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Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN608
State Code
WI079
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
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform complex contemporary dance technique demonstrating range, depth, precision and artistry across contemporary dance repertoire at a professional level.This unit applies to dancers who are moving towards professional careers in contexts where complex contemporary dance technique and versatility are required for performing as members of a professional dance company as an ensemble or soloist dancer.At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and perfecting their artistry across complex dance sequences and repertoire, including improvisation, solo and group work.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 others 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. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in rehearsals
  • 1.1 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
  • 1.2 Apply a professional level of concentration and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work
  • 1.3 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty
  • 1.4 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork
  • 1.5 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve
  • 1.6 Refine techniques for working with a partner
  • 1.7 Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback
2. Perform at a professional level
  • 2.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts
  • 2.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  • 2.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations
  • 2.4 Perform repertoire demonstrating an understanding of nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles and reflecting choreographic intent
  • 2.5 Convey through dance the range of emotions required to execute the dance pieces as intended
  • 2.6 Follow direction from artistic director or choreographers as required
  • 2.7 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique
3. Incorporate allied contemporary dance techniques into professional level performances
  • 3.1 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences based on improvisation, in complex duo sequences and in high velocity acrobatic moves
  • 3.2 Identify when partner needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support in duo and dance tumbling
  • 3.3 Adapt to a range of choreographic moments by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality
  • 3.4 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form
  • 3.5 Engage with the style and intention of the relevant choreographic form through the application of skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance 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 contemporary dance terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG67 CUADAN618 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level Unit of competency