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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse and interpret the Pre Primary, Primary and Grade 1 syllabus
  2. Design warm-up exercises
  3. Demonstrate and deliver Pre Primary, Primary and Grade 1-specific exercises
  4. Teach students to perform level-specific enchaînements
  5. Prepare students for Pre Primary, Primary and Grade 1 examination
  6. Teach students to perform level-specific enchaînements

Range Statement

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Technical requirements must include:

appropriate posture established and maintained

ability to establish and sustain appropriate degree of turnout

ability to sustain stretched legs and feet

centring of the body to be sustained during:

transfer of weight shown with ease

hand movements with eye focus

arm movements

arabesques

pirouette.

Studies must include:

Playing 6/8

Friends 3/4

Going Riding 6/8

The Road to Oz 2/4

Oom Pah Pah 3/4

Umbrella dance 6/8

Directions 6/8

Lyrical 3/4.

Exercises that stretch and flex the feet must include:

foot articulation

rises in parallel extending as high as possible on ¾ pointe.

Travelling movements must include:

walks on demi pointe

skips

sautes

pony canters

ballet runs

galops

spring points.


Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate effective and appropriate posture, placement and control through the body and legs, relevant to the specific level of the Cecchetti Ballet syllabus

facilitate a positive response from students towards their presentation and musicality

engender in students a sense of enjoyment, confidence and pleasure in movement

demonstrate understanding of the Cecchetti Ballet Pre Primary, Primary and Grade 1 syllabus.

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


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

in the context of demonstrating the Cecchetti Ballet method, explain the significance of the following anatomical foundations:

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

describe:

key principles in the Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers and Dance Industry Code of Ethics

history and background of the Cecchetti Ballet method

issues and challenges that arise when teaching the Cecchetti Ballet syllabus

key aspects of safe dance practice relevant to a teaching context

key stages in the physical and mental development of children aged between 4 and 6

protocols associated with teaching dance

requirements and application of the Pre Primary, Primary and Grade 1 Cecchetti Ballet syllabus to the teaching of a class

requirements of the Pre Primary, Primary and Grade 1 Cecchetti Ballet examination.