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Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN607
State Code
WI078
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
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to show range, depth, precision and complexity across contemporary dance technique and repertoire at a professional level.This unit applies to dancers who are moving towards professional careers in contexts where complex contemporary dance technique is required for performing as members of a dance company as an ensemble or soloist dancer or in other professional contexts.At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and perfecting their artistry across complex dance sequences and repertoire, including improvisation, solo and group work.While some 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 during practice sessions, rehearsals and live performances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Excel at a physical conditioning program
  • 1.1 Meet physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work
  • 1.2 Demonstrate ongoing stamina, strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility
  • 1.3 Minimise risk factors that inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional assistance when required
  • 1.4 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
2. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in practice sessions
  • 2.1 Apply a professional level of concentration and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work
  • 2.2 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty
  • 2.3 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork
  • 2.4 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve
  • 2.5 Refine techniques for working with a partner
  • 2.6 Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback
3. Extend improvisation techniques
  • 3.1 Practise improvisation tasks of increasing complexity and diversity
  • 3.2 Apply an ever-expanding movement vocabulary and spontaneity in response to various stimuli
  • 3.3 Achieve a mature performance quality through improvised solos and scored group work
  • 3.4 Use a wide range of improvisation skills to extend choreographic possibilities
4. Practise complex contemporary dance movement sequences
  • 4.1 Practise complex movements with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in contemporary dance
  • 4.2 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work
  • 4.3 Execute group work with a professional sense of cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality
  • 4.4 Present variations and complex movement sequences with a high level of stage presence and confidence across contemporary dance styles
5. Develop professional practice
  • 5.1 Refine professional work ethic and knowledge of contemporary dance history and trends
  • 5.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice
  • 5.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE45 CUADAN617 Extend dance techniques to a professional level Unit of competency