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Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN618
State Code
ODG67
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
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform complex contemporary dance technique demonstrating range, depth, precision and artistry across contemporary dance repertoire at a professional level.The unit applies to those who are dancers and who are moving towards professional careers in contexts where complex contemporary dance technique and versatility are required for performing as members of a professional dance company as an ensemble or soloist dancer. At this level, they are constantly refining their technique and perfecting their artistry across complex dance sequences and repertoire, including improvisation, solo and group work. While some supervision and guidance are provided, they 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 to perform contemporary dance at a professional level
  • 1.1 Confirm intention and purpose of performance with required personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm contemporary dance pieces to be performed, and undertake preparations in line with performance context and purpose
  • 1.3 Develop rehearsal schedule and rehearse performances with others as required, according to professional dance standards
  • 1.4 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty during rehearsals
  • 1.5 Build strength, precision and complexity when practising in rehearsals
  • 1.6 Incorporate unseen combinations of movement into rehearsals with speed and verve, according to requirements of dance pieces to be performed
  • 1.7 Practise and refine techniques for working with a partner according to performance requirements
  • 1.8 Use advanced self-correction of dance technique and respond to feedback from others during rehearsals
2. Perform contemporary dance sequences at a professional level
  • 2.1 Perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities according to safe dance practices
  • 2.2 Confirm personal presentation meets performance context requirements
  • 2.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparation for performance as required
  • 2.4 Perform contemporary dance repertoire that incorporates nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles
  • 2.5 Convey intention of dance pieces through embodiment and characterisation techniques
  • 2.6 Follow direction during performance from artistic director and choreographers as required
3. Incorporate allied contemporary dance techniques into professional level performances
  • 3.1 Use improvisation, complex duo sequences and acrobatic moves during performance
  • 3.2 Identify when duo partner needs to leave a balance or be steadied, and demonstrate support in duo and dance tumbling
  • 3.3 Adapt different choreographic moments in performance by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality
  • 3.4 Apply momentum, sense of line and movement clarity essential to form during performance
  • 3.5 Communicate style and intention of choreographic form of dance pieces using skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance techniques
4. Review and develop professional performance practice
  • 4.1 Seek feedback and contribute to debriefing session and discuss quality of performance and ways of improving individual and ensemble technique
  • 4.2 Develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice in consultation with required personnel
  • 4.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies that can be used to refine own performance technique
  • 4.4 Incorporate contemporary dance terminology and philosophy into discussions, practice and performance activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI079 CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGV7 CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification