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Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level
Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level
Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN606
CUADAN606
State Code
WI077
WI077
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at a professional level as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles. Dancing en pointe requires strength and skill and is a central part of a female ballet dancer’s training and repertoire.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. Prepare the body for pointe work
- 1.1 Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work
- 1.2 Warm up and warm down the body for pointe using the entire body for support, including the legs, back and abdominal muscles
- 1.3 Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work
- 1.4 Seek assistance and advice when injuries from pointe work occur
2. Perfect pointe technique
- 2.1 Demonstrate thorough understanding of pointe technique in each section of dance work
- 2.2 Perfect technical requirements in pointe work sequences
- 2.3 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty sur les pointes
- 2.4 Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy and precision sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres
- 2.5 Work towards executing advanced enchaînements with precision, speed and clarity
- 2.6 Demonstrate accurate spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and correct musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
3. Review own progress in perfecting pointe work techniques
- 3.1 Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback
- 3.2 Evaluate pointe work and respond appropriately to feedback from others
- 3.3 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
- 3.4 Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODH08 | CUADAN616 | Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J707 | CUA60113 | Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) | Qualification |