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Develop and apply dance partnering techniques

Develop and apply dance partnering techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN313
State Code
ODE26
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply basic techniques for dancing with a partner in any dance style and performance context, including social, community and professional.The unit applies to those who have basic dance technique in any style and are wanting to build on their partnering techniques to perform in a duo or in an ensemble. At this level, partnering techniques are basic in nature and do not include movements such as overhead lifts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to practise dance partnering technique
  • 1.1 View videos of dance partnering performances and identify techniques that can be applied to own dance practice
  • 1.2 Devise own physical conditioning program in consultation with required personnel, accounting for common health issues for performers
  • 1.3 Perform basic warm-up and warm-down activities according to safe dance and injury prevention practices
2. Practise partnering techniques
  • 2.1 Practise a variety of basic partnering techniques under guidance of a supervisor
  • 2.2 Use techniques for developing trust with partner
  • 2.3 Communicate with partner using signals and practise responding to variations in ways signals are given or interpreted by either partner
  • 2.4 Develop a mutually supportive approach to learning dance steps and movements according to each partner’s requirements
  • 2.5 Agree with partner on ways to recover from potential issues and practise them as required
  • 2.6 Seek advice and feedback from others during practice sessions about ways to improve partnering technique
3. Rehearse and perform basic dance sequences with a partner
  • 3.1 Clarify requirements for short partnered sequences with required personnel
  • 3.2 Rehearse sequences, focusing on any critical points that may be challenging as required
  • 3.3 Perform sequences, applying basic dance technique and expressive skills to achieve harmony of movement with partner
4. Review performance and development of skills
  • 4.1 Evaluate own performance and use of partnering techniques and note areas for improvement
  • 4.2 Seek feedback from others on performance and develop strategy to improve future performances
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI043 CUADAN303 Develop dance partnering techniques Unit of competency