Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain a physical conditioning program
- In consultation with relevant personnel identify a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility
- Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
- Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required
- Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program
- Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
- Ensure that appropriate clothing and footwear are used when undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique
- Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in street dance techniques
- Practise combining complex street dance movements and steps
- Invent new movements and routines to create a unique style
- Explore creativity, versatility, individuality and originality in performances
- Apply precision, rhythm and musicality in performances
- Apply coordination, flow and correct timing when performing with other dancers
- Contribute to discussions about ways of improving individual and ensemble technique
- Maintain expertise
- Continuously practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines
- Maintain and update knowledge of street dance terminology
- Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own contemporary dance performance skills
- Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas and trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique