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CUADAN403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop expertise in jazz dance technique

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CUADAN403 - Develop expertise in jazz dance technique
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range and depth to jazz dance technique.At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance movements. They could be preparing for performances in commercial or competition settings where they would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected.While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others when it comes to applying dance technique in a live performance context.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 with suitable flooring.

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: Maintain a physical conditioning program
  • In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to prevent injuries and improve stamina, strength and flexibility
  • Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
  • Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required
  • Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program
  • Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
  • Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique
       
Element: Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in jazz dance techniques
  • Practise a range of exercises in preparation for jazz dance performances
  • Practise techniques to produce clean and sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations
  • Practise performing technically accurate jazz progressions that respond creatively to choreography
  • Choreograph and perform short pieces around a theme
  • Use creativity, versatility, individuality and originality when performing exercises and dance routines
  • Ensure that flow and interaction with other dancers are smooth and well-timed
       
Element: Maintain expertise in jazz dance techniques
  • Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines
  • Maintain and update knowledge of jazz dance history and terminology
  • Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own jazz dance performance skills
  • Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
       


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. Maintain a physical conditioning program

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to prevent injuries and improve stamina, strength and flexibility

1.2 Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique

1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required

1.4 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program

1.5 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

1.6 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique

2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in jazz dance techniques

2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for jazz dance performances

2.2 Practise techniques to produce clean and sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations

2.3 Practise performing technically accurate jazz progressions that respond creatively to choreography

2.4 Choreograph and perform short pieces around a theme

2.5 Use creativity, versatility, individuality and originality when performing exercises and dance routines

2.6 Ensure that flow and interaction with other dancers are smooth and well-timed

3. Maintain expertise in jazz dance techniques

3.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of jazz dance history and terminology

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own jazz dance performance skills

3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

Evidence of the ability to:

consistently execute well-developed jazz dance techniques

execute solo and group dance sequences that demonstrate a creative response to music

respond to constructive feedback on own skills development

follow safe dance practices

use jazz dance terminology correctly.

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 how the following principles relate to physical movements and jazz 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

describe the main periods and prominent dancers in the history of jazz

in the context of choreographing short dance routines, explain ways of notating jazz dance and provide examples.


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:

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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. Maintain a physical conditioning program

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to prevent injuries and improve stamina, strength and flexibility

1.2 Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique

1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required

1.4 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program

1.5 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

1.6 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique

2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in jazz dance techniques

2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for jazz dance performances

2.2 Practise techniques to produce clean and sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations

2.3 Practise performing technically accurate jazz progressions that respond creatively to choreography

2.4 Choreograph and perform short pieces around a theme

2.5 Use creativity, versatility, individuality and originality when performing exercises and dance routines

2.6 Ensure that flow and interaction with other dancers are smooth and well-timed

3. Maintain expertise in jazz dance techniques

3.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of jazz dance history and terminology

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own jazz dance performance skills

3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

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
In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to prevent injuries and improve stamina, strength and flexibility 
Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 
Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required 
Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program 
Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities 
Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique 
Practise a range of exercises in preparation for jazz dance performances 
Practise techniques to produce clean and sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations 
Practise performing technically accurate jazz progressions that respond creatively to choreography 
Choreograph and perform short pieces around a theme 
Use creativity, versatility, individuality and originality when performing exercises and dance routines 
Ensure that flow and interaction with other dancers are smooth and well-timed 
Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines 
Maintain and update knowledge of jazz dance history and terminology 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own jazz dance performance skills 
Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique 

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