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Evidence Guide: CUADAN205 - Perform basic contemporary dance technique

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CUADAN205 - Perform basic contemporary dance technique

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Review contemporary dance as an art form

  1. Demonstrate understanding of movement philosophies and terminology used in contemporary dance
  2. Determine the history and underlying principles of contemporary dance styles
Demonstrate understanding of movement philosophies and terminology used in contemporary dance

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Determine the history and underlying principles of contemporary dance styles

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Develop basic contemporary dance performance skills

  1. Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic contemporary dance techniques
  2. Follow safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others
  3. Identify natural body response to a range of contemporary dance styles, including movement and percussion
  4. Identify ways of incorporating acting techniques into dance routines as a way of expressing emotions and creating characters
  5. Practise performing choreography in unison with other dancers
  6. Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique
Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic contemporary dance techniques

Completed
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Follow safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify natural body response to a range of contemporary dance styles, including movement and percussion

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify ways of incorporating acting techniques into dance routines as a way of expressing emotions and creating characters

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practise performing choreography in unison with other dancers

Completed
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Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique

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Perform short dance routines

  1. Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel
  2. Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances
  3. Perform simple routines combining discrete movements in an ensemble or individually
  4. Use props effectively as required
  5. Follow direction from relevant personnel
  6. Observe and follow dictates of music and rhythm
  7. Synchronise movements with ensemble where required
  8. Seek feedback from others about ways to improve dance techniques
Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform simple routines combining discrete movements in an ensemble or individually

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use props effectively as required

Completed
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Follow direction from relevant personnel

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Observe and follow dictates of music and rhythm

Completed
Date:

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Synchronise movements with ensemble where required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seek feedback from others about ways to improve dance techniques

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Review contemporary dance as an art form

1.1 Demonstrate understanding of movement philosophies and terminology used in contemporary dance

1.2 Determine the history and underlying principles of contemporary dance styles

2. Develop basic contemporary dance performance skills

2.1 Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic contemporary dance techniques

2.2 Follow safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others

2.3 Identify natural body response to a range of contemporary dance styles, including movement and percussion

2.4 Identify ways of incorporating acting techniques into dance routines as a way of expressing emotions and creating characters

2.5 Practise performing choreography in unison with other dancers

2.6 Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique

3. Perform short dance routines

3.1 Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel

3.2 Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances

3.3 Perform simple routines combining discrete movements in an ensemble or individually

3.4 Use props effectively as required

3.5 Follow direction from relevant personnel

3.6 Observe and follow dictates of music and rhythm

3.7 Synchronise movements with ensemble where required

3.8 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve dance techniques

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Review contemporary dance as an art form

1.1 Demonstrate understanding of movement philosophies and terminology used in contemporary dance

1.2 Determine the history and underlying principles of contemporary dance styles

2. Develop basic contemporary dance performance skills

2.1 Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic contemporary dance techniques

2.2 Follow safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others

2.3 Identify natural body response to a range of contemporary dance styles, including movement and percussion

2.4 Identify ways of incorporating acting techniques into dance routines as a way of expressing emotions and creating characters

2.5 Practise performing choreography in unison with other dancers

2.6 Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique

3. Perform short dance routines

3.1 Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel

3.2 Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances

3.3 Perform simple routines combining discrete movements in an ensemble or individually

3.4 Use props effectively as required

3.5 Follow direction from relevant personnel

3.6 Observe and follow dictates of music and rhythm

3.7 Synchronise movements with ensemble where required

3.8 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve dance techniques

Evidence of the ability to:

perform contemporary dance exercises and routines

display fluency of movement

apply the basic concepts of contemporary dance to own performances

communicate the intent of contemporary dance routines in performances

use contemporary 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:

describe the following aspects of participating in live performances:

lighting as it applies to dance productions

stage settings, production terminology and stage etiquette

relationship between hair, costumes and make-up in a dance performance

body and face make-up techniques

ways to organise appropriate costuming

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 to 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

describe key periods and prominent dancers in the history of contemporary dance.