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Refine pointe work techniques

Refine pointe work techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN519
State Code
ODF63
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
85
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at an advanced level. The unit applies to those who are expanding their technical skills and artistic capacity through dancing sur les pointes at an advanced level, performing across different dance repertoire as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pointe work
  • 1.1 Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work
  • 1.2 Warm up the body for pointe using the entire body for support
  • 1.3 Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work
  • 1.4 Analyse components of pointe technique
2. Practise pointe technique
  • 2.1 Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes
  • 2.2 Execute variations of ballet repertoire sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres following safe dance practices
  • 2.3 Demonstrate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
  • 2.4 Apply cool down techniques required for pointe work according to safe dance practices
  • 2.5 Seek assistance from required personnel when injuries from pointe work occur
3. Review own progress in developing pointe technique
  • 3.1 Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class
  • 3.2 Identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique using feedback from others
  • 3.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied for improving own technique
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI071 CUADAN509 Refine pointe work techniques Unit of competency