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Elements and Performance Criteria

Develop an understanding of 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
Prepare the body for dance
Practise partnering techniques
Perform simple sequences with a partner

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss dance partnering issues with relevant personnel

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance

initiative and enterprise skills to

work creatively with music and dance

interpret and provide signals to partner while dancing together

respond creatively and flexibly to partner while dancing together

learning skills to

improve own dance partnering techniques through practice and a positive attitude to dancing

develop a movement memory

planning and organising skills to plan practice time

problemsolving skills to anticipate and prepare for issues that may arise when dancing with a partner

selfmanagement skills to

arrive punctually at classes rehearsals and performances

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices

teamwork skills to

work closely with a dance partner

work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes and performances

Required knowledge

principles and conventions of partnering in dance

partnering techniques relevant to chosen dance style

principles underlying dance movements and techniques such as

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

shifting weight

anatomical foundations including

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

importance of healthy food choices in relation to wellbeing and injury prevention including five food groups and recommended daily amounts

terminology relevant to chosen dance style

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 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

supporting or being supported

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 live or recorded

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 developing dance partnering techniques

direct observation of candidate in classes

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

CUADANA Increase depth of ballet dance technique

CUADAN306A Increase depth of ballet dance technique

CUADANA Increase depth of contemporary dance technique

CUADAN308A Increase depth of contemporary dance technique

CUAOHSA Condition the body for dance performances

CUAOHS301A Condition the body for dance performances

CUAPRFA Develop performance techniques

CUAPRF307A Develop performance techniques.

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.

Issues may include:	role of partnering in different dance styles and genres, including: ballroom or social dance: Latin American standard ballet (pas de deux) contemporary jazz tap physical strength for lifts coordination contact improvisation interpreting signals trust between partners multiple partners.
Gender roles may relate to:	male: leading lifting ‘showcasing’ the ballerina female: following ballerina as the primary focus challenging conventions, including: same gender partnering female lifting male.
Warm-up activitiesmay include:	minor stretches joint-mobility exercises flexibility exercises aerobic activities coordinated breathing activities.
Cool-down activitiesmay include:	floor work stretching.
Injury-prevention techniquesmay include:	warming up and cooling down before and after class and performance wearing appropriate clothing and footwear applying intent and focus while dancing not overstretching wearing appropriate bandaging and bracing where appropriate to support body appropriate diet and rest using appropriate equipment, such as barre, mirror and sprung floors attention to teacher.
Common health concernsmay include:	lack of rest poor diet lack of understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of dance lack of warming up and cooling down properly overstraining the muscles dehydration.
Basic partnering techniquesmay relate to:	coordination of footwork using arm lines appropriately and extensively assisting with jumps body positioning in relation to partner holding improvising catching releasing supporting.
Othersmay include:	teacher mentor partner colleagues audience members.
Requirements may include:	dance style music duration mood.