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Refine dance partnering techniques

Refine dance partnering techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN517
State Code
ODE00
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
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to practise and execute complex dance sequences with a partner.The unit applies to those who are dancers and who are consolidating a career where a high level of partner work is required for performances. At this level, they are challenging themselves with dance sequences of increasing technical and physical complexity. While some supervision and guidance are provided, they 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.Apply physical conditioning program
  • 1.1 Set physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance partnering techniques in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Identify risk factors that may inhibit achievement of goals and seek advice as required
  • 1.3 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance and physical activities according to safe dance practices
  • 1.4 Build stamina, strength and flexibility using a variety of techniques according to physical conditioning goals
  • 1.5 Note and discuss with required personnel fatigue and personal limitations when undertaking physical conditioning program as required
2. Practise complex partnering techniques of increasing difficulty
  • 2.1 Break complex partnering routines down into discrete elements and work through each element separately
  • 2.2 Practise combining elements until required level of precision and technique is achieved
  • 2.3 Practise executing lifts and counterbalances according to requirements of partnering routine
  • 2.4 Practise going into and out of movements gracefully according to safe dance practices
  • 2.5 Test different timing, body positions and other techniques associated with dance partnering
  • 2.6 Develop creative and technical collaboration with partner
  • 2.7 Practise performing partnered dance sequences, applying precision, rhythm and musicality
3. Review and develop expertise in dance partnering technique
  • 3.1 Identify sources that can be used to develop and update knowledge of dance terminology
  • 3.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance partnering technique
  • 3.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied to own dance practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI069 CUADAN507 Refine dance partnering techniques Unit of competency