Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Issues may include:
role of partnering in different dance styles and genres, including:
ballroom or social dance:
Latin American
standard
ballet (pas de deux)
contemporary
jazz
tap
physical strength for lifts
coordination
contact improvisation
interpreting signals
trust between partners
multiple partners.
Gender roles may relate to:
male:
leading
lifting
‘showcasing’ the ballerina
female:
following
ballerina as the primary focus
challenging conventions, including:
same gender partnering
female lifting male.
Warm-up activitiesmay include:
minor stretches
joint-mobility exercises
flexibility exercises
aerobic activities
coordinated breathing activities.
Cool-down activitiesmay include:
floor work
stretching.
Injury-prevention techniquesmay include:
warming up and cooling down before and after class and performance
wearing appropriate clothing and footwear
applying intent and focus while dancing
not overstretching
wearing appropriate bandaging and bracing where appropriate to support body
appropriate diet and rest
using appropriate equipment, such as barre, mirror and sprung floors
attention to teacher.
Common health concernsmay include:
lack of rest
poor diet
lack of understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of dance
lack of warming up and cooling down properly
overstraining the muscles
dehydration.
Basic partnering techniquesmay relate to:
coordination of footwork
using arm lines appropriately and extensively
assisting with jumps
body positioning in relation to partner
holding
improvising
catching
releasing
supporting.
Othersmay include:
teacher
mentor
partner
colleagues
audience members.
Requirements may include:
dance style
music
duration
mood.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
perform a simple dance sequence with a partner on at least two occasions
demonstrate competent execution of basic techniques when performing, including:
coordinated footwork
appropriate arm lines
correct body positioning in relation to partner
holding
catching
releasing
supporting or being supported
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of performance (live or recorded)
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing dance partnering techniques
direct observation of candidate in classes.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUADAN306A Increase depth of ballet dance technique
CUADAN308A Increase depth of contemporary dance technique
CUAOHS301A Condition the body for dance performances
CUAPRF307A Develop performance techniques.