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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Review ballet as an art form
   • Identify the main historical periods of classical and contemporary ballet
   • Incorporate French vocabulary and other terminology used to describe ballet movements and exercises into classes and discussions
   • Discuss with relevant personnel the elements that define ballet as a genre
2. Develop basic ballet performance skills
   • Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, practise a range of basic exercises at the barre and basic centre exercises
   • Perform simple sequences combining discrete movements
   • Practise techniques for performing port de bras and controlled pirouettes
   • Follow safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others
   • Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique
3. Perform short dance sequences
   • Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel
   • Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances
   • Perform simple sequences combining discrete movements in an ensemble or individually
   • Use props effectively as required
   • Follow direction from relevant personnel
   • Observe and follow dictates of music and rhythm
   • Synchronise movements with ensemble where required
   • Seek feedback from others about ways to improve dance techniques

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

perform ballet exercises

perform at least two basic ballet sequences in a group or individually that demonstrate:

neat technique with flow of movement

coordinated use of arms and legs

musicality, style and presentation

spatial awareness

respond to constructive feedback on own performance

use ballet terminology correctly.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the following aspects of participating in live performances:

lighting as it applies to dance productions

stage settings, production terminology and stage etiquette

relationship between hair, costumes and make-up in a dance performance

body and face make-up techniques

ways to organise appropriate costuming

explain the following principles that relate to ballet movements and techniques:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

explain how the following apply to safe dance practice and injury prevention:

articulation of the spine

engagement of the feet

bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso

range of motion of the joints

differentiation of the legs and pelvis

healthy nutrition and diet

describe key periods in the history of ballet.

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