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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical and literacy skills to

analyse information about dance notation and documentation from a variety of sources

observe and interpret human movements from an informed viewpoint

communication skills to

participate in debate and discussion about dance notation issues

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development

initiative and enterprise skills to devise the most effective way to notate dance sequences for specific purposes

planning and organisational skills to notate dance in a logical sequence

learning skills to improve own skills in dance notation

technology skills to access information from the internet

Required knowledge

welldeveloped knowledge of

the range of ways in which dance notation is used

sources of information about dance notation

training available in dance notation

overview knowledge of

common dance notation systems

copyright and intellectual property issues associated with notating dance

broader issues associated with documenting dance performances

Evidence Required

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

discuss in an informed way the differences between various dance notation methods

acquire skills in notating dance

notate a short dance sequence using a selected method or shorthand

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to reference material related to dance notation

opportunities to practise notation skills

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

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of dance sequences notated

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 notating dance

direct observation of candidate notating a dance sequence

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

CUACHRA Create choreography for stage and screen

CUACHR601A Create choreography for stage and screen

CUAINDA Work professionally in the creative arts industry

CUAIND601A Work professionally in the creative arts industry

CUARESA Refine conceptual understanding of dance

CUARES501A Refine conceptual understanding of dance.

Range Statement

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.

Key aspects of the Labanotation systeminclude:	symbols are placed on a vertical staff which is read from bottom to top position of symbol on the staff indicates the body part shading indicates the level of the movement or gesture length of the symbol indicates the timing of the movement staff are divided into measures to match the measures of the music symbols indicate size of steps.
Key aspects of the Benesh systeminclude:	notation written on a five line stave which is read from left to right and from top to bottom of the page all body and limb positions are shown within the five-line stave a series of frames is used to record positions stave lines correspond to visually distinctive features of the body, such as: head shoulders waist knees floor (feet) three signs represent the position of the hands and feet in relation to the body: in front level behind movement lines indicate transitions from one position to another rhythm and phrasing signs are shown above the stave direction faced, location and paths of travel are shown below the stave.
Other notation systemsmay include:	Sutton Movement Writing and Shorthand Eshkol-Wachman Movement Notation Greenotation.
Software applicationsinclude:	LabanReader LabanLab NotationMan.
Relevant personnel may include:	mentor manager dance teacher dance studio manager choreographer dancer dance society representative.
Options may include:	face to face classes through dance societies distance mode, including online.
Issues may include:	logistical, such as: facilities equipment personnel video formats aesthetic, such as: composition spatial intent technical (in relation to video recording), such as: focus exposure white balance camera movement functional (in relation to video recording), such as: stage grid choreographic details dancer’s perspective costuming.