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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for dance classes
  2. Demonstrate high level tap techniques
  3. Maintain expertise in teaching high level tap technique

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.

Techniques must relate to teaching the highly competent execution of:

correct posture and alignment at all times

dancing in time with music

controlled looseness of ankle and knee joints

demonstrating body awareness

safe dance practice in jumping and fast travelling steps

wings with clean individual sounds for the required number of wing beats

maintaining clean, clear beats when performing close work

maintaining good timing without music

complex turns while maintaining a high level of technique

producing clean, clear, high quality tap sound.


Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate high level tap dance technique

demonstrate correct warm-up and warm-down techniques and follow safe dance practices in teaching activities

demonstrate highly complex enchaînements, combinations and sentences

demonstrate musicality, expression, phrasing and correct timing, and sensitivity in movement sequences

interact effectively and constructively with learners

evaluate own teaching practice and identify ways to improve it.

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 dance technique, 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

tap dance principles and techniques

features of commonly performed tap dance repertoire

graded progress requirements according to dance society levels

issues and challenges that arise when teaching tap dance

key aspects of safe dance practice

protocols associated with teaching dance.