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Develop foundation cultural dance technique

Develop foundation cultural dance technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN106
State Code
WI031
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
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in one or more cultural dance styles under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.Persons with some dance experience apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Experience would have been usually gained in community dance activities, often from an early age. However, this unit also applies to individuals with no prior training, but who have an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing technique in one or more cultural dance styles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review cultural dance styles
  • 1.1 Discuss aspects of cultural dance styles with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and use safe dance practices when developing cultural dance techniques
  • 1.3 Discuss cultural protocols that need to be observed when performing selected cultural dance styles
  • 1.4 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions
2. Practise simple movements
  • 2.1 Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises
  • 2.2 Practise basic steps associated with selected cultural dance style
  • 2.3 Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises
  • 2.4 Work within own physical limits
  • 2.5 Respond to constructive feedback and advice from others
  • 2.6 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity
3. Perform short cultural dance sequences
  • 3.1 In consultation with others, agree on sequences that include a range of movements suitable to own technical ability
  • 3.2 Match personal presentation to selected style of dance
  • 3.3 Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators
  • 3.4 Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performances
4. Review performance
  • 4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs
  • 4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique
  • 4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF22 CUADAN116 Develop foundational cultural dance techniques Unit of competency