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Refine ballet technique

Refine ballet technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN501
State Code
WI063
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
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to ballet technique.At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance pieces, variations and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career where complex ballet technique is required in commercial or competition settings. Dancers are usually performing as members of an ensemble, but some solo work can also be expected.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. Maintain a physical conditioning program
  • 1.1 In consultation with teachers and mentors, set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
  • 1.2 Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility
  • 1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required
  • 1.4 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program
  • 1.5 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
2. Practise ballet technique of increasing difficulty
  • 2.1 Apply increasingly difficult ballet techniques across each section of class work
  • 2.2 Develop increasingly complex performance attributes
  • 2.3 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required
  • 2.4 Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy
  • 2.5 Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods
  • 2.6 Reveal increasing levels of strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required
3. Develop partnering technique for pas de deux
  • 3.1 Show cooperation with partner, exhibiting rapport and eye contact
  • 3.2 Apply timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts
  • 3.3 Execute lifts and counterbalances with surety and skill
  • 3.4 Perform in a partnership that demonstrates strong technique, balance and control
  • 3.5 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form
4. Present highly difficult variations and repertoire
  • 4.1 Display variations and repertoire of increased difficulty and technical articulation
  • 4.2 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work
  • 4.3 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality
  • 4.4 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres
  • 4.5 Practise repertoire with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in ballet
5. Maintain expertise in ballet technique
  • 5.1 Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities
  • 5.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities
  • 5.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work
  • 5.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
  • 5.5 Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG90 CUADAN511 Refine ballet techniques Unit of competency