CUADAN408 - Develop expertise in ballet technique Competency Mapping Template

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

CUADAN408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop expertise in ballet technique

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Issue Date: April 2024

Qualification	-	Unit of Competency	CUADAN408 - Develop expertise in ballet technique
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range and depth to ballet 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 a corps de ballet, 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 Wear appropriate clothing and footwear when undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique
Element: Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in ballet technique	Practise a range of techniques to increase levels of strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular endurance Use barre work to develop equal strength and flexibility on both sides of the body Ensure that flow and interaction with other dancers are smooth and well-timed Increase level of expertise in pointe work as required Apply precision, rhythm and musicality when performing ballet sequences
Element: Maintain expertise in ballet technique	Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and exercises Maintain and update knowledge of ballet history and terminology Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet 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

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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. 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 Wear appropriate clothing and footwear when undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique

2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in ballet technique

2.1 Practise a range of techniques to increase levels of strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular endurance

2.2 Use barre work to develop equal strength and flexibility on both sides of the body

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

2.4 Increase level of expertise in pointe work as required

2.5 Apply precision, rhythm and musicality when performing ballet sequences

3. Maintain expertise in ballet technique

3.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and exercises

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of ballet history and terminology

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet 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:

execute complex technical classical ballet steps and techniques

respond to constructive feedback on own skills development

follow safe dance practices

use ballet 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 technical principles apply in classical ballet:

symmetry

flexibility

stability

coordination

angles and lines of the body and form

gracefulness

extension

balance

musicality

explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet 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 and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to ballet dance technique

describe:

fundamental technical principles in classical ballet

main periods in the history of ballet.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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