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Perform pas de deux at a professional level

Perform pas de deux at a professional level

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN605
State Code
WI076
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
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to refine and consolidate technical skills and knowledge in the art of partnering to perform pas de deux repertoire across classical and contemporary styles of ballet.This unit applies to dancers who are moving towards professional careers in contexts where complex ballet technique and versatility are required for performing as members of a professional dance company. They may be part of an ensemble or a soloist dancer who has the ability to work with a variety of partners to perform pas de deux.While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and their partner during practice sessions, rehearsals and live performances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pas de deux with partner
  • 1.1 Research and analyse chosen pas de deux work
  • 1.2 Cooperate with and develop rapport with partner during the rehearsal process and seamlessly adjust to a change of partner when required
  • 1.3 Practise timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts with partner
  • 1.4 Rehearse complex lifts and counterbalances with grace, balance and control
  • 1.5 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations across different teaching methods
  • 1.6 Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction, safe dance practices and concentrated response to feedback
  • 1.7 Display correct technical requirements of pas de deux
2. Apply technique in professional level performances
  • 2.1 Rehearse performances until perfected
  • 2.2 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts
  • 2.3 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  • 2.4 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations
  • 2.5 Maintain focus to produce performances that show artistry, rhythm and musicality and convey the story and mood of the dance
  • 2.6 Convey choreographic intent of dances through confident and precise execution of ballet dance techniques
  • 2.7 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique
3. Execute pas de deux in professional level performances
  • 3.1 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement
  • 3.2 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork, including pointe work as required
  • 3.3 Sense when female dancer needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support (male only)
  • 3.4 In supported pirouettes or finger turns, sense how many turns to do, matching it to partner, and phrase the choreography with the music
  • 3.5 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form
  • 3.6 Emulate the style and intention of pas de deux repertoire across ballet styles and genres through partnering techniques
4. Develop professional practice
  • 4.1 Refine professional work ethic
  • 4.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice
  • 4.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique
  • 4.4 Incorporate ballet and stage terminology into discussions, and practice and performance activities
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH13 CUADAN615 Perform pas de deux at a professional level Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J707 CUA60113 Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Qualification