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Perform ballet solo variations

Perform ballet solo variations

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN504
State Code
WI066
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
115
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to classical ballet technique in solo performances.At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with solo dance pieces, variations and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.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 In consultation with teachers or 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
3. Practise solos from classical ballet repertoire
  • 3.1 Analyse the context of chosen solo pieces
  • 3.2 Display complex variations, repertoire and technical articulation
  • 3.3 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo work
  • 3.4 Accomplish solo work with developing musical individuality and expression
  • 3.5 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres
  • 3.6 Reveal increasing levels of muscularity, strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required
4. Apply technique in performances
  • 4.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts
  • 4.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  • 4.3 Prepare for competitions and auditions as required
  • 4.4 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations
  • 4.5 Rehearse solo dance sequences to be performed
  • 4.6 Maintain focus to produce solo performances that show well-developed rhythm and musicality
  • 4.7 Convey choreographic intent of dance through expression and precise execution of ballet dance techniques
  • 4.8 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble technique
5. Maintain expertise in solo 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
ODH15 CUADAN514 Perform ballet solo variations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J702 CUA50113 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification