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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss dance and physical conditioning issues with relevant personnel

read and interpret a simple combination of social dance steps in written form

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance

initiative and enterprise skills to

work creatively with music and dance

dance with strong stage presence confidence and projection

communicate the mood or style of dances to audiences

learning skills to

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

develop and implement a personal physical conditioning program

develop a movement memory

planning and organising skills to plan practice time

selfmanagement skills to

arrive punctually at classes

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices

teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes

Required knowledge

welldeveloped knowledge of

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

social dance terminology

musical rhythms including

time signatures

overview knowledge of

different social dance styles

stagecraft as it relates to dancers such as

history of chosen social dance styles including prominent dancers

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

improve social dance technique over a to month period

perform a range of basic social dance techniques in a learning environment

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own dance technique

follow safe dance practices

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 live or recorded performances

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 maintaining a personal physical conditioning program

direct observation of candidate in rehearsals and performances

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 Develop partnering techniques

CUADAN303A Develop partnering techniques

CUAMUPA Prepare personal appearance for performances

CUAMUP301A Prepare personal appearance for performances

CUAPRFA Prepare self for performances

CUAPRF201A Prepare self for 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.

Relevant personnel may include:	teachers mentors coaches medical practitioners nutrition experts colleagues family members performers representatives of dance societies.
Social danceincludes:	international standard, such as: foxtrot quickstep tango Viennese waltz waltz American standard Arthur Murray street Latin dance, such as: Argentine tango cha cha jive mambo paso doble rumba salsa.
Risk factors may relate to:	consistency of a physical fitness regime own ambition expectations of others injury-prevention strategies gender issues body image and eating disorders insufficient hydration poor nutrition incorrectly fitting footwear and clothing gender-appropriate performance techniques.
Warm-up and cool-down activities may include:	stretching joint-mobility exercises flexibility exercises aerobic activities anaerobic exercises coordinated breathing activities floor work.
Performance preparation may refer to:	awareness of performance environment (space, location, size) and audience preparation of performance space to ensure safety of self and others mental preparation immediate physical preparation rehearsal appropriate to audience awareness of time lines and call times immediately prior to performance preparation and organisation of props, costumes and equipment immediately prior to performance.
Social dance techniquesmust include:	correct alignment, including: posture and poise appropriate to the dance style position of foot in relation to the performance space line of dance facing and backing improvisation locomotor techniques, such as: steps with specific types of walk, chasse footwork, part of the foot used foot position, placement and direction of foot weight transfer techniques turning techniques, including: full turn half turn body positions and holds in relation to partner, including: closed position contact position open position left side position right side position demonstrating an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary correct posture and alignment when in motion demonstrating safe dance practices in jumping, falling and faster travelling steps dancing in time with the music non-locomotor techniques, such as: balance stillness.
Characterisation and personality may refer to:	Latin American styles, including: rumba: soft, sexual cha cha: flirtatious, cheeky samba: celebratory, carnivale jive: fun, high energy, rock and roll standard styles, including: waltz: dreamy, romantic slow foxtrot: smooth tango: fiery, aggressive quickstep: fun, bubbly, high energy.
Performances may be:	in a learning environment live before an audience in a competition setting.