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Refine contemporary dance technique

Refine contemporary dance technique

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN505
State Code
WI067
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
140
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to contemporary dance technique.At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance pieces and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career where complex contemporary dance 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 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
2. Practise contemporary dance technique of increasing difficulty
  • 2.1 Apply a high level of concentration and expertise to increasingly difficult contemporary dance technique in each section of class work
  • 2.2 Develop increasingly complex performance attributes
  • 2.3 Apply principles of alignment with power, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular endurance throughout classes
  • 2.4 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork
  • 2.5 Apply timing and weight centring when working with a partner
3. Develop physical learning and adaptability skills
  • 3.1 Perform new and complex movement sequences that demand different spatial orientations and changes in speed
  • 3.2 Incorporate choreographic skills into relevant sections of class work
  • 3.3 Take account of individual attributes and expectations of the profession when reviewing personal goals
  • 3.4 Refine improvisation skills in response to various stimuli through an ever-expanding movement vocabulary
4. Execute highly difficult sequences
  • 4.1 Practise repertoire with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in contemporary dance
  • 4.2 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion
  • 4.3 Execute extended sequences to right and left sides without prompting
  • 4.4 Incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve
  • 4.5 Perform with a clear sense of personal style while demonstrating the stylistic differences in a range of contemporary styles and approaches
  • 4.6 Accomplish solo work with developing musical individuality
  • 4.7 Present sequences with a high level of stage presence and confidence across contemporary dance styles
5. Maintain expertise in contemporary dance 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 contemporary 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 contemporary dance terminology, culture and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities
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State Code National Code Title Type
ODG02 CUADAN515 Refine contemporary dance techniques Unit of competency