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CUADAN504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform ballet solo variations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADAN504 - Perform ballet solo variations
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 classical ballet technique in solo performances.At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with solo dance pieces, variations and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.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, ballet technique 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 or 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
       
Element: Practise solos from classical ballet repertoire
  • Analyse the context of chosen solo pieces
  • Display complex variations, repertoire and technical articulation
  • Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo work
  • Accomplish solo work with developing musical individuality and expression
  • Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres
  • Reveal increasing levels of muscularity, strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required
       
Element: Apply technique in performances
  • Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts
  • Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  • Prepare for competitions and auditions as required
  • Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations
  • Rehearse solo dance sequences to be performed
  • Maintain focus to produce solo performances that show well-developed rhythm and musicality
  • Convey choreographic intent of dance through expression and precise execution of ballet dance techniques
  • Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble technique
       
Element: Maintain expertise in solo ballet techniques
  • 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 or 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

3. Practise solos from classical ballet repertoire

3.1 Analyse the context of chosen solo pieces

3.2 Display complex variations, repertoire and technical articulation

3.3 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo work

3.4 Accomplish solo work with developing musical individuality and expression

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

3.6 Reveal increasing levels of muscularity, strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required

4. Apply technique in performances

4.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

4.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

4.3 Prepare for competitions and auditions as required

4.4 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

4.5 Rehearse solo dance sequences to be performed

4.6 Maintain focus to produce solo performances that show well-developed rhythm and musicality

4.7 Convey choreographic intent of dance through expression and precise execution of ballet dance techniques

4.8 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble technique

5. Maintain expertise in solo ballet techniques

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 solo pieces that demonstrate mastery of the following ballet techniques:

appropriate posture, balance and rotation

classical line

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

control of movement

individual artistic qualities

muscular strength and flexibility

placement and coordination of body parts

quality and breadth of movement

transference of weight

prepare mentally and physically for solo performances

display professional work ethic

use ballet 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:

analyse and describe key aspects of solo pieces

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 performance psychology techniques and ways to prepare for auditions and competitions

explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to ballet dance technique

explain principles of classical ballet, especially those that apply to solo performances

describe the main periods in the history of ballet with particular reference to classical ballet solo pieces.


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 teachers or 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

3. Practise solos from classical ballet repertoire

3.1 Analyse the context of chosen solo pieces

3.2 Display complex variations, repertoire and technical articulation

3.3 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo work

3.4 Accomplish solo work with developing musical individuality and expression

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

3.6 Reveal increasing levels of muscularity, strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required

4. Apply technique in performances

4.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

4.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

4.3 Prepare for competitions and auditions as required

4.4 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

4.5 Rehearse solo dance sequences to be performed

4.6 Maintain focus to produce solo performances that show well-developed rhythm and musicality

4.7 Convey choreographic intent of dance through expression and precise execution of ballet dance techniques

4.8 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble technique

5. Maintain expertise in solo ballet techniques

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 or 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 
Analyse the context of chosen solo pieces 
Display complex variations, repertoire and technical articulation 
Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo work 
Accomplish solo work with developing musical individuality and expression 
Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres 
Reveal increasing levels of muscularity, strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required 
Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts 
Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts 
Prepare for competitions and auditions as required 
Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations 
Rehearse solo dance sequences to be performed 
Maintain focus to produce solo performances that show well-developed rhythm and musicality 
Convey choreographic intent of dance through expression and precise execution of ballet dance techniques 
Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble 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 

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