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Increase depth of cultural dance techniques

Increase depth of cultural dance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN317
State Code
ODH24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to consolidate basic cultural dance technique and achieve a greater depth of expression in dance classes and performances.The unit applies to those who are dancers and who are pursuing a career in theatre and other contexts where cultural dancing skills are required. Cultural dancing includes styles such as belly dancing, Irish dancing, Highland dancing, Spanish and Indian dancing, as well as character dance sequences in ballets. They could be preparing for performances in commercial and community settings where they would usually be performing as members of an ensemble. At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and undertake physical conditioning program
  • 1.1 Set physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own cultural dance technique
  • 1.2 Identify variety of techniques for improving stamina, strength and flexibility in consultation with required personnel, according to physical conditioning goals
  • 1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek advice as required
  • 1.4 Identify and obtain suitable clothing and footwear for exercise regime and practising cultural dance technique
  • 1.5 Perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance and physical activities according to safe dance practices
  • 1.6 Identify and discuss with required personnel fatigue and personal limitations when undertaking physical conditioning program as required
2. Build on basic cultural dance technique
  • 2.1 Develop personal practice plan for executing and building on basic cultural dance movements with greater depth of expression
  • 2.2 Practise simple movement sequences using isolation and coordination of upper and lower body
  • 2.3 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, stamina, weight transfer and articulation of individual body parts
  • 2.4 Choreograph and perform short simple phrases of dance movements in a learning environment, applying control and attention to detail
  • 2.5 Incorporate into performance a basic awareness of customs relevant to selected dance styles
  • 2.6 Identify and communicate relationship between cultural dance style and accompanying music or other media
  • 2.7 Incorporate musicality, phrasing and required timing as choreographed into performance
3. Review and develop expertise in cultural dance technique
  • 3.1 Identify and access sources that can be used to update knowledge of cultural dance history and terminology
  • 3.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop strategy for improving own cultural dance techniques and performance skills
  • 3.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends, that can be applied to own cultural dance practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI047 CUADAN307 Increase depth of cultural dance technique Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGR4 CUA30220 Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events Qualification
BGU0 CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance Qualification