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Create short dance pieces

Create short dance pieces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACHR402
State Code
WI008
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create short dance pieces in dance styles, such as tap, jazz, contemporary, street and cultural dance.Dance teachers and choreographers who plan, compose and stage, but do not perform in, short dance pieces apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Dance pieces could be for dance school productions or other non-professional contexts. Work is usually undertaken under some supervision, though autonomy and judgement can be expected given the nature of the creative process.Creating and performing dance pieces are covered in CUACHR401 Create and perform dance pieces.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and compose dance pieces
  • 1.1 Clarify intention of dance pieces with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Take account of movement elements and how they relate to dance styles when translating intention into choreographic plans
  • 1.3 Agree on aspects of staging and performance and notate them on plans
  • 1.4 Ensure safe dance practices are incorporated into plans and followed during classes, rehearsals and performances
  • 1.5 Incorporate dance culture and terminology into dance composition process
2. Demonstrate choreography and prepare for staging performances
  • 2.1 Ensure intentions in dance plans are brought into three-dimensional reality
  • 2.2 Demonstrate and express appropriate movement ideas and movement styles from plans
  • 2.3 Review and modify ideas and movement elements to produce well-crafted dance pieces
  • 2.4 Use content, phrasing and flow to maximise interest throughout dance pieces
  • 2.5 Select appropriate music, costumes and props to enhance movement intention
  • 2.6 Prepare performance space allowing for well-defined entrance, exit and audience orientation
  • 2.7 Ensure dancers, dancing and aspects of staging combine to create a creative experience and audience affect
3. Evaluate dance pieces
  • 3.1 Improve and modify the dance-creation process through self-evaluation and consultation with relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Document the review process appropriately
  • 3.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of dance pieces with relevant personnel and identify strategies for improving own techniques
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF73 CUACHR412 Create short dance pieces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J699 CUA40313 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management Qualification