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Develop expertise in social dance technique

Develop expertise in social dance technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN406
State Code
WI056
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
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range and depth to social dance technique.At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance movements. They could be preparing for performances in commercial or competition settings where they would usually be performing with a partner.While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others when it comes to applying dance technique in a live performance context.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 prevent injuries and 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 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
  • 1.6 Wear appropriate clothing and footwear when undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique
2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in social dance techniques
  • 2.1 Demonstrate correct posture and body alignment appropriate to social dance styles being practised
  • 2.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of upper and lower body in complex movement sequences
  • 2.3 Apply correct arm movement, positioning and transitioning flow in movement sequences
  • 2.4 Apply correct hip action, leg and foot placement in movement sequences
  • 2.5 Refine partnering skills to enable correct leading and following movements
  • 2.6 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, stamina, coordination and weight transfer skills, and control and articulation of individual body parts
  • 2.7 Apply memory retention skills, control and attention to detail when performing complex phrases of dance movements
  • 2.8 Demonstrate the relationship between social dance and accompanying music in performances
3. Maintain expertise in social dance techniques
  • 3.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements
  • 3.2 Develop and experiment with new routines involving different body movements and different combinations
  • 3.3 Maintain and update knowledge of social dance history and terminology
  • 3.4 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own social dance performance skills
  • 3.5 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
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