CUADAN616 — Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level

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What an assessment for CUADAN616 must cover

32 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Prepare the body for pointe work

1.1Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work
1.2Warm up the body for pointe using the entire body for support
1.3Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work

2 Perfect pointe technique

2.1Develop and perfect technical requirements in pointe work sequences following safe dance practices
2.2Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty sur les pointes
2.3Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with precision sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres
2.4Practise executing advanced enchaînements with precision, speed and clarity
2.5Demonstrate spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
2.6Apply cool down techniques required for pointe work
2.7Seek assistance from required personnel when injuries from pointe work occur

3 Review own progress in perfecting pointe work techniques

3.1Demonstrate, through technical strength and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback
3.2Analyse pointe work, respond to feedback from others and identify opportunities to develop performance
3.3View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends for improving own technique
3.4Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

Performance evidence

demonstrate professional level pointe work in classical ballet sequences and repertoire on at least three occasions, as a member of a duo, ensemble and as a solo.
perfect pointe technique through practice, feedback and refinement
demonstrate technical ability when executing sequences sur les pointes
add individual artistry and expressive interpretation to the performance of ballet sequences
execute advanced enchaînements with speed and precision
apply advanced pointe work to classical ballet sequences and repertoire
use pointe work terminology

Knowledge evidence

principles relating to pointe work techniques, including: balance, control of movement, muscular strength and flexibility, rotation, spatial awareness, successional movement, transference of weight, use of breath, balance
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention, including those relating to: spine articulation, foot engagement, bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, joint range of motion, differentiation of legs and pelvis, posture and alignment
strategies to develop and improve performance
health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment
health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists
risk factors in ballet for the body, especially in relation to pointe work
relationship between musical rhythms and pointe work
pointe technique required for each section of dance work

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
Self-management: Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies Takes responsibility for own professional development Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes, injury prevention and evaluation of own skill development
Teamwork: Work collaboratively when developing pointe work techniques to a professional level

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What does an assessment tool for CUADAN616 need to cover?

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