Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUADAN101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop foundation dance techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADAN101 - Develop foundation dance techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in any dance style under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.Persons with some dance experience apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Experience would usually have been gained in dance classes, amateur performances or community dance activities, often from an early age. However, this unit also applies to individuals with no prior training, but with an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing technique in one or more dance styles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify different dance styles
  • Discuss aspects of dance styles with relevant personnel
  • Identify and use safe dance practices
  • Discuss cultural protocols that need to be observed when performing cultural dance styles
  • Use dance terminology correctly in discussions
       
Element: Practise simple movements
  • Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises
  • Practise basic steps associated with selected dance styles, working within own physical limits
  • Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises
  • Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity
       
Element: Perform short dance sequences
  • In consultation with others, agree on sequences that include a range of movements suitable to own technical ability
  • Match personal presentation to selected dance styles
  • Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators
  • Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performances
       
Element: Review performance
  • Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs
  • Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique
  • Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify different dance styles

1.1 Discuss aspects of dance styles with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify and use safe dance practices

1.3 Discuss cultural protocols that need to be observed when performing cultural dance styles

1.4 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions

2. Practise simple movements

2.1 Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises

2.2 Practise basic steps associated with selected dance styles, working within own physical limits

2.3 Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises

2.4 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity

3. Perform short dance sequences

3.1 In consultation with others, agree on sequences that include a range of movements suitable to own technical ability

3.2 Match personal presentation to selected dance styles

3.3 Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators

3.4 Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performances

4. Review performance

4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs

4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique

4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them

Evidence of the ability to:

perform two dance sequences that demonstrate a mastery of foundation dance techniques in selected dance style

respond to constructive feedback on own performance.

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

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain why the following aspects of safe dance practices are important:

warm-up and warm-down activities

correct clothing and footwear

healthy nutrition and diet

describe the cultural context of selected dance styles.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify different dance styles

1.1 Discuss aspects of dance styles with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify and use safe dance practices

1.3 Discuss cultural protocols that need to be observed when performing cultural dance styles

1.4 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions

2. Practise simple movements

2.1 Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises

2.2 Practise basic steps associated with selected dance styles, working within own physical limits

2.3 Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises

2.4 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity

3. Perform short dance sequences

3.1 In consultation with others, agree on sequences that include a range of movements suitable to own technical ability

3.2 Match personal presentation to selected dance styles

3.3 Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators

3.4 Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performances

4. Review performance

4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs

4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique

4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss aspects of dance styles with relevant personnel 
Identify and use safe dance practices 
Discuss cultural protocols that need to be observed when performing cultural dance styles 
Use dance terminology correctly in discussions 
Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises 
Practise basic steps associated with selected dance styles, working within own physical limits 
Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises 
Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity 
In consultation with others, agree on sequences that include a range of movements suitable to own technical ability 
Match personal presentation to selected dance styles 
Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators 
Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performances 
Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique 
Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them 

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