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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills to

work cooperatively with others in a learning environment

discuss aspects of exercises and dance sequences with colleagues and teachers

initiative and enterprise skills to

express feelings and ideas about music through dance

move in line with the mood rhythm style and tempo of music

learning skills to

improve dance technique through practice and a positive attitude to dancing

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own skill development

selfmanagement skills to

arrive punctually at classes

dress appropriately

follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others

Required knowledge

sound knowledge of safe dance practices such as

warmup and cooldown activities

correct clothing and footwear

how nutrition and diet

affect physical and mental wellbeing

contribute to injury prevention

basic knowledge of

classical ballet terminology

stories of major ballets

history of ballet in the Russian Imperial era

music tempos and associated dance styles

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

perform barre and centre exercises within personal capabilities

perform a simple dance sequence that demonstrates a mastery of foundation ballet dance techniques

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces

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 performance of dance skills

direct observation or video recording of candidate in dance classes

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

review of candidates dance performances by peers and colleagues

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

CUAOHSA Follow basic safe dance practices

CUAOHS101A Follow basic safe dance practices.

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.

Stretching exercises should:	be undertaken with care and to the level of own ability incorporate correct breathing technique show appropriate use of placing at the barre and in the centre.
Set exercises must relate to:	showing correct posture, rotation and turnout five positions of feet and arms demonstrating correct placing and alignment of the body transferring weight with balance, control and strength movement of legs and feet through the floor and in the air expressing a flow of movement with arms, head and eyes coordination of arms and legs good use of stretched legs and feet careful and good use of demi pointe performing port de bras, including: correct placing of the arm and arabesque lines balanced and harmonious arm lines focused use of head and eyes.
Execution of adage and pirouettesat a foundation level should:	show correct placing, flow and control demonstrate appropriate alignment and balanced arm lines show understanding of rotations involve neat and controlled pirouette with correct preparations and neat finishes show a spotting head in pirouettes.
Execution of allegro exercises at a foundation level should:	show good use of demi-plié and stretching of feet and legs demonstrate height in steps of elevation involve executing steps with clear use of placing, ballon and controlled turnout and elevation show correct alignment of the body involve performing unseen enchaînements.
Safe dance practices relate to:	understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including: alignment flexibility (mobility) strength (stability) cardiorespiratory endurance muscular endurance appropriate footwear and clothing barefoot dancing warm-up and cool-down activities, such as: gentle stretches aerobic exercises anaerobic exercises breathing exercises doing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, such as: sprung softwood tarkett sprung parquet tongue and groove hardwood resined for ballroom and Latin dance non-slip for ballet wood for tap and Spanish effect of different ground surfaces, such as: moving float podium or raised platform runway concrete or hard floor pavement slippery floor sticky floor floor that is too springy sloping surface earth correct execution of dance steps nutrition and diet.
Commencing and ending in an appropriate way may involve:	performing the entrance with presentation, style and spatial awareness showing enjoyment to the audience in a reverence or a bow.