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Follow safe dance practices

Follow safe dance practices

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWHS111
State Code
ODF87
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build the foundations for a safe and healthy career in the live performance industry, through the application of safe dance practices. The unit applies to those who perform and practise in dance classes, rehearsals and performances under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify importance of anatomy and physiology to safe movement
  • 1.1 Identify basic structure and systems of the human body
  • 1.2 Discuss purpose and benefits of warm-up and cool-down procedures with required personnel
  • 1.3 Discuss principles of safe stretching practice with required personnel
2. Identify common dance injuries and health issues
  • 2.1 Identify causes of common dance injuries
  • 2.2 Discuss with required personnel the effects of alcohol, drugs, smoking, and eating disorders on a dancer’s physical health and emotional fitness
  • 2.3 Determine action to be taken if injuries occur including techniques for dealing with soft tissue injury
  • 2.4 Identify sources of professional assistance with health and injury management
3. Apply safe dance practices to dance activities
  • 3.1 Practise different warm-up, cool-down and safe stretching exercises
  • 3.2 Apply principles of correct posture and body alignment to basic dance movements
  • 3.3 Discuss with required personnel safety aspects of dance classes, venues and facilities
  • 3.4 Report venue safety hazards according to organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Identify and follow procedures for minimising impact of performance activities on the environment
  • 3.6 Follow safety and emergency procedures in venues, seeking clarification and assistance as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI237 CUAWHS101 Follow safe dance practices Unit of competency