Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a safe and healthy career in the live performance industry. At this level individuals are learning about and applying safe dance practice in classes, rehearsals and performances under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.
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. Apply an understanding of anatomy and physiology to movement | 1.1 Identify the basic structure of the human body 1.2 Apply principles of correct posture and body alignment to basic dance movements 1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel the purpose and benefits of warm-up and warm-down procedures 1.4 Practise a range of warm-up and warm-down exercises 1.5 Discuss with relevant personnel the importance of healthy nutrition to dance performance |
2. Identify common dance injuries and health issues | 2.1 Identify the causes of common dance injuries 2.2 Discuss with relevant personnel the effects of alcohol, smoking and eating disorders on a dancer's health 2.3 Determine action to be taken if injuries occur, including compression, elevation, rest and ice techniques for dealing with soft tissue injury 2.4 Compile a list of sources of professional assistance with health and injury management |
3. Apply a knowledge of safety to dance activities | 3.1 Discuss with relevant personnel safety aspects of dance classes, venues and facilities 3.2 Report safety hazards in venues according to organisational procedures 3.3 Follow procedures to minimise impact of performance activities on the environment 3.4 Follow safety and emergency procedures in venues, seeking clarification and assistance as required |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
perform a range of warm-up and warm-down exercises
apply a basic understanding of anatomical principles to day-to-day dance activities
identify potential safety hazards in a dance performance environment.
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:
explain the cause of common dance injuries
describe the relationship between the following systems in the human body and safe dance practice:
articular
muscular
circulatory
nervous
describe how the following contribute to safe dance practice and injury prevention:
articulation of the spine
engagement of the feet
support provided by feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
the way joints move
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 |
Reading | 1,1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4 | Interprets information from a range of written sources |
Writing | 2.4, 3.2 | Completes routine workplace documentation |
Oral communication | 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 | Obtains information by listening and questioning |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Follows protocols and procedures for safe dance practice |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 | Works collaboratively |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Adopts a methodical approach to the process of acquiring and applying knowledge about safe dance practice Uses the internet as a source of information |
Sectors
Regulation, licensing and risk - work health and safety