CUADAN216 — Perform basic ballet techniques

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What an assessment for CUADAN216 must cover

58 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 26 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Develop basic ballet techniques

1.1Undertake warm up routine
1.2Perform ballet barre and centre practice under guidance of a supervisor
1.3Practise basic ballet skills including adage, pirouettes and allegro
1.4Practise performing simple sequences combining discrete ballet movements
1.5Follow advice and feedback from others during practice session

2 Perform short ballet sequences

2.1Discuss intention and key aspects of routine to be performed with required personnel, incorporating own understanding of ballet as an art form
2.2Apply basic make-up and wear required costume for performance
2.3Perform simple sequence safely combining discrete movements according to safe dance practices
2.4Use props as required according to ballet sequence requirements
2.5Follow direction from required personnel
2.6Observe and follow dictates of music and rhythm
2.7Synchronise movements with ensemble where required

3 Review performances

3.1Evaluate own performance and use of basic ballet techniques
3.2Seek feedback from others on performance and use of basic ballet techniques
3.3Use own evaluation and feedback from others to develop strategy for improving dance techniques

Performance evidence

perform at least two different ballet sequences, at least one of which must be an ensemble sequence, and at least one of which must be a solo sequence.
demonstrate the following during performance of basic ballet sequences: neat technique with flow of movement
demonstrate the following during performance of basic ballet sequences: coordinated use of arms and legs
demonstrate the following during performance of basic ballet sequences: musicality, style and presentation
demonstrate the following during performance of basic ballet sequences: spatial awareness
demonstrate skill in basic ballet movements including: port de bras
demonstrate skill in basic ballet movements including: adage
demonstrate skill in basic ballet movements including: pirouettes
demonstrate skill in basic ballet movements including: petit and grand allegro
express rhythms through dance movements
follow safe dance practices
use required ballet terminology in class.

Knowledge evidence

techniques for performing basic ballet sequences, including: port de bras
techniques for performing basic ballet sequences, including: adage
techniques for performing basic ballet sequences, including: pirouettes
techniques for performing basic ballet sequences, including: petit and grand allegro
techniques for performing basic ballet sequences, including: simple enchaînement
key aspects of participating in live performances, including: lighting as it applies to dance productions
key aspects of participating in live performances, including: stage settings, production terminology and stage etiquette
key aspects of participating in live performances, including: relationship between hair, costumes and make-up in a dance performance
key aspects of participating in live performances, including: body and face make-up techniques
key aspects of participating in live performances, including: ways to access costuming
principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques, including: relationship with gravity
principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques, including: spatial awareness
principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques, including: use of breath
principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques, including: extending
principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques, including: rotating
principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques, including: shifting weight and balance
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention as they apply to ballet techniques, including: spine articulation
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention as they apply to ballet techniques, including: foot engagement
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention as they apply to ballet techniques, including: bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention as they apply to ballet techniques, including: joint range of motion
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention as they apply to ballet techniques, including: differentiation of legs and pelvis
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention as they apply to ballet techniques, including: posture and alignment
key historical periods of classical and contemporary ballet
ballet terminology including French vocabulary and other terminology used to describe ballet movements and exercises
elements that define ballet as a genre
strategies to evaluate performance and respond to feedback to improve techniques.

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
Reading: Obtains information about dance history and intentions from written sources
Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to dance class work, rehearsals and performances
Self-management: Develops and applies knowledge of terminology and safe dance practices to class work and performances
Teamwork: Discusses aspects of exercises, dance techniques and performances with colleagues and teachers; Builds rapport with ensemble members where required

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