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Refine cultural dance techniques

Refine cultural dance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN516
State Code
ODI27
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
75
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a high level of expertise in cultural dance technique.The unit applies to those who are dancers consolidating a career where cultural dancing skills are required. Cultural dancing includes styles such as belly dancing, Irish dancing, Highland dancing, Spanish and Indian dancing, as well as character dance sequences in ballets. They would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected. They may perform in character dances in ballets, and performances could be in commercial or competitive settings. At this level, they are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance movements. 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. Develop and undertake physical conditioning program
  • 1.1 Set physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique in consultation with teachers and mentors
  • 1.2 Identify risk factors that may inhibit achievement of goals and seek advice as required
  • 1.3 Perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance and physical activities according to safe dance practices
  • 1.4 Improve stamina, strength and flexibility using a variety of techniques according to physical conditioning goals
  • 1.5 Discuss fatigue and personal limitations with required personnel when undertaking physical conditioning program
2. Practise complex cultural dance techniques
  • 2.1 Practise increasingly difficult techniques relevant to selected cultural dance style
  • 2.2 Develop increasingly complex performance attributes
  • 2.3 Refine ways to apply alternative forms of physical coordination in exercises and routines according to safe dance practices
  • 2.4 Practise achieving strong harmony of movement in dance sequences with a partner
  • 2.5 Perform exercises to build strength and stability in technique using knowledge of anatomical alignment principles
  • 2.6 Practise improving accuracy in spatial arrangements in cultural dance routines
  • 2.7 Perform cultural dance sequences applying precision, rhythm and musicality
3. Review and develop expertise in cultural dance technique
  • 3.1 Identify and analyse sources to update knowledge of cultural dance history and terminology
  • 3.2 Use self-evaluation and feedback from others and develop strategies for improving own cultural dance technique
  • 3.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied to own cultural dance practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI068 CUADAN506 Refine cultural dance technique Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGX9 CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification