CUADAN104A
Develop foundation tap dance technique
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in tap dance technique.
Application
Persons with some dance experience apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Experience would have been usually gained in dance classes and amateur performances, often from an early age. However, this unit also applies to individuals with no prior training, but an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing tap dance technique.
At this level foundation tap-dance techniques are applied under the close supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers. Classes would usually be conducted in private dance studios or in venues such as community halls, where flooring is appropriate for the safe teaching of dance.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Practise barre work | 1.1. Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises 1.2. Perform 1.3. Incorporate a good sense of timing and rhythm into exercises |
2. Practise dance centre amalgamations | 2.1. Perform exercises away from the barre to develop an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary 2.2. Demonstrate safe dance practices in jumping and faster travelling steps 2.3. Coordinate arm and head lines with foot movements at a foundation level 2.4. Practise turning and use of ‘spotting’ 2.5. Incorporate a good sense of timing and rhythm into exercises 2.6. Choreograph two bars of steps and perform in a class jam session 2.7. Perform cool-down exercises after dance activity |
3. Perform a simple dance | 3.1. Under the guidance of a teacher, select a prepared tap dance to perform before a small audience 3.2. Communicate the mood or style of the dance to the audience 3.3. Maintain timing, rhythm and technique when dancing without musical accompaniment 3.4. Use a good control of line when performing 3.5. Apply safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others 3.6. Perform a bow at the conclusion of the dance 3.7. Follow advice from others about ways to improve own tap dance technique |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication and teamwork skills to:
work cooperatively with others in a learning environment and in dance performances
discuss aspects of exercises and dance techniques with colleagues and teachers
initiative and enterprise skills to:
communicate the mood of a dance to an audience
move in line with the mood, rhythm, style and tempo of music
learning skills to:
improve dance technique through practice and a positive attitude to dancing
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own skill development
self-management skills to:
arrive punctually at classes
dress appropriately
follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others
project a confident manner when performing.
Required knowledge
sound knowledge of safe dance practices, such as:
warm-up and cool-down activities
correct clothing and footwear
how nutrition and diet:
affect physical and mental wellbeing
contribute to injury prevention
basic knowledge of:
tapping terminology
key groups in the history of tap dance, e.g. the Hoofer’s Club
music notation
music tempos and associated dance styles, such as:
polka
waltz
Latin rhythms and dances
stage directions and geography, such as:
up stage right
down stage left
prompt side
opposite prompt side.
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: perform barre and centre exercises, within personal capabilities perform two dances of differing tempos and styles that demonstrate a mastery of foundation tap dance techniques respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance evaluation of performance of dance skills direct observation or video recording of candidate in dance classes verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit review of candidate’s dance performances by peers and colleagues. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUAOHS101A Follow basic safe dance practices. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stretching exercises should: | be undertaken with care and to the level of own ability incorporate correct breathing technique show appropriate use of placing at the barre and in the centre. |
Exercises must relate to: | producing clean, clear tap sounds demonstrating correct placing and alignment of the body showing good, fast tempo in ‘speed’ tapping showing ‘lightness’ in springing demonstrating wings with clean individual sounds for required number of wing beats. |
Safe dance practices relate to: | understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including: alignment flexibility (mobility) strength (stability) cardiorespiratory endurance muscular endurance appropriate footwear and clothing barefoot dancing warm-up and cool-down activities, such as: gentle stretches aerobic exercises anaerobic exercises breathing exercises doing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, such as: sprung softwood tarkett sprung parquet tongue and groove hardwood resined for ballroom and Latin dance non-slip for ballet wood for tap and Spanish effect of different ground surfaces, including: moving float podium or raised platform runway concrete or hard floor pavement slippery floor sticky floor floor that is too springy sloping surface earth correct execution of dance steps nutrition and diet. |
Sectors
Performing arts - dance
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.