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Evidence Guide: CUADAN209A - Perform basic cultural dance technique

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CUADAN209A - Perform basic cultural dance technique

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

Develop an understanding of cultural dance as an art form

  1. Physically demonstrate understanding of the terminology used in chosen cultural dance style
  2. Discuss with relevant personnel the range of influences found in chosen cultural dance style
Physically demonstrate understanding of the terminology used in chosen cultural dance style

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Discuss with relevant personnel the range of influences found in chosen cultural dance style

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Develop basic cultural dance performance skills

  1. Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic cultural dance skills
  2. Practise control and spotting while moving and executing turns
  3. Develop skills in working with a partner to interpret and perform cultural dance sequences
  4. Ensure a basicawareness of customs relevant to chosen dance styles are incorporated into and expressed in practice sessions and performances
  5. Apply safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others
  6. Explore natural body response to a range of cultural dance styles, including movement and percussion
  7. Follow advice from others about ways to improve own dance technique
Under the guidance of mentors or teachers, develop a range of basic cultural dance skills

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Practise control and spotting while moving and executing turns

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Develop skills in working with a partner to interpret and perform cultural dance sequences

Completed
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Ensure a basicawareness of customs relevant to chosen dance styles are incorporated into and expressed in practice sessions and performances

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

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Explore natural body response to a range of cultural dance styles, including movement and percussion

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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 a variety of discrete movements in ensemble or individually
  4. Use props effectively and confidently as required
  5. Observe direction from relevant personnel
  6. Observe and follow dictates of music or rhythm
  7. Synchronise movements with ensemble where required
Discuss the intention and key aspects of routines with relevant personnel

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Apply basic make-up and wear appropriate costumes for performances

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Perform simple routines combining a variety of discrete movements in ensemble or individually

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Use props effectively and confidently as required

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Observe direction from relevant personnel

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Observe and follow dictates of music or rhythm

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Synchronise movements with ensemble where required

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

reproduce cultural dance exercises and routines, within personal capabilities

convey the basic communicative message of cultural dance steps and movements

display fluency of movement

apply the basic concepts of cultural dance to own performances.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to appropriate:

dance performance areas or spaces

footwear and clothing

music.

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

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

analysis of dancer’s ability to convey intended meaning of dance sequences

direct observation or video recording of dance performance.

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:

CUADAN201A Develop basic dance techniques

CUADAN202A Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

CUAPRF201A Prepare self for performances.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

discuss dance issues with colleagues in an appropriate way

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance

initiative and enterprise skills to:

apply techniques of music to movement in dance forms

express rhythms in physical form

learning skills to:

improve own cultural dance techniques through practice and a positive attitude to dancing

develop a movement memory

planning and organising skills to:

prepare for performances

plan practice time

self-management skills to:

arrive punctually at classes

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices

teamwork skills to:

work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes and performances

work in a cohesive partnership with a peer, interpreting a dance style.

Required knowledge

well-developed knowledge of:

principles underlying dance movements and techniques, including:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

anatomical foundations, including:

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

importance of healthy food choices in relation to wellbeing and injury prevention, including five food groups and recommended daily amounts

cultural dance terminology

overview knowledge of:

stagecraft as it relates to dancers, such as:

costumes

make-up

props

lighting

history of chosen cultural dance style.

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.

Cultural dance style may include:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

African

belly dancing

Egyptian

Hungarian

Irish dance

Khmer

magical, mystical or spiritual dance

Pacific Islander

Polish

ritual or sacred

Russian

Scottish

Spanish.

Influences may relate:

history of country or culture associated with style

geography and climate

political movements

cultural protocols

gender.

Basic cultural dance skills may relate to:

steps specific to a cultural dance style

body alignment

floor work, including:

abdominal strengthening

stretches

improvisation

locomotor movements, such as:

leaping

running

skipping

sliding

walking

non-locomotor movements, such as:

bending

stretching

swaying

turning

twisting

maintaining rhythm and tempo

working at differing tempos

focusing eyes and mind while performing

working on centre and off centre.

Awareness of customs may include:

costumes and appearance appropriate to dance style, audience and occasion

performance of dance appropriate to audience and occasion

props and materials appropriate to different cultural dance performances

obtaining permission from cultural members to perform dance

traditional gender roles and responsibilities in relation to dance performance.

Performances may be:

live before an audience

in a learning environment.

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, such as:

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.

Aspects may include:

audience characteristics

costume requirements

length of performances

make-up

props

number of performances.

Relevant personnel may include:

choreographers

community members

manager

mentors

performers

representatives of dance societies

supervisor.

Basic make-up may include:

face make-up

body paint

theatre make-up.

Costumes may include:

designer

streetwear

sportswear.