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Develop foundational cultural dance techniques

Develop foundational cultural dance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN116
State Code
ODF22
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in one or more cultural dance styles under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.The unit applies to those who have no prior training, or some dance experience, who have an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing technique in one or more cultural dance styles. Cultural dancing includes styles such as belly dancing, Irish dancing, Highland dancing, Spanish and Indian, as well as character dance sequences in balletsNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review cultural dance styles
  • 1.1 Discuss aspects of cultural dance styles with required personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and discuss cultural conventions and customs that need to be considered when performing selected cultural dance styles with required personnel
  • 1.3 Use dance terminology in discussions with others
2. Practise simple movements
  • 2.1 Perform warm-up exercises under the guidance of a supervisor
  • 2.2 Practise basic steps and movements associated with selected cultural dance style
  • 2.3 Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises and movements
  • 2.4 Work within own physical limits according to safe dance practices
  • 2.5 Respond to constructive feedback during practice sessions from required personnel
3. Perform simple cultural dance sequences
  • 3.1 Agree on cultural dance sequences that include different movements suited to own technical ability in consultation with required personnel
  • 3.2 Match personal presentation to selected style of cultural dance
  • 3.3 Communicate mood and style of dance sequence to required personnel using movement
  • 3.4 Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performance
  • 3.5 Complete cool-down exercises after dance activity
4. Review performances and set goals
  • 4.1 Evaluate own performance and development of foundational cultural dance 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 plan to achieve them
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI031 CUADAN106 Develop foundation cultural dance technique Unit of competency