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Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN508
State Code
WI070
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
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques, such as alignment, improvisation, duo and tumbling.At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Extend skills in improvisation
  • 1.1 Respond to a variety of teaching methods and approaches to developing improvisation skills
  • 1.2 Practise performing improvisation tasks of increasing complexity and diversity
  • 1.3 Demonstrate an expanded movement vocabulary in response to various stimuli
  • 1.4 Integrate ways of responding to stimuli on the move and in the moment
  • 1.5 Incorporate understanding of the range of options available to begin improvising through watching, initiating and responding
  • 1.6 Embody energy concepts in improvisation tasks
2. Develop skills in mat work
  • 2.1 Perform exercises specifically designed to build strength for tumbling and increasing technical skills
  • 2.2 Apply knowledge of anatomy and alignment to extend control in inverted weight-bearing positions
  • 2.3 Perform rolls from static start and from jumps
  • 2.4 Perform a wide range of acrobatic skills in relation to allied contemporary dance technique attributes
  • 2.5 Apply physical skills and adaptability in a range of diverse settings
3. Extend skills in duo
  • 3.1 Extend expertise in safe rolling, falling and lifting techniques
  • 3.2 Practise falling safely individually and in partnership situations
  • 3.3 Cooperate with and develop rapport with partner during rehearsals
  • 3.4 Practise timing and weight centring with partner
  • 3.5 Extend ways in which improvisation can be used to extend choreographic possibilities at a basic level
  • 3.6 Show strength, precision and increasing agility in all aspects of footwork
4. Maintain expertise in contemporary dance techniques
  • 4.1 Apply professional work ethic and basic performance psychology techniques to practice and performance activities
  • 4.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities
  • 4.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own contemporary dance technique and group work
  • 4.4 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
ODI26 CUADAN518 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J702 CUA50113 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification
J707 CUA60113 Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification