List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Practise barre work | 1.1 Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises 1.2 Perform exercises to develop coordination of arm and lower limb movements 1.3 Practise using arm lines appropriately 1.4 Incorporate a sense of timing and rhythm into exercises 1.5 Use tap dance terminology correctly in discussions |
2. Practise dance centre amalgamations | 2.1 Perform exercises away from the barre to develop an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary 2.2 Demonstrate safe dance practices in jumping and faster travelling steps 2.3 Coordinate arm and head lines with foot movements at a foundation level 2.4 Practise turning and use of spotting 2.5 Choreograph two bars of steps and perform in a class jam session 2.6 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity |
3. Perform simple dances | 3.1 Under the guidance of a teacher, select a prepared tap dance to perform before a small audience 3.2 Communicate the mood or style of the dance to the audience 3.3 Maintain timing, rhythm and technique when dancing without musical accompaniment 3.4 Use a good control of line when performing 3.5 End the dance 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 barre and centre exercises
perform two dances of differing tempos and styles that demonstrate a mastery of foundation tap 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 key features in the history of tap dance styles and the music tempos typically 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.