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Create and perform dance pieces

Create and perform dance pieces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACHR401
State Code
WI007
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create and perform solo and group dance pieces in dance styles, such as tap, jazz, contemporary, street and cultural forms of dance. Performances could be for dance-school productions or other non-professional contexts. Work is usually undertaken under some supervision, though autonomy and judgement can be expected given the nature of the creative process.Creating short dance pieces for others to perform is covered in CUACHR402 Create short dance pieces.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan, rehearse and compose dance pieces
  • 1.1 Clarify intention of dance pieces with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Use a range of sources to generate ideas and determine stimuli
  • 1.3 Select ideas and translate intention into choreographic plans
  • 1.4 Through experimentation and improvisation identify dance forms and structures to be included in plans
  • 1.5 Improve and refine choreographic plans in rehearsals, ensuring that safe dance practices are followed at all times
  • 1.6 Demonstrate unity, continuity and variety in dance pieces
  • 1.7 Improve and modify the dance-creation process through self-evaluation and consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.8 Incorporate dance culture and terminology into dance composition process
2. Create production elements to enhance dance pieces
  • 2.1 Establish and source audio requirements to support mood, creative experience and effect on audience
  • 2.2 Ensure that lighting and vision systems meet requirements for performance of dance pieces
  • 2.3 Agree on costuming, make-up and hair styling that will enhance audience experience and aesthetic qualities of dance pieces
  • 2.4 Determine and organise appropriate sets and props to create atmosphere and environment
  • 2.5 Arrange stage markings to reflect choreographic plans
3. Perform dance pieces
  • 3.1 Exercise and control physical movement techniques that reflect choreographic plan for dance pieces
  • 3.2 Recall and execute dance sequences, structures and spatial relationships to support choreographic plans
  • 3.3 Demonstrate flow, phrasing and dynamics showing sensitivity in line with the intention of dance pieces
  • 3.4 Maintain focus throughout performance, and connect and interact with other dancers as required
  • 3.5 Demonstrate performance skills, showing expression and engagement with audience
  • 3.6 Use performance space appropriately
4. Evaluate dance pieces
  • 4.1 Develop a journal to detail composition process for reflection and analysis
  • 4.2 Compare work to previous work to assess development of techniques and ideas
  • 4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of dance pieces with relevant personnel and identify strategies for improving own techniques
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH36 CUACHR411 Create and perform dance pieces Unit of competency