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Develop foundation jazz dance technique

Develop foundation jazz dance technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN103
State Code
WI028
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
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in jazz dance technique under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.Persons with some dance experience apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Usually, experience would have been gained in dance classes, amateur performances or community dance activities, often from an early age. However, this unit also applies to individuals with no prior training, but with an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing jazz dance technique.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop technical expertise
  • 1.1 Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises
  • 1.2 Perform exercises to develop expertise in a range of jazz dance techniques and styles
  • 1.3 Practise using arm lines appropriately
  • 1.4 Show control in turning balances
2. Practise isolation exercises
  • 2.1 Identify the purpose and application of isolation exercises
  • 2.2 Work within own physical limits and demonstrate safe dance practices
  • 2.3 Perform exercises focusing on different parts of the body in isolation
  • 2.4 Incorporate a sense of timing and rhythm into exercises
  • 2.5 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity
3. Perform dance progressions
  • 3.1 In consultation with others, agree on progressions that include a range of techniques suitable to own technical ability
  • 3.2 Communicate the mood or style of progressions to audiences
  • 3.3 Maintain correct posture, alignment, control and safe dance practices at all times
  • 3.4 End the dance progression in an appropriate way
4. Review performance
  • 4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs
  • 4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique
  • 4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE03 CUADAN113 Develop foundational jazz dance techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J690 CUA10113 Certificate I in Dance Qualification