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Develop dance improvisation skills

Develop dance improvisation skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN304
State Code
WI044
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 develop dance improvisation techniques using both music and non-music stimuli. Dancers could be performing improvisation sequences in classes, auditions, rehearsals or live performances.At this level, improvisations would be simple in nature and could be in a variety of dance styles, such as tap, jazz, contemporary, street and cultural forms of dance. Work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify improvisation requirements
  • 1.1 Identify concepts involved in improvised dance performances
  • 1.2 Evaluate artistic and creative aspects of different styles of dance and dance sequences
  • 1.3 Confirm requirements for short improvised sequences
  • 1.4 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions
2. Prepare the body for dance
  • 2.1 Perform basic warm-up and warm-down activities
  • 2.2 Adhere to injury-prevention techniques
  • 2.3 Take common health issues for performers into account when devising own physical conditioning program
3. Practise dance improvisation using various stimuli
  • 3.1 Identify typical movement and travel associated with a range of stimuli, including music and non-music sources
  • 3.2 Identify natural body response to stimuli using extended dance technique
  • 3.3 Develop a stimulus-specific movement during improvisation that can be repeated as a motif
  • 3.4 Communicate mood and emotion of stimuli through improvisation
  • 3.5 Demonstrate an expressive interpretation of stimuli through dance
4. Perform improvised sequence
  • 4.1 Set movement boundaries for individual improvisation pieces within a set timeframe that reflects appropriate level of dance technique
  • 4.2 Rehearse and perform extended improvised sequence adhering to set boundaries
  • 4.3 Evaluate improvised work against criteria set, and seek feedback from relevant personnel
  • 4.4 Apply feedback to future performances
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7562 CUADAN304A Develop dance improvisational skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH11 CUADAN314 Develop dance improvisation skills Unit of competency