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Perform basic street dance technique
Perform basic street dance technique
Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN208A
CUADAN208A
State Code
S7480
S7480
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2012
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to appreciate street dance as an art form and to perform basic street dance forms and techniques in a learning environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop an understanding of street dance as an art form
- 1.1. Physically demonstrate understanding of the terminology used in street dance
- 1.2. Discuss with relevant personnel the range of influences found in street dance
2. Develop basic street-dance performance skills
- 2.1. Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic street-dance skills
- 2.2. Practise control while moving and executing turns
- 2.3. Apply safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others
- 2.4. Explore natural body response to a range of street styles, including movement and percussion
- 2.5. Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique
3. Perform short dance routines
- 3.1. Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel
- 3.2. Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances
- 3.3. Perform simple routines combining a variety of discrete movements in ensemble or individually
- 3.4. Use props effectively and confidently as required
- 3.5. Observe direction from relevant personnel
- 3.6. Observe and follow dictates of music or rhythm
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Terminology may include:
battle
crew
break
fams
callouts
clowning
buck
kill offs
tricks
B Boys
B Girls
animation
boogaloo.
Relevant personnel may include:
choreographers
community members
manager
mentors
performers
supervisor.
Influences may include:
street dance as an umbrella term to describe dance styles that evolved in everyday spaces, both indoor and outdoor
relationship with jazz dance
incorporation of street dance into physical education programs
role of competitions
urban folk:
acid
funk
hip-hop
rap
soul dance
techno
trance.
Basic street-dance skills may relate to:
correct body alignment
acrobatic dance technique
maintaining control in turning balances
maintaining rhythm and tempo
fluid control of rolls
improvisation
waving
ticking
scooby do
twirl
toprocks, uprocks
freezes
fare
strobing
jax
power moves
clown walk
crip walk
grinding
stomping
chest pops
shuffling
skating
jacking
locking
backslide
freezes
Harlem shake
floating
gliding
sliding.
Safe dance practices relate to:
understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including:
alignment
flexibility (mobility)
strength (stability)
cardiorespiratory endurance
muscular endurance
warm-up and cool-down activities, such as:
gentle stretches
aerobic exercises
anaerobic exercises
breathing exercises
effect of different ground surfaces, such as:
concrete or hard floor
moving float
podium or raised platform
runway
slippery floor
sloping surface
sticky floor
correct execution of dance steps
appropriate clothing and footwear
nutrition and diet.
Aspects may include:
audience characteristics
costume requirements
length of performances
make-up
props
number of performances.
Basic make-up may include:
face make-up
body paint
theatre make-up.
Costumes may include:
designer
streetwear
sportswear.
Terminology may include:
battle
crew
break
fams
callouts
clowning
buck
kill offs
tricks
B Boys
B Girls
animation
boogaloo.
Relevant personnel may include:
choreographers
community members
manager
mentors
performers
supervisor.
Influences may include:
street dance as an umbrella term to describe dance styles that evolved in everyday spaces, both indoor and outdoor
relationship with jazz dance
incorporation of street dance into physical education programs
role of competitions
urban folk:
acid
funk
hip-hop
rap
soul dance
techno
trance.
Basic street-dance skills may relate to:
correct body alignment
acrobatic dance technique
maintaining control in turning balances
maintaining rhythm and tempo
fluid control of rolls
improvisation
waving
ticking
scooby do
twirl
toprocks, uprocks
freezes
fare
strobing
jax
power moves
clown walk
crip walk
grinding
stomping
chest pops
shuffling
skating
jacking
locking
backslide
freezes
Harlem shake
floating
gliding
sliding.
Safe dance practices relate to:
understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including:
alignment
flexibility (mobility)
strength (stability)
cardiorespiratory endurance
muscular endurance
warm-up and cool-down activities, such as:
gentle stretches
aerobic exercises
anaerobic exercises
breathing exercises
effect of different ground surfaces, such as:
concrete or hard floor
moving float
podium or raised platform
runway
slippery floor
sloping surface
sticky floor
correct execution of dance steps
appropriate clothing and footwear
nutrition and diet.
Aspects may include:
audience characteristics
costume requirements
length of performances
make-up
props
number of performances.
Basic make-up may include:
face make-up
body paint
theatre make-up.
Costumes may include:
designer
streetwear
sportswear.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
reproduce street sequences, within personal capabilities
convey the basic communicative message of street dance steps and movements
display fluency of movement
apply the basic concepts of street dance to own performances.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of performance of dance skills
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
review of candidate’s dance performances by peers and colleagues
analysis of dancer’s ability to convey intended meaning of dance routines
direct observation or video recording of dance performance.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUADAN201A Develop basic dance techniques
CUADAN202A Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
CUAPRF201A Prepare self for performances.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
reproduce street sequences, within personal capabilities
convey the basic communicative message of street dance steps and movements
display fluency of movement
apply the basic concepts of street dance to own performances.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of performance of dance skills
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
review of candidate’s dance performances by peers and colleagues
analysis of dancer’s ability to convey intended meaning of dance routines
direct observation or video recording of dance performance.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUADAN201A Develop basic dance techniques
CUADAN202A Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
CUAPRF201A Prepare self for performances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI039 | CUADAN208 | Perform basic street dance technique | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D779 | CUA20111 | Certificate II in Dance | Qualification |