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CUACIR401
Develop acrobatic techniques for theatrical performances

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop individual and group acrobatic skills, which can be integrated into a range of performance situations that involve dancing, singing and acting.

At this level supervision and guidance are provided during practice sessions. However, individuals are expected to work independently on developing the physical stamina required to integrate acrobatics into theatrical performances.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Perform warm-up activities

1.1 Discuss the components of warm-up and warm-down routine with relevant personnel

1.2 Undertake routines that contain bounce, energy, balance and pushing into the floor

1.3 Position weight to maintain balance throughout warm-up routines

1.4 Complete physical coordination, balancing and stretching exercise routines

1.5 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for acrobatic routines

2. Extend acrobatic skills to include theatrical performances

2.1 Follow safety procedures to minimise risk of injuries when practising and performing acrobatic techniques

2.2 Practise moving smoothly into and out of acrobatic performance

2.3 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into acrobatic exercises and performances

2.4 Apply support techniques for other acrobats in partnered and group routines

2.5 Incorporate acrobatic routines into musical theatre performances in ways that convey their choreographic intent

3. Maintain expertise

3.1 Practise and refine acrobatic techniques

3.2 Maintain and apply knowledge of theatrical trends and terminology that impact on acrobatic techniques

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own acrobatic skills

3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

Evidence of the ability to:

perform acrobatic routines with partners and in groups in at least one theatrical performance

follow acrobatic safety procedures in all training and performance activities

improve own acrobatic techniques in response to constructive feedback.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the following principles underlying safe acrobatic movements:

body alignment

energy placement

isolation techniques

weight distribution

explain how the following apply in the context of injury-prevention techniques:

articulation of the spine

bases of support with feet, legs, hands, arms and torso

differentiation of the legs and pelvis

engagement of the feet

range of motion of the joints

healthy nutrition and diet.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to venues and spaces with suitable flooring and equipment.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Perform warm-up activities

1.1 Discuss the components of warm-up and warm-down routine with relevant personnel

1.2 Undertake routines that contain bounce, energy, balance and pushing into the floor

1.3 Position weight to maintain balance throughout warm-up routines

1.4 Complete physical coordination, balancing and stretching exercise routines

1.5 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for acrobatic routines

2. Extend acrobatic skills to include theatrical performances

2.1 Follow safety procedures to minimise risk of injuries when practising and performing acrobatic techniques

2.2 Practise moving smoothly into and out of acrobatic performance

2.3 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into acrobatic exercises and performances

2.4 Apply support techniques for other acrobats in partnered and group routines

2.5 Incorporate acrobatic routines into musical theatre performances in ways that convey their choreographic intent

3. Maintain expertise

3.1 Practise and refine acrobatic techniques

3.2 Maintain and apply knowledge of theatrical trends and terminology that impact on acrobatic techniques

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own acrobatic skills

3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

Evidence of the ability to:

perform acrobatic routines with partners and in groups in at least one theatrical performance

follow acrobatic safety procedures in all training and performance activities

improve own acrobatic techniques in response to constructive feedback.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the following principles underlying safe acrobatic movements:

body alignment

energy placement

isolation techniques

weight distribution

explain how the following apply in the context of injury-prevention techniques:

articulation of the spine

bases of support with feet, legs, hands, arms and torso

differentiation of the legs and pelvis

engagement of the feet

range of motion of the joints

healthy nutrition and diet.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to venues and spaces with suitable flooring and equipment.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss the components of warm-up and warm-down routine with relevant personnel 
Undertake routines that contain bounce, energy, balance and pushing into the floor 
Position weight to maintain balance throughout warm-up routines 
Complete physical coordination, balancing and stretching exercise routines 
Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for acrobatic routines 
Follow safety procedures to minimise risk of injuries when practising and performing acrobatic techniques 
Practise moving smoothly into and out of acrobatic performance 
Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into acrobatic exercises and performances 
Apply support techniques for other acrobats in partnered and group routines 
Incorporate acrobatic routines into musical theatre performances in ways that convey their choreographic intent 
Practise and refine acrobatic techniques 
Maintain and apply knowledge of theatrical trends and terminology that impact on acrobatic techniques 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own acrobatic skills 
Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique 

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