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CUADTM301
Assist with dance teaching

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and assist with teaching dance classes.

Assistant dance teachers, or senior students with several years of dance experience, apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They would usually be teaching basic dance techniques to younger or newer students.

Classes would usually be conducted in dance studios or in venues such as community halls, where flooring is appropriate for the safe teaching of dance.

At this level, they operate under the guidance and supervision of senior dance teachers, but a certain amount of autonomy is expected when they are teaching classes.

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. Prepare for dance classes

1.1 Contribute to planning and selecting music and choreography for dance classes

1.2 Determine characteristics, needs and expectations of dance class participants

1.3 Identify special requirements according to participant needs

1.4 Advise participants of reasons why they should not participate in dance classes when appropriate

1.5 Identify and access equipment and resources for dance classes

1.6 In consultation with own dance teacher, discuss effective and safe teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching context

1.7 Ensure a safe dance environment that complies with organisational policy and procedures

2. Conduct classes

2.1 Communicate instructions and information to participants in a suitable manner and using correct dance teaching terminology

2.2 Monitor participant progress against class aims

2.3 Assist in the implementation of teaching methods and strategies, and modify as required

2.4 Assist participants to perform dance moves and make appropriate corrections

2.5 Encourage participants to seek and provide feedback regarding their progress during the class

2.6 Assist in implementing injury-prevention strategies and assisting in providing first aid for minor injuries sustained in classes

3. Evaluate classes

3.1 Seek feedback from own dance teacher and class participants

3.2 Identify and discuss with relevant personnel ways in which future classes could be improved

3.3 Review own performance and identify potential improvements

3.4 Evaluate components of classes

Evidence of the ability to:

assist in planning and teaching dance classes that respond to the needs and capabilities of participants

use safe and supportive teaching methods and strategies

monitor the progress of participants and make adjustments in response to changing situations

provide positive feedback to participants to encourage motivation, self-esteem and self-expression

demonstrate safe dance practices

evaluate and reflect on own performance to identify ways in which own teaching skills can be improved.

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:

describe:

basic first aid procedures to enable effective management of injuries that may occur during classes

testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of equipment used in classes

safety issues to be aware of in a teaching context

in the context of assisting with dance classes, demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

genre and chosen style of dance for classes

health and other factors affecting learners' ability to participate in dance classes

anatomy and physiology of basic body structures

common dance injuries

basic principles of dance analysis to enable accurate corrections to be made to technique

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to classes

safe dance practices.

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:

teaching resources and equipment

opportunities for assisting in the teaching of dance classes in either a real or simulated situation

a venue with adequate space and appropriate flooring.

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. Prepare for dance classes

1.1 Contribute to planning and selecting music and choreography for dance classes

1.2 Determine characteristics, needs and expectations of dance class participants

1.3 Identify special requirements according to participant needs

1.4 Advise participants of reasons why they should not participate in dance classes when appropriate

1.5 Identify and access equipment and resources for dance classes

1.6 In consultation with own dance teacher, discuss effective and safe teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching context

1.7 Ensure a safe dance environment that complies with organisational policy and procedures

2. Conduct classes

2.1 Communicate instructions and information to participants in a suitable manner and using correct dance teaching terminology

2.2 Monitor participant progress against class aims

2.3 Assist in the implementation of teaching methods and strategies, and modify as required

2.4 Assist participants to perform dance moves and make appropriate corrections

2.5 Encourage participants to seek and provide feedback regarding their progress during the class

2.6 Assist in implementing injury-prevention strategies and assisting in providing first aid for minor injuries sustained in classes

3. Evaluate classes

3.1 Seek feedback from own dance teacher and class participants

3.2 Identify and discuss with relevant personnel ways in which future classes could be improved

3.3 Review own performance and identify potential improvements

3.4 Evaluate components of classes

Evidence of the ability to:

assist in planning and teaching dance classes that respond to the needs and capabilities of participants

use safe and supportive teaching methods and strategies

monitor the progress of participants and make adjustments in response to changing situations

provide positive feedback to participants to encourage motivation, self-esteem and self-expression

demonstrate safe dance practices

evaluate and reflect on own performance to identify ways in which own teaching skills can be improved.

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:

describe:

basic first aid procedures to enable effective management of injuries that may occur during classes

testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of equipment used in classes

safety issues to be aware of in a teaching context

in the context of assisting with dance classes, demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

genre and chosen style of dance for classes

health and other factors affecting learners' ability to participate in dance classes

anatomy and physiology of basic body structures

common dance injuries

basic principles of dance analysis to enable accurate corrections to be made to technique

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to classes

safe dance practices.

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:

teaching resources and equipment

opportunities for assisting in the teaching of dance classes in either a real or simulated situation

a venue with adequate space and appropriate flooring.

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
Contribute to planning and selecting music and choreography for dance classes 
Determine characteristics, needs and expectations of dance class participants 
Identify special requirements according to participant needs 
Advise participants of reasons why they should not participate in dance classes when appropriate 
Identify and access equipment and resources for dance classes 
In consultation with own dance teacher, discuss effective and safe teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching context 
Ensure a safe dance environment that complies with organisational policy and procedures 
Communicate instructions and information to participants in a suitable manner and using correct dance teaching terminology 
Monitor participant progress against class aims 
Assist in the implementation of teaching methods and strategies, and modify as required 
Assist participants to perform dance moves and make appropriate corrections 
Encourage participants to seek and provide feedback regarding their progress during the class 
Assist in implementing injury-prevention strategies and assisting in providing first aid for minor injuries sustained in classes 
Seek feedback from own dance teacher and class participants 
Identify and discuss with relevant personnel ways in which future classes could be improved 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements 
Evaluate components of classes 

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