CUADTM612Teach high level jazz dance techniques

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What an assessment for CUADTM612 must cover

68 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 32 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 for dance classes

  • 1.1Identify available resource material and resource gaps for informing class structure
  • 1.2Develop teaching resources that address identified gaps in available material
  • 1.3Sequence dance elements and movements for classes according to class purpose and dance safety practices
  • 1.4Formulate class plan according to learning outcome progress requirements
  • 1.5Identify and determine mitigation strategies for risk factors in the teaching of jazz dance classes, including strategies for injury prevention
  • 1.6Confirm that students are wearing required practice clothing and footwear for high level jazz dance technique
  • 1.7Teach required warm-up techniques

2 Deliver learning outcomes

  • 2.1Teach posture and body alignment for high level jazz dance technique and movement
  • 2.2Teach isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in highly complex movement sequences
  • 2.3Teach techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, coordination, stamina and control of individual body parts
  • 2.4Teach highly complex steps and discuss importance of control, attention to detail and memory in their completion
  • 2.5Teach the timing and phrasing relationship between high level jazz dance movement and accompanying music
  • 2.6Manage and minimise risk of injuries using safe dance practices in teaching activities
  • 2.7Teach required cool-down techniques
  • 2.8Manage class dynamics and learner behaviour
  • 2.9Provide all learners with equal opportunity to participate
  • 2.10Identify and assess problems that arise, judging when to seek assistance from required personnel

3 Improve teaching practice for teaching high level jazz techniques

  • 3.1Seek and evaluate feedback from required personnel and identify and revise areas of improvement in quality of own teaching practice
  • 3.2Research, identify and utilise sources outlining current industry issues, trends and codes of practice
  • 3.3Source and participate in professional development activities as required

Performance evidence

  • teach at least four dance classes of high level jazz dance techniques.
  • teach warm-up and cool-down techniques required for high level jazz dance techniques
  • follow safe dance practices in teaching activities
  • deliver class according to identified learning outcomes as required
  • develop teaching resources
  • teach highly complex steps
  • teach musicality, expression, phrasing and correct timing in movement sequences
  • interact constructively with learners and demonstrate respect for individual learning needs
  • evaluate own teaching practice and identify opportunities for improvement

Knowledge evidence

  • significance of the following anatomical foundations in the context of teaching dance techniques:
  • spine articulation
  • feet engagement
  • bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms, and torso
  • range of motion of the joints
  • differentiation of legs and pelvis
  • key principles in the Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers and Dance Industry Code of Ethics
  • processes for formulating class plans according to learning outcomes
  • strategies for developing teaching resources that address identified gaps in material
  • strategies to evaluate feedback and develop plan to improve teaching practice
  • processes for participating in professional development activities
  • techniques for researching, sourcing and using current industry issues, trends and codes of practice
  • jazz dance principles and techniques
  • features of commonly performed jazz dance repertoire
  • key aspects of safe dance practice
  • jazz dance techniques taught at a highly competent jazz dance level, including those relating to:
  • adage
  • awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary
  • fluid control of pirouettes with directional change
  • fouettés
  • grand battement
  • isocentric and polycentric isolations
  • interpreting rhythm to movement
  • jumps and leaps
  • knee spins
  • pliés
  • posés piqués and châinés box style
  • steady balance on supporting leg, working towards a 90-degree angle
  • stretches
  • tendu lifts
  • using arm lines appropriately
  • working in a cohesive partnership with a peer, interpreting a dance style

Foundation skills

  • Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning Contributes information and expresses requirements using clear language and industry terminology
  • Reading: Obtains information from written sources
  • Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical and logical approach to the process of preparing for and conducting dance classes as required
  • Problem solving: Monitors and adjusts teaching to meet group or individual requirements Addresses some unfamiliar problems of increasing complexity within scope of own role, and seeks the expertise of others as required
  • Self-management: Identifies and follows procedures and expectations associated with own role Takes responsibility for following accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies Takes responsibility for own professional development
  • Teamwork: Creates effective learning environments by building rapport with students Interprets verbal and non-verbal signals in student behaviour Demonstrates respect for diversity, disability, culture, gender and ethnic backgrounds
  • Technology: Uses the internet as a source of information

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What does an assessment tool for CUADTM612 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUADTM612 needs to address all 68 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 32 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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