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CUADAN412 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop dance techniques for musical theatre

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADAN412 - Develop dance techniques for musical theatre
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop techniques for integrating dancing with the acting and singing skills required of musical theatre performers.At this level supervision and guidance are provided during practice sessions. However, individuals are expected to work independently on developing the physical stamina required to combine singing and dancing in partnered and group routines.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 venues and spaces with suitable flooring and equipment.

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
  • Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
  • Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and dance technique
       
Element: Extend dancing skills to include musical theatre
  • Practise a range of exercises in preparation for dance routines
  • Work with others to develop expertise in performing with a partner and in an ensemble
  • Practise solo pieces as required
  • Develop techniques for integrating singing into dance routines and performing with different microphone placements
  • Extend the relationship between acting and dance in musical theatre
  • Apply knowledge of musical rhythms and musical theatre styles to dance routines
  • Convey choreographic intent of routines through confident and precise execution of dance techniques
       
Element: Maintain expertise
  • Practise and refine dancing techniques relevant to musical theatre
  • Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends
  • Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dancing 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 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

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

2. Extend dancing skills to include musical theatre

2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for dance routines

2.2 Work with others to develop expertise in performing with a partner and in an ensemble

2.3 Practise solo pieces as required

2.4 Develop techniques for integrating singing into dance routines and performing with different microphone placements

2.5 Extend the relationship between acting and dance in musical theatre

2.6 Apply knowledge of musical rhythms and musical theatre styles to dance routines

2.7 Convey choreographic intent of routines through confident and precise execution of dance techniques

3. Maintain expertise

3.1 Practise and refine dancing techniques relevant to musical theatre

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends

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

develop a range of dance skills appropriate to musical theatre performances

implement a suitable physical conditioning program

with partners and as an ensemble member, perform routines that:

integrate dancing and singing

take the theatrical context into account

work collaboratively

improve own dance techniques in response to constructive feedback.

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 the following principles underlying dance movements and techniques:

extending

folding

relationship with gravity

rotating

shifting weight

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

explain how the following apply in the context of injury-prevention techniques:

articulation of the spine

bases of support with feet, legs, hands, arms and torso

differentiation of the legs and pelvis

engagement of the feet

range of motion of the joints

healthy nutrition and diet

explain how the following aspects of musical rhythms impact on dance performance:

beat

syncopation

tempo

time signatures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

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

2. Extend dancing skills to include musical theatre

2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for dance routines

2.2 Work with others to develop expertise in performing with a partner and in an ensemble

2.3 Practise solo pieces as required

2.4 Develop techniques for integrating singing into dance routines and performing with different microphone placements

2.5 Extend the relationship between acting and dance in musical theatre

2.6 Apply knowledge of musical rhythms and musical theatre styles to dance routines

2.7 Convey choreographic intent of routines through confident and precise execution of dance techniques

3. Maintain expertise

3.1 Practise and refine dancing techniques relevant to musical theatre

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dancing skills

3.4 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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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 
Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities 
Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and dance technique 
Practise a range of exercises in preparation for dance routines 
Work with others to develop expertise in performing with a partner and in an ensemble 
Practise solo pieces as required 
Develop techniques for integrating singing into dance routines and performing with different microphone placements 
Extend the relationship between acting and dance in musical theatre 
Apply knowledge of musical rhythms and musical theatre styles to dance routines 
Convey choreographic intent of routines through confident and precise execution of dance techniques 
Practise and refine dancing techniques relevant to musical theatre 
Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dancing 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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