CUADAN404A - Develop expertise in bodyweather and butoh dance technique
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CUADAN404A Develop expertise in bodyweather and butoh dance technique
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career in contexts where bodyweather and butoh dance skills are required. They could be developing technique in preparation for performances in arthouse and performance settings where they would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected.
While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and sense of responsibility for themselves and others when it comes to applying dance technique in a live performance context.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range and depth to bodyweather and butoh dance technique. At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey a range of transformative aspects of the body, including complex dance movements.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
consistently execute basic mind and body, and muscle and bone, exercises from three main groupings
demonstrate Manipulations 1-7 with a partner
perform at least two bodyweather and butoh dance sequences in a way that demonstrates:
well-developed bodyweather and butoh dance technique
creative response to parameters
confident performance skills
cooperative performance of group choreography
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance
follow safe dance practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate dance performance areas or spaces
relevant resources and equipment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of choreographic notation used
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing bodyweather and butoh dance
evaluation of live or recorded performances
direct observation of candidate in rehearsals and performances.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUADAN407A Develop expertise in dance performance skills
CUAPRF404A Refine movement skills for performance.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss dance and physical conditioning issues with relevant personnel
respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development
initiative and enterprise skills to:
work creatively with dance movements parallel to sound, installation and lighting elements
dance with precision, commitment and presence
communicate the mood loading to audiences
improvise short bodyweather and butoh dance environments
choreograph short dance sequences for self and for others
observe and interpret physical skills
identify and apply relevant aspects of the bodyweather and butoh culture and history in performances
learning skills to:
develop strong bodyweather and butoh dance techniques through:
practising complex movements and routines
a positive and committed attitude to dancing
develop and implement a personal physical conditioning program based on:
mind and body, and muscle and bone engine
Manipulations 1-7
GroundWork exercises
develop and demonstrate movement memory
listening skills to maintain:
clear movement parameters
linguistic direction and exchange
sensitivity
awareness and creativity in movement sequences
planning and organising skills to plan practice time
self-management skills to:
arrive punctually at classes
dress appropriately
observe dance discipline and follow direction
apply safe dance practices
teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes and performances.
Required knowledge
well-developed knowledge of:
principles underlying dance movements and techniques, such as:
relationship with gravity
spatial awareness
successional movement
use of breath
isolations
extremity of enlargement and diminution, expansion and reduction
internal and external points, trajectories, planes and geometries
rotating
shifting weight
anatomical foundations, including:
articulation of the spine
precision of anatomy trains and daisy-chaining
engagement of the feet and knees
bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
range of motion of the joints
differentiation of the legs and pelvis
importance of healthy food choices in relation to wellbeing and injury prevention, including five food groups and recommended daily amounts
bodyweather and butoh dance terminology
stage geography and directions
musical rhythms, including:
time signatures
beat
tempo
syncopation
overview knowledge of:
history and philosophical principles of bodyweather and butoh
ways of notating bodyweather and butoh dance.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant personnel may include:
teachers
mentors
coaches
medical practitioners
nutrition experts
colleagues
family members
performers
representatives of dance societies.
Risk factors may relate to:
consistency of a physical fitness regime
own ambition
expectations of others
gender issues
body image and eating disorders
insufficient hydration
poor nutrition
effect of different ground surfaces, such as:
concrete or hard floor or uneven outside surface
moving float
podium or raised platform
runway
slippery floor
sloping surface
sticky floor
incorrectly fitting or inappropriate footwear
injury-prevention strategies
gender-appropriate performance techniques.
Warm-up and cool-down activities may include:
stretching
joint-mobility exercises
flexibility exercises
aerobic activities
anaerobic exercises
coordinated breathing activities
floor work.
Appropriate clothing and footwear may relate to:
non-restricting clothing
footwear that:
distributes load
absorbs impact
supports the foot.
Techniques and exercisesmay relate to practising:
correct posture, weight placement and alignment
control in locomotor steps and movements, such as:
start and stop
varying tempi
leading with left as well as right foot
interchangeable directions, such as clockwise and anticlockwise
weight transfer:
falling
releasing
balancing
executing jumps and landings
elevation, including complex steps of low, medium and high elevation
isocentric and polycentric isolations
isolation techniques of increasing complexity, such as isolating, controlling and releasing two or more different parts of the body simultaneously
transferring and applying physical parameters from one body area to another
using physical and spatial imaging
demonstrating an awareness of personal and collective space when travelling and stationary
pair and group work
working in cohesive partnership with a peer
providing clear and informed observation and feedback
spatial relationship
navigation
coordination of multiple movements, including speech
examination of movements at different speeds
energetic change.
Performancesmay be:
live before an audience
in a learning environment.
Movement parametersdraw directly on GroundWork exercises and may include:
textures
densities
microclimates
spaces
speeds
scales
isolation principles
internal and external graphic principles
connection principles
points and trajectories
focal points
trajectories
leaps
fields
spatial definitions
internal and external spatial zones
string principles
daisy-chain principles
puppet principles
carbon copy principles
specific image flow with shifting ground
omni-central imaging
environments:
human
animal
natural phenomena
inanimate objects
eight emotional states.
Terminologymay include:
manipulated body
Bisoku
mirror
stop-motion
wind
daisy-chain
blind
string
shoal
swarm
framing
isolation
singing
grid 2-D
grid 3-D
zones
elements and properties.
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
In consultation with relevant personneluse a balanced range of mind and body, and muscle and bone exercises to improve stamina, strength and coordination
In consultation with relevant personnel use Manipulations 1-7 to engender flexibility, alignment and comprehension of physical structure and mechanics while monitoring change
Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required
Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program
Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique
Practise a range of techniques and exercises in preparation for bodyweather and butoh dance performances
Work on generating the mind and body, and muscle and bone engine
Develop individual and group sensitivity and awareness parallel to spatial responsibility
Practise Manipulations 1-7 with different partners and alone
Develop a high level of proficiency in GroundWork exercises
Work towards achieving precise motoric, graphic, sculptural and spatial parameters in performances
Develop expertise in executing specific image sequences
Experiment with new movements and routines to create unique form and sensitivity
Work on control and attention to detail in practice sessions
Continuously practise and refine combinations of complex movement parameters
Maintain and update knowledge of bodyweather and butoh dance terminology
Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own bodyweather and butoh dance performance skills
Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas and trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
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