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

CUADAN501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Refine ballet technique

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADAN501 - Refine ballet technique
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to ballet technique.At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance pieces, variations and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career where complex ballet technique is required in commercial or competition settings. Dancers are usually performing as members of an ensemble, but some solo work can also be expected.While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others.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:

fully equipped dance studios with suitable flooring

appropriate music or accompanists.

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 teachers and mentors, set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
  • Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility
  • 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
       
Element: Practise ballet technique of increasing difficulty
  • Apply increasingly difficult ballet techniques across each section of class work
  • Develop increasingly complex performance attributes
  • Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required
  • Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy
  • Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods
  • Reveal increasing levels of strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required
       
Element: Develop partnering technique for pas de deux
  • Show cooperation with partner, exhibiting rapport and eye contact
  • Apply timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts
  • Execute lifts and counterbalances with surety and skill
  • Perform in a partnership that demonstrates strong technique, balance and control
  • Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form
       
Element: Present highly difficult variations and repertoire
  • Display variations and repertoire of increased difficulty and technical articulation
  • Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work
  • Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality
  • Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres
  • Practise repertoire with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in ballet
       
Element: Maintain expertise in ballet technique
  • Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities
  • Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities
  • Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work
  • Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
  • Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities
       


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 teachers and mentors, set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique

1.2 Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility

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

2. Practise ballet technique of increasing difficulty

2.1 Apply increasingly difficult ballet techniques across each section of class work

2.2 Develop increasingly complex performance attributes

2.3 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required

2.4 Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy

2.5 Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods

2.6 Reveal increasing levels of strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required

3. Develop partnering technique for pas de deux

3.1 Show cooperation with partner, exhibiting rapport and eye contact

3.2 Apply timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts

3.3 Execute lifts and counterbalances with surety and skill

3.4 Perform in a partnership that demonstrates strong technique, balance and control

3.5 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form

4. Present highly difficult variations and repertoire

4.1 Display variations and repertoire of increased difficulty and technical articulation

4.2 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work

4.3 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality

4.4 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres

4.5 Practise repertoire with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in ballet

5. Maintain expertise in ballet technique

5.1 Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities

5.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities

5.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work

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

5.5 Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

Evidence of the ability to:

perform complex combinations of classical ballet technique and pas de deux consistently over time using:

analysis of pointe work technique

classical line

combinations of spatial organisations with pirouettes, balances and jumps of increasing difficulty and dynamic continuity

control of movement

individual artistic qualities

complex enchaînements

muscular strength and flexibility

quality and breadth of movement

use ballet terminology correctly

demonstrate professional work ethic.

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 ballet technique:

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.

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. Maintain a physical conditioning program

1.1 In consultation with teachers and mentors, set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique

1.2 Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility

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

2. Practise ballet technique of increasing difficulty

2.1 Apply increasingly difficult ballet techniques across each section of class work

2.2 Develop increasingly complex performance attributes

2.3 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required

2.4 Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy

2.5 Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods

2.6 Reveal increasing levels of strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required

3. Develop partnering technique for pas de deux

3.1 Show cooperation with partner, exhibiting rapport and eye contact

3.2 Apply timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts

3.3 Execute lifts and counterbalances with surety and skill

3.4 Perform in a partnership that demonstrates strong technique, balance and control

3.5 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form

4. Present highly difficult variations and repertoire

4.1 Display variations and repertoire of increased difficulty and technical articulation

4.2 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work

4.3 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality

4.4 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres

4.5 Practise repertoire with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in ballet

5. Maintain expertise in ballet technique

5.1 Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities

5.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities

5.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work

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

5.5 Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance 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
In consultation with teachers and mentors, set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 
Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility 
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 
Apply increasingly difficult ballet techniques across each section of class work 
Develop increasingly complex performance attributes 
Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required 
Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy 
Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods 
Reveal increasing levels of strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required 
Show cooperation with partner, exhibiting rapport and eye contact 
Apply timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts 
Execute lifts and counterbalances with surety and skill 
Perform in a partnership that demonstrates strong technique, balance and control 
Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form 
Display variations and repertoire of increased difficulty and technical articulation 
Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work 
Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality 
Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres 
Practise repertoire with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in ballet 
Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities 
Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work 
Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique 
Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities 

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