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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse partnering in dance
   • View a range of videos as the basis for discussing issues associated with dance partnering
   • Identify conventional gender roles in partnering and ways they have been challenged in modern dance practice
2. Prepare the body for dance
   • Perform basic warm-up and warm-down activities
   • Adhere to injury-prevention techniques
   • Take common health issues for performers into account when devising own physical conditioning program
3. Practise partnering techniques
   • Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, practise a range of basic partnering techniques
   • Practise developing trust with partner
   • Develop confidence in dealing with variations in ways signals are given or interpreted by either partner
   • Develop a mutually supportive approach to learning steps and movements
   • Follow advice from others about ways to improve partnering technique
4. Perform simple sequences with a partner
   • Clarify with relevant personnel requirements for short partnered sequences
   • Rehearse sequences, noting critical points that may cause difficulties
   • Agree with partner on ways to recover from potential problems and practise them as required
   • Perform sequences applying balance, coordination, technique and expressive skills to achieve harmony of movement with partner
   • Evaluate performance with others and note areas for future improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

perform a simple dance sequence with a partner on at least two occasions

demonstrate competent execution of basic techniques when performing, including:

coordinated footwork

appropriate arm lines

correct body positioning in relation to partner

holding

catching

releasing

supporting or being supported

respond to constructive feedback on own performance.

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 principles and conventions of partnering in dance and partnering techniques relevant to chosen dance style

explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and techniques when dancing with a partner:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

explain how the following apply in the context of 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.

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