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Increase depth of street dance technique

Increase depth of street dance technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN309
State Code
WI049
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
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consolidate basic street 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 street dancing skills are required. Street dancing includes styles, such as hip-hop, break dance, popping, locking, Nu School, krump and house. They could be preparing for performances in commercial, community or open space 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 street dance technique
  • 2.1 Ensure appropriate performance preparation
  • 2.2 Perform street dance movements and steps with increasing expertise
  • 2.3 Improvise movements to create a personal style, in a learning environment
  • 2.4 Choreograph and perform a basic street dance sequence, in a learning environment
  • 2.5 Extend individuality and originality during rehearsals and practice sessions
  • 2.6 Incorporate musicality, rhythm and correct timing into performances
  • 2.7 Coordinate position and movement between self and other dancers
3. Maintain expertise in street dance technique
  • 3.1 Practise basic movements
  • 3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of street dance history and terminology
  • 3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own street 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
ODD29 CUADAN319 Increase depth of street 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