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

CUADAN509 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Refine pointe work techniques

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADAN509 - Refine pointe work techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at an advanced level. It applies to dancers consolidating their careers in contexts where dancing sur les pointes at an advanced level is expected. They perform across a range of dance repertoire as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles.At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire. 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: Prepare for pointe work
  • Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work
  • Warm up and warm down the body for pointe using the entire body for support, including the legs, back and abdominal muscles
  • Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work
  • Seek assistance and advice when injuries from pointe work occur
       
Element: Practise pointe technique of increasing difficulty
  • Use appropriate terminology to analyse the components of pointe technique
  • Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes
  • Execute variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres
  • Demonstrate accurate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and correct musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
       
Element: Review own progress in developing pointe technique
  • Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class
  • Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique
  • 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. Prepare for pointe work

1.1 Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work

1.2 Warm up and warm down the body for pointe using the entire body for support, including the legs, back and abdominal muscles

1.3 Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work

1.4 Seek assistance and advice when injuries from pointe work occur

2. Practise pointe technique of increasing difficulty

2.1 Use appropriate terminology to analyse the components of pointe technique

2.2 Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes

2.3 Execute variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres

2.4 Demonstrate accurate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and correct musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe

3. Review own progress in developing pointe technique

3.1 Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class

3.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique

3.3 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:

prepare feet and shoes for pointe work to avoid risks and injuries

refine pointe technique through practice

apply correct point technique to ballet repertoire

respond appropriately to feedback on own pointe technique

use pointe 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 sections of dance work apply to pointe work:

adage

allegro

barre

batterie

centre practice

grand allegro

pirouettes

warm up and warm down

explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and pointe work techniques:

extending

folding

relationship with gravity

rotating

sequential movement

shifting weight

spatial awareness

use of breath

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

describe:

health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists

risk factors in ballet for the body, especially in relation to pointe work

explain the relationship between musical rhythms and pointe work

describe key periods in the history of ballet and pointe and the principles of classical ballet.

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. Prepare for pointe work

1.1 Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work

1.2 Warm up and warm down the body for pointe using the entire body for support, including the legs, back and abdominal muscles

1.3 Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work

1.4 Seek assistance and advice when injuries from pointe work occur

2. Practise pointe technique of increasing difficulty

2.1 Use appropriate terminology to analyse the components of pointe technique

2.2 Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes

2.3 Execute variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres

2.4 Demonstrate accurate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and correct musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe

3. Review own progress in developing pointe technique

3.1 Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class

3.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique

3.3 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
Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work 
Warm up and warm down the body for pointe using the entire body for support, including the legs, back and abdominal muscles 
Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work 
Seek assistance and advice when injuries from pointe work occur 
Use appropriate terminology to analyse the components of pointe technique 
Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes 
Execute variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres 
Demonstrate accurate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and correct musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe 
Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class 
Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique 
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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