Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic dance techniques for a limited range of styles under the supervision of a teacher.
Dancers at the beginning of their career apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They would normally perform as members of a group or ensemble and could be developing technique in dance styles such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, ballroom, tap, cultural or street.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify basic dance techniques | 1.1 Identify principles and characteristics of a range of basic dance techniques 1.2 Discuss with relevant personnel the range of ways in which dance techniques can be used to create simple movement sequences 1.3 Identify relationship between dance techniques and accompanying music 1.4 Identify how dance techniques respond to a range of influences 1.5 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions |
2. Participate in personal warm-up and class preparation | 2.1 Select and wear appropriate practice clothing and footwear 2.2 Develop an appropriate warm-up strategy 2.3 Complete appropriate warm-up exercises 2.4 Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others |
3. Practise basic dance techniques | 3.1 Demonstrate posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement 3.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in simple movement sequences 3.3 Apply locomotor techniques in dance practice sessions 3.4 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, coordination, weight transfer, and control and articulation of individual body parts 3.5 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve basic dance techniques |
4. Develop combinations of dance techniques | 4.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the combinations of dance exercises to be performed 4.2 Apply memory retention skills, control and finesse when combining dance techniques within exercises 4.3 Incorporate musicality and phrasing into dance exercises 4.4 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve combinations of basic dance techniques 4.5 Complete appropriate warm-down exercises after dance activities |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
perform a range of dance movements
demonstrate a range of basic dance techniques
perform two dance sequences that demonstrate a mastery of basic dance techniques
respond to constructive feedback on own performance.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
describe basic health and safety procedures to use in dance classes
explain the following principles that relate to dance movements and 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.
Assessment Conditions
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 appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 3.5, 4.4 | Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from relevant personnel |
Oral communication | 1.2, 1.5, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4 | Obtains information by listening and questioning |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 4.5 | Applies knowledge of technique and safe dance practices to class work |
Interact with others | 1.2, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4 | Discusses aspects of exercises and dance techniques with colleagues and teachers |
Get the work done | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 | Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to dance class work Identifies and applies a range of responses to music through dance movements |
Sectors
Performing arts – dance