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CUADAN201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop basic dance techniques

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADAN201 - Develop basic dance techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic dance techniques for a limited range of styles under the supervision of a teacher.Dancers at the beginning of their career apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They would normally perform as members of a group or ensemble and could be developing technique in dance styles such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, ballroom, tap, cultural or street.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 basic dance techniques
  • Identify principles and characteristics of a range of basic dance techniques
  • Discuss with relevant personnel the range of ways in which dance techniques can be used to create simple movement sequences
  • Identify relationship between dance techniques and accompanying music
  • Identify how dance techniques respond to a range of influences
  • Use dance terminology correctly in discussions
       
Element: Participate in personal warm-up and class preparation
  • Select and wear appropriate practice clothing and footwear
  • Develop an appropriate warm-up strategy
  • Complete appropriate warm-up exercises
  • Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others
       
Element: Practise basic dance techniques
  • Demonstrate posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement
  • Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in simple movement sequences
  • Apply locomotor techniques in dance practice sessions
  • Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, coordination, weight transfer, and control and articulation of individual body parts
  • Seek feedback from others about ways to improve basic dance techniques
       
Element: Develop combinations of dance techniques
  • Discuss with relevant personnel the combinations of dance exercises to be performed
  • Apply memory retention skills, control and finesse when combining dance techniques within exercises
  • Incorporate musicality and phrasing into dance exercises
  • Seek feedback from others about ways to improve combinations of basic dance techniques
  • Complete appropriate warm-down exercises after dance activities
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Identify basic dance techniques

1.1 Identify principles and characteristics of a range of basic dance techniques

1.2 Discuss with relevant personnel the range of ways in which dance techniques can be used to create simple movement sequences

1.3 Identify relationship between dance techniques and accompanying music

1.4 Identify how dance techniques respond to a range of influences

1.5 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions

2. Participate in personal warm-up and class preparation

2.1 Select and wear appropriate practice clothing and footwear

2.2 Develop an appropriate warm-up strategy

2.3 Complete appropriate warm-up exercises

2.4 Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others

3. Practise basic dance techniques

3.1 Demonstrate posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement

3.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in simple movement sequences

3.3 Apply locomotor techniques in dance practice sessions

3.4 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, coordination, weight transfer, and control and articulation of individual body parts

3.5 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve basic dance techniques

4. Develop combinations of dance techniques

4.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the combinations of dance exercises to be performed

4.2 Apply memory retention skills, control and finesse when combining dance techniques within exercises

4.3 Incorporate musicality and phrasing into dance exercises

4.4 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve combinations of basic dance techniques

4.5 Complete appropriate warm-down exercises after dance activities

Evidence of the ability to:

perform a range of dance movements

demonstrate a range of basic dance techniques

perform two dance sequences that demonstrate a mastery of basic dance techniques

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:

describe basic health and safety procedures to use in dance classes

explain the following principles that relate to dance movements and 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 basic dance techniques

1.1 Identify principles and characteristics of a range of basic dance techniques

1.2 Discuss with relevant personnel the range of ways in which dance techniques can be used to create simple movement sequences

1.3 Identify relationship between dance techniques and accompanying music

1.4 Identify how dance techniques respond to a range of influences

1.5 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions

2. Participate in personal warm-up and class preparation

2.1 Select and wear appropriate practice clothing and footwear

2.2 Develop an appropriate warm-up strategy

2.3 Complete appropriate warm-up exercises

2.4 Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others

3. Practise basic dance techniques

3.1 Demonstrate posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement

3.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in simple movement sequences

3.3 Apply locomotor techniques in dance practice sessions

3.4 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, coordination, weight transfer, and control and articulation of individual body parts

3.5 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve basic dance techniques

4. Develop combinations of dance techniques

4.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the combinations of dance exercises to be performed

4.2 Apply memory retention skills, control and finesse when combining dance techniques within exercises

4.3 Incorporate musicality and phrasing into dance exercises

4.4 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve combinations of basic dance techniques

4.5 Complete appropriate warm-down exercises after dance activities

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
Identify principles and characteristics of a range of basic dance techniques 
Discuss with relevant personnel the range of ways in which dance techniques can be used to create simple movement sequences 
Identify relationship between dance techniques and accompanying music 
Identify how dance techniques respond to a range of influences 
Use dance terminology correctly in discussions 
Select and wear appropriate practice clothing and footwear 
Develop an appropriate warm-up strategy 
Complete appropriate warm-up exercises 
Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others 
Demonstrate posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement 
Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in simple movement sequences 
Apply locomotor techniques in dance practice sessions 
Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, coordination, weight transfer, and control and articulation of individual body parts 
Seek feedback from others about ways to improve basic dance techniques 
Discuss with relevant personnel the combinations of dance exercises to be performed 
Apply memory retention skills, control and finesse when combining dance techniques within exercises 
Incorporate musicality and phrasing into dance exercises 
Seek feedback from others about ways to improve combinations of basic dance techniques 
Complete appropriate warm-down exercises after dance activities 

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