CUADAN617 — Extend dance techniques to a professional level
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What an assessment for CUADAN617 must cover
65 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 19 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 advanced physical conditioning program
- 1.1Identify and confirm physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work, and set personal physical conditioning goals in line with these requirements
- 1.2Build stamina, strength, muscular endurance, mobility and flexibility using exercises according to physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work
- 1.3Identify and minimise risk factors that may inhibit achievement of physical conditioning goals and seek professional assistance as required
- 1.4Perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with physical and dance activities according to safe dance practices
2 Practise professional level of dance technique and presentation
- 2.1Refine extended dance technique in each section of work according to professional dance requirements
- 2.2Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in dance sequences of extended difficulty
- 2.3Practise improvisation tasks of increasing complexity and diversity
- 2.4Practise creating and performing a variety of movements in response to various stimuli using spontaneity according to safe dance practices
- 2.5Extend choreographic skills, incorporating different improvisation exercises and choreographic processes
- 2.6Practise performing unseen combinations of movement with speed and verve according to safe dance practices
- 2.7Practise techniques for working with a partner according to safe dance practices
- 2.8Demonstrate ability to self-correct dance technique during practise session, using feedback from others and own dance knowledge
3 Present complex dance movement sequences
- 3.1Present complex dance movements in line with rhythms and time signatures in dance sequence
- 3.2Convey high level of spatial awareness required for complex dance sequence
- 3.3Execute group work with a professional sense of cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality as required
- 3.4Present variations and complex dance movement sequences with high level of stage presence and confidence
4 Review and develop professional practice
- 4.1Use self-evaluation and feedback from others on own development of dance techniques, and develop strategies for future improvement
- 4.2Identify opportunities to refine knowledge of dance history and trends
- 4.3Develop realistic parameters for extending scope of dance performance practice in consultation with required personnel
- 4.4Identify and analyse regimes and artistic strategies that can be applied to improving own professional dance practice
Performance evidence
- present at least four dance pieces at a professional level in chosen dance style.
- practise and present both solo and group dance pieces
- execute dance sequences using the following dance skills:
- knowledge of dance improvisation as a skilled technique
- alignment and extensions in highly difficult combinations
- reproduction of complex movement sequences on both sides of the body
- skills and speed in directional changes
- high level of spatial awareness in group movements
- high level of coordination of limbs, torso and head
- turns in a variety of body shapes
- strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork
- seamless transitions in and out of the floor
- balances, turns and jumps on and off centre in a wide variety of shapes
- grip leverage, thrust and counter-thrust and coordinated timing
- increased range and sequencing of unique improvised movements
- high level isolation and energy placement techniques
- quality of movement that embodies artistic intention
- follow injury-prevention techniques and safe dance practices
- use dance terminology of the chosen style when required.
Knowledge evidence
- principles relating to chosen dance style movements and techniques, including: relationship with gravity
- principles relating to chosen dance style movements and techniques, including: spatial awareness
- principles relating to chosen dance style movements and techniques, including: use of breath
- principles relating to chosen dance style movements and techniques, including: movement pathways
- principles relating to chosen dance style movements and techniques, including: expanding and contracting
- principles relating to chosen dance style movements and techniques, including: shifting weight
- fundamental technical principles required in chosen dance style
- principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention: spine articulation
- principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention: foot engagement
- principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention: bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
- principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention: joint range of motion
- principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention: differentiation of legs and pelvis
- health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment
- application of musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation to chosen dance style techniques
- strategies to respond to self-evaluation and feedback to improve professional dance practice
- principles of choreography in the context of chosen dance style, including: choreographic and stylistic nuances
- principles of choreography in the context of chosen dance style, including: genres, styles and lineage
- principles of choreography in the context of chosen dance style, including: philosophical nature
- principles of choreography in the context of chosen dance style, including: influential choreographers
- principles of choreography in the context of chosen dance style, including: embodying a concept in choreographing and performing.
Foundation skills
- Learning: Identifies opportunities to extend professional development
- Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
- Initiative and enterprise: Works creatively with music and dance
- Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance practice and physical conditioning program
- Self-management: Follows industry accepted industry safe dance practices and Demonstrates general work ethic Takes responsibility for own professional development Adapts to cultural differences in dance
- Teamwork: Collaborates with other dancers and confirms that group sequences flow
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Questions about assessing CUADAN617
What does an assessment tool for CUADAN617 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUADAN617 needs to address all 65 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 19 performance evidence requirements, 20 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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