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Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN518
State Code
ODI26
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
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques, such as alignment, improvisation, duo and tumbling, and reviewing own allied contemporary dance techniques.The unit applies to those who are dancers and who are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, they 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. Develop improvisation techniques
  • 1.1 Practise performing different improvisation tasks of increasing complexity
  • 1.2 Expand repertoire of contemporary dance movements in response to different stimuli
  • 1.3 Integrate ways of responding to stimuli on the move and in the moment
  • 1.4 Demonstrate energy concepts in improvisation tasks according to improvisation task requirements
2. Develop skills in mat work
  • 2.1 Build strength for tumbling and increasing technical skills using targeted exercises
  • 2.2 Practise using control in inverted weight-bearing positions using knowledge of anatomy and alignment
  • 2.3 Perform rolls from static start and from jumps according to safe dance practices
  • 2.4 Perform a variety of acrobatic skills that focus on building allied contemporary dance technique attributes
  • 2.5 Apply physical skills and adaptability in a variety of diverse settings
3. Practise techniques for duo
  • 3.1 Practise executing rolling, falling and lifting techniques according to safe dance practices
  • 3.2 Practise falling according to safe dance practices
  • 3.3 Communicate and cooperate with partner during rehearsal or practise session
  • 3.4 Practise timing and weight centring with partner according to requirements of duo movement
  • 3.5 Identify ways in which improvisation can be used to develop choreographic skills at a basic level
4. Review and develop expertise in contemporary dance techniques
  • 4.1 Evaluate own development of allied contemporary dance techniques and note areas for improvement
  • 4.2 Seek and use feedback from others and develop strategies for improving own contemporary dance techniques and group work
  • 4.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied to own dance practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI070 CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques Unit of competency