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Teach ballet at junior level

Teach ballet at junior level

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADTM419
State Code
ODG91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to teach ballet classes to children of primary school age.The unit applies to those who teach syllabus or non-syllabus ballet. Exercises and teaching methods used should be suited to the physical and mental development of students through childhood, specifically ages 7 to 12.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine learning outcomes
  • 1.1 Determine and demonstrate understanding of the learning outcomes for student’s ballet achievement
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret learning outcome requirements for barre work
  • 1.3 Identify and interpret learning outcome requirements for port de bras
  • 1.4 Identify and interpret learning outcome requirements for centre practice
  • 1.5 Distinguish learning outcome requirements for adage
  • 1.6 Identify and interpret learning outcome requirements for pirouettes
  • 1.7 Distinguish learning outcome requirements for allegro
  • 1.8 Analyse the learning outcome requirements for dances
  • 1.9 Use learning outcomes to devise lesson plans and appropriate methods
2. Design warm-up exercises
  • 2.1 Design aerobic warm-up exercises for the specific age and physical development of students
  • 2.2 Teach a range of stretches appropriate for the specific age and physical development of students
  • 2.3 Design exercises for strengthening the feet
3. Demonstrate and deliver age and skill appropriate ballet exercises
  • 3.1 Teach range of travelling movements
  • 3.2 Identify faults and suggest corrective exercises
  • 3.3 Train students to use turnout appropriately throughout the class.
  • 3.4 Identify and define French terminology for individual exercises
  • 3.5 Teach by breaking down complex steps into individual movements.
  • 3.6 Monitor quality of ballon and footwork
  • 3.7 Analyse line and quality of position
  • 3.8 Monitor students’ control through body and legs
  • 3.9 Encourage in students a sense of enjoyment and confidence in movement
4. Teach students to perform age and skill appropriate enchaînements
  • 4.1 Design enchainments suited to the age and skill level of a group of students
  • 4.2 Explain learning outcomes to students
  • 4.3 Teach enchainments to a group of students, paying attention to technical requirements and learning outcomes
  • 4.4 Encourage a sense of performance, musicality and artistry
  • 4.5 Give constructive feedback on rhythm, quality and coordination of movement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI097 CUADTM409 Teach Cecchetti Ballet method at junior level Unit of competency