Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for dance classes
- Demonstrate medium level cultural dance techniques
- Demonstrate to learners correct posture and body alignment appropriate to medium level cultural dance technique and movement
- Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in complex movement sequences
- Demonstrate balance, flexibility, stamina, coordination, weight transfer and control and articulation of individual body parts in an integrated manner in a range of techniques
- Emphasise the importance of control, attention to detail and memory when demonstrating complex series of steps or enchaînements
- Emphasise importance of using presentation, rhythm and style appropriate to particular dynamics of the cultural dance
- Demonstrate the timing and phrasing relationship between medium level cultural dance movement and the accompanying music through dance that displays musicality, phrasing, correct timing and strong rhythmic interpretation
- Follow safe dance practice in teaching activities
- Demonstrate appropriate cool-down techniques
- Maintain expertise