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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain a physical conditioning program
  2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in dance techniques
  3. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in musical theatre techniques
  4. Maintain expertise

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and dance techniques:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention:

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

healthy nutrition and diet

explain principles underlying vocal techniques in a musical theatre performance context

explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to performing in musical theatre

describe the main periods and prominent dancers, composers and choreographers in the history of musical theatre.