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Increase depth of cultural dance technique

Increase depth of cultural dance technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN307
State Code
WI047
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consolidate basic cultural dance technique to achieve a greater depth of expression in performances.This unit applies to dancers who are pursuing a career in theatre and other contexts where cultural dancing skills are required. Cultural dancing includes styles such as belly dancing, Irish dancing, Highland dancing, Spanish and Indian, as well as character dance sequences in ballets. They could be preparing for performances in commercial or community settings where they would usually be performing as members of an ensemble.At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain a physical conditioning program
  • 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility
  • 1.2 Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
  • 1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required
  • 1.4 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program
  • 1.5 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
  • 1.6 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique
2. Build on basic cultural dance technique
  • 2.1 Ensure appropriate performance preparation
  • 2.2 Demonstrate correct posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement
  • 2.3 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of upper and lower body in simple movement sequences
  • 2.4 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, stamina, weight transfer and articulation of individual body parts
  • 2.5 Apply control and attention to detail when performing short simple phrases of dance movements
  • 2.6 Incorporate basic awareness of customs relevant to dance styles into performances
  • 2.7 Further develop connectivity and interaction with other dancers as required
  • 2.8 Incorporate musicality, phrasing and correct timing as choreographed into performances to show relationship between cultural dance styles and accompanying music or other media
3. Maintain expertise in cultural dance technique
  • 3.1 Practise basic movements
  • 3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of cultural dance history and terminology
  • 3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own cultural dance performance skills
  • 3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, and maintaining motivation
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH24 CUADAN317 Increase depth of cultural dance techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J694 CUA30213 Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events Qualification
J693 CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance Qualification