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CUADAN103
Develop foundation jazz dance technique

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in jazz dance technique under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.

Persons with some dance experience apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Usually, experience would have been gained in dance classes, amateur performances or community dance activities, often from an early age. However, this unit also applies to individuals with no prior training, but with an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing jazz dance technique.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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. Develop technical expertise

1.1 Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises

1.2 Perform exercises to develop expertise in a range of jazz dance techniques and styles

1.3 Practise using arm lines appropriately

1.4 Show control in turning balances

2. Practise isolation exercises

2.1 Identify the purpose and application of isolation exercises

2.2 Work within own physical limits and demonstrate safe dance practices

2.3 Perform exercises focusing on different parts of the body in isolation

2.4 Incorporate a sense of timing and rhythm into exercises

2.5 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity

3. Perform dance progressions

3.1 In consultation with others, agree on progressions that include a range of techniques suitable to own technical ability

3.2 Communicate the mood or style of progressions to audiences

3.3 Maintain correct posture, alignment, control and safe dance practices at all times

3.4 End the dance progression in an appropriate way

4. Review performance

4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs

4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique

4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them

Evidence of the ability to:

perform technical and isolation exercises

perform two dance progressions that demonstrate a mastery of foundation jazz dance techniques

respond to constructive feedback on own performance.

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 why the following aspects of safe dance practices are important:

warm-up and warm-down activities

correct clothing and footwear

healthy nutrition and diet

describe the key features of jazz styles and music tempos associated with them.

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 appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Develop technical expertise

1.1 Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises

1.2 Perform exercises to develop expertise in a range of jazz dance techniques and styles

1.3 Practise using arm lines appropriately

1.4 Show control in turning balances

2. Practise isolation exercises

2.1 Identify the purpose and application of isolation exercises

2.2 Work within own physical limits and demonstrate safe dance practices

2.3 Perform exercises focusing on different parts of the body in isolation

2.4 Incorporate a sense of timing and rhythm into exercises

2.5 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity

3. Perform dance progressions

3.1 In consultation with others, agree on progressions that include a range of techniques suitable to own technical ability

3.2 Communicate the mood or style of progressions to audiences

3.3 Maintain correct posture, alignment, control and safe dance practices at all times

3.4 End the dance progression in an appropriate way

4. Review performance

4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs

4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique

4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them

Evidence of the ability to:

perform technical and isolation exercises

perform two dance progressions that demonstrate a mastery of foundation jazz dance techniques

respond to constructive feedback on own performance.

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 why the following aspects of safe dance practices are important:

warm-up and warm-down activities

correct clothing and footwear

healthy nutrition and diet

describe the key features of jazz styles and music tempos associated with them.

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 appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises 
Perform exercises to develop expertise in a range of jazz dance techniques and styles 
Practise using arm lines appropriately 
Show control in turning balances 
Identify the purpose and application of isolation exercises 
Work within own physical limits and demonstrate safe dance practices 
Perform exercises focusing on different parts of the body in isolation 
Incorporate a sense of timing and rhythm into exercises 
Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity 
In consultation with others, agree on progressions that include a range of techniques suitable to own technical ability 
Communicate the mood or style of progressions to audiences 
Maintain correct posture, alignment, control and safe dance practices at all times 
End the dance progression in an appropriate way 
Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique 
Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them 

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