CUADAN422Develop dance techniques for musical theatre

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What an assessment for CUADAN422 must cover

49 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Apply physical conditioning program

  • 1.1Set physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own musical theatre dance techniques
  • 1.2Identify variety of techniques to prevent injuries and improve stamina, strength and flexibility in consultation with required personnel, according to physical conditioning goals
  • 1.3Identify risk factors that may inhibit achievement of goals and seek advice as required
  • 1.4Confirm that required clothing and footwear are worn for exercise regime and dance technique
  • 1.5Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance and physical activities according to safe dance practices
  • 1.6Note and discuss with required personnel fatigue and personal limitations when undertaking physical conditioning program as required

2 Practise dancing skills in musical theatre context

  • 2.1Practise a variety of exercises that relate to musical theatre dance routines
  • 2.2Practise performing dancing techniques in different theatrical contexts
  • 2.3Work with others and develop expertise in performing with a partner and in an ensemble
  • 2.4Practise solo pieces, applying knowledge of musical rhythms and musical theatre styles to dance routines
  • 2.5Develop techniques for integrating singing into dance routines and performing with different microphone placements
  • 2.6Test techniques for incorporating acting and dance in musical theatre routines
  • 2.7Convey choreographic intent of routines through confident and precise execution of dance techniques

3 Review and develop strategy to enhance musical theatre dance skills

  • 3.1Identify sources that can be used to update knowledge of musical theatre trends acting techniques associated with major musical theatre genres
  • 3.2Use feedback from others on development of musical theatre dance skills to develop strategy for future improvement
  • 3.3View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied to own musical theatre and dance practice

Performance evidence

  • perform at least three different routines that integrate singing and dancing, at least one of which is as an ensemble, and at least one of which is with a partner.
  • demonstrate the use of a variety of dance skills used in musical theatre performances
  • develop and implement a physical conditioning program
  • work collaboratively with others when developing and performing techniques
  • demonstrate use of a movement memory
  • follow safe dance practices
  • convey emotion in routines using knowledge of the relationship between acting and dance

Knowledge evidence

  • different musical theatre styles and contexts that incorporate dance
  • acting techniques that can be used when dancing in musical theatre performances
  • strategies to respond to feedback and incorporate good practice to improve musical theatre dancing skills
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: extending
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: folding
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: relationship with gravity
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: rotating
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: shifting weight
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: spatial awareness
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: successional movement
  • principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including: use of breath
  • principles relating to safe dance practice and injury-prevention techniques, including: articulation of the spine
  • principles relating to safe dance practice and injury-prevention techniques, including: bases of support with feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
  • principles relating to safe dance practice and injury-prevention techniques, including: differentiation of the legs and pelvis
  • principles relating to safe dance practice and injury-prevention techniques, including: engagement of the feet
  • principles relating to safe dance practice and injury-prevention techniques, including: range of motion of the joints
  • impact of the following aspects of musical rhythms on dance performance: beat
  • impact of the following aspects of musical rhythms on dance performance: syncopation
  • impact of the following aspects of musical rhythms on dance performance: tempo
  • impact of the following aspects of musical rhythms on dance performance: time signatures

Foundation skills

  • Learning: Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop own knowledge
  • Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
  • Reading: Obtains information from written sources to identify musical theatre trends
  • Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to physical conditioning program and dance classes
  • Self-management: Follows industry accepted safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively on developing and improving dance techniques

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What does an assessment tool for CUADAN422 need to cover?

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