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Refine pointe work techniques

Refine pointe work techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN509
State Code
WI071
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
85
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at an advanced level. It applies to dancers consolidating their careers in contexts where dancing sur les pointes at an advanced level is expected. They perform across a range of dance repertoire as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles.At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire. 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 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. Practise pointe technique of increasing difficulty
  • 2.1 Use appropriate terminology to analyse the components of pointe technique
  • 2.2 Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes
  • 2.3 Execute variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres
  • 2.4 Demonstrate accurate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and correct musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
3. Review own progress in developing pointe technique
  • 3.1 Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class
  • 3.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique
  • 3.3 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF63 CUADAN519 Refine pointe work techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J702 CUA50113 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification
J707 CUA60113 Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification