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Perform repertoire for corps de ballet

Perform repertoire for corps de ballet

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN503
State Code
WI065
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
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply complex ballet techniques when performing classical ballet repertoire as members of the corps de ballet in dance companies. Corps dancers must be adept at blending pantomime with technique and moving in unison to ensure background support to soloists and lead dancers.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, ballet technique 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 Meet 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. Perfect own ballet technique
  • 2.1 Apply complex ballet techniques across each section of class work
  • 2.2 Display confidence across performance attributes
  • 2.3 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required
  • 2.4 Execute classical ballet repertoire with accuracy
  • 2.5 Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods
3. Merge technique in corps of dancers
  • 3.1 Orient self in relation to other dancers, particularly when holding and moving from one geometric pattern to another
  • 3.2 Practise classical ballet phrases and repertoire side by side with other dancers, comparing and synchronising group movements
  • 3.3 Apply acting and pantomime skills through movement, gesture and emotion to provide added fullness to scenes
  • 3.4 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, flow and movement in unison, giving the appearance of moving as one
  • 3.5 Convey a high level of spatial awareness and respond to visual cues from other dancers in performing complex patterns
  • 3.6 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres
4. Perform corps de ballet dances from the classical ballet repertoire
  • 4.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts
  • 4.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  • 4.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations
  • 4.4 Maintain focus to produce performances that show correct musical and rhythmic interpretation
  • 4.5 Convey appropriate artistic quality, interpretation and expression through confident and precise execution of ballet dance techniques
  • 4.6 Demonstrate complex spatial arrangements
  • 4.7 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble technique
5. Maintain expertise in corps de ballet techniques
  • 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
ODE23 CUADAN513 Perform repertoire for corps de ballet Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J702 CUA50113 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification