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Develop basic dance analysis skills

Develop basic dance analysis skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADLT301
State Code
WI085
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
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse dance movements and to use the terminology of dance analysis as a tool in refining dance technique and performance.This unit applies to dancers with basic skills in any dance style who are pursuing a career in dance. At this level, dance analysis skills are mainly used as a way of discussing, evaluating and refining individual and group dance techniques and performances. Work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in the process of reaching conclusions about dance performances being analysed.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review the dance analysis process
  • 1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the purpose and scope of dance analysis
  • 1.2 Identify the principal theories of dance and movement analysis
  • 1.3 Identify and apply the principal terms used in dance analysis
  • 1.4 Clarify the forms in which dance analysis may be presented
2. Analyse elements of dance sequences
  • 2.1 Delineate the main movements of dance styles
  • 2.2 Identify the musical rhythms essential to dance movements
  • 2.3 Place dance movements in their appropriate historical context
  • 2.4 Develop a vocabulary to describe expression in dance styles
3. Complete a basic analysis of a dance performance
  • 3.1 Assess an individual dance performance in terms of the movements used
  • 3.2 Assess the relationship of movement to the musical or rhythmic accompaniment
  • 3.3 Compile assessment of the performance in a suitable format
  • 3.4 Seek feedback on analysis from relevant personnel and adjust conclusions as required
  • 3.5 Evaluate own analytical process and note areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7445 CUADLT301A Develop basic dance analysis skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE49 CUADLT311 Develop basic dance analysis skills Unit of competency