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Develop foundational ballet dance techniques

Develop foundational ballet dance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN112
State Code
ODD79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in ballet dance technique under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.The unit applies to those who have some dance experience. They may have gained this experience in dance classes, amateur performances or community dance activities. They have an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing classical ballet technique. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Practise barre work
  • 1.1 Complete warm-up and stretching exercises under guidance of supervisor
  • 1.2 Practise set barre exercises using upper and lower body movements
  • 1.3 Incorporate musicality into exercises
2. Practise centre exercises
  • 2.1 Perform set centre exercises using upper and lower body movements
  • 2.2 Perform adage and pirouettes at a foundational level while demonstrating musicality
  • 2.3 Perform allegro exercises at foundation level, demonstrating spatial awareness, correct breathing and musicality
  • 2.4 Complete cool-down exercises
3. Perform simple dance sequence
  • 3.1 Select a prepared dance sequence to perform in class under guidance of supervisor
  • 3.2 Identify and convey storyline of selected dance sequence
  • 3.3 Perform the sequence safely with expression and required level of technical ability
4. Review performance and set goals
  • 4.1 Evaluate own performance and development of foundation ballet techniques
  • 4.2 Seek coaching from others and identify areas where own dance technique can be improved
  • 4.3 Set goals for improvement and develop a strategy to achieve them
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI027 CUADAN102 Develop foundation ballet dance technique Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGT2 CUA10120 Certificate I in Dance Qualification