Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: CUADAN607A - Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

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CUADAN607A - Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

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Excel at a physical conditioning program

Continuously meet physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work
Demonstrate ongoing stamina, strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility
Minimise risk factors that inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional assistance when required
Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

Continuously meet physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work

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Demonstrate ongoing stamina, strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

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Minimise risk factors that inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional assistance when required

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Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

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Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in practice sessions

Apply a professional level of concentration, facility and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work
Develop complex performance attributesand quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty
Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork
Exhibit a professional level of physical learning and adaptabilityto incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve
Refine techniques for working with a partner
Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback

Apply a professional level of concentration, facility and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work

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Develop complex performance attributesand quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty

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Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork

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Exhibit a professional level of physical learning and adaptabilityto incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve

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Refine techniques for working with a partner

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Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback

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Extend improvisational techniques

Work on improvisational tasks of increasing complexity and diversity
Apply an ever expanding movement vocabulary and spontaneity in response to various stimuli
Achieve a mature performance quality through improvised solos and scored group work
Use a wide range of improvisational skills to extend choreographic possibilities

Work on improvisational tasks of increasing complexity and diversity

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Apply an ever expanding movement vocabulary and spontaneity in response to various stimuli

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Achieve a mature performance quality through improvised solos and scored group work

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Use a wide range of improvisational skills to extend choreographic possibilities

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Practise complex contemporary dance movement sequences

Practise complex movements with an increased awareness of and attention to rhythmsand time signaturescommonly used in contemporary dance
Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work
Execute group work with a professional sense of cohesion and solo work with a professional sense of musical individuality
Present variations and complex movement sequences with a high level of artistry and assurance acrosscontemporary dance styles

Practise complex movements with an increased awareness of and attention to rhythmsand time signaturescommonly used in contemporary dance

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Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work

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Execute group work with a professional sense of cohesion and solo work with a professional sense of musical individuality

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Present variations and complex movement sequences with a high level of artistry and assurance acrosscontemporary dance styles

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Develop professional practice

Develop and refine professional work ethic
Develop realistic parameters as a basis for extending scope of performance practice
Identify regimes and artistic strategies that will refine own performance technique

Develop and refine professional work ethic

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Develop realistic parameters as a basis for extending scope of performance practice

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Identify regimes and artistic strategies that will refine own performance technique

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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: execute physical and conceptual understanding of the fundamental technical principles in contemporary dance demonstrate through the execution of sequences fundamental dance skills, including: a mature understanding of dance improvisation as a skilled technique alignment and extensions in combinations of a high level of difficulty reproduction of complex movement sequences on both sides of the body facility and speed in directional changes a high level of spatial awareness in group movements a high level and range of coordination of limbs, torso and head develop professional practice display a consistent level of commitment to developing performance quality and artistry in the given style.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: fully equipped dance studios appropriate music or accompanists.
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 video recordings of practice sessions verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of extending contemporary dance technique to a professional level direct observation of candidate in practice sessions. 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: CUADAN601A Perform dance repertoire at a professional level CUADAN608A Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level CUADAN610A Extend allied contemporary dance techniques at a professional level CUAIND601A Work professionally in the creative arts industry.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

work collaboratively as part of an ensemble

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development

consult with peers and mentors, including interpersonal skills relating to listening, questioning, gaining feedback and giving information

initiative and enterprise skills to:

work creatively with music and dance

adapt appropriately to cultural differences in dance

dance with artistry and assurance

communicate mood, style and grace through dance

develop increased range and sequencing of individually-unique improvised movements

learning skills to:

develop strong contemporary dance techniques through:

practising complex movements and sequences

a positive attitude to dancing

implement a personal physical conditioning program

extend improvisational responses to a wide range of stimuli for performance and choreographic development

planning and organising skills to plan practice time

self-management skills to:

arrive punctually at classes and rehearsals

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices and identify risk factors

demonstrate professional work ethic

show a consistent level of commitment

maintain spatial discretion between self and others when moving

teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes

technical dance skills to:

execute high level of competency in each section of class work

respond to different time signatures

execute counterbalance, support, manipulation mechanics and medium power lifting

demonstrate facility in grip leverage, thrust and counter-thrust and coordinated timing

perform high level isolation and energy placement techniques

retain and reproduce complex movement sequences

show alignment and extensions in combinations of a high level of difficulty

execute balances, turns and jumps on and off centre in a wide variety of shapes

perform multiple turns in a variety of body shapes

show facility and speed in directional changes

develop a high level of spatial awareness in group movements, including floor patterns and aerial pathways

exhibit a high level and range of coordination of limbs, torso and head

observe and interpret the physical body.

Required knowledge

choreographic and stylistic nuance in relation to contemporary dance

genres, styles and philosophical nature of contemporary dance

influential choreographers in contemporary dance

relationship between acting and contemporary dance

contemporary dance terminology

roles or hierarchy in professional situations, such as:

auditions

rehearsals

performances

principles underlying dance movements and techniques, such as:

movement efficiency

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

anatomical and alignment principles, including:

skeletal structure

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

risk factors in dance for the physical body

stage geography and directions

musical rhythms, including:

time signatures

beat

tempo

syncopation.

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.

Risk factors may relate to:	consistency of a physical fitness regime own ambition expectations of others injury-prevention strategies gender issues body image and eating disorders insufficient hydration poor nutrition incorrectly fitting footwear gender-appropriate performance techniques.
Warm-up and cool-down may include:	stretching joint-mobility exercises flexibility exercises aerobic activities anaerobic exercises coordinated breathing activities floor work.
Contemporary dance technique may include:	Cunningham Graham release technique upper and lower body poses, phrases and movements correct breathing techniques balanced positions, including: elevation of steps body positions transitions while in motion and while stationary standing work and travel combinations jump work variations in timing and styles of movement expressing a range of emotions through the language of dance centre control spotting employment of strength and agility employing visualisation techniques employing strength and agility demonstrating an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary using arm lines appropriately and extensively multi-turning exercises clean, sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations correct posture and alignment when in motion demonstrating safe dance practices in jumping and faster travelling steps footwork, arm lines and head movements in combination to express rhythm performing complex turns while maintaining good technique moving against gravity with confidence and knowledge.
Sections of class work include:	warm up floor work centre practice turns travelling sequences sequences with altered spatial organisations, combining all aspects of embodiment and temporal structures jumps cool down.
Performance attributes may include:	musicality with attention to nuances of interpretation movement dynamics strong sense of individuality and 'presence' in the execution of sequences sensibility in sequences of increasing difficulty alternative musical time signatures and phrasing as the structural basis of the exercises different expressive qualities applied to movement sequences reliance on individual interpretation inclusion of repertoire in class work.
Footwork may include:	precision in completing multiple turns sequences that demonstrate a well-developed capacity to transfer weight in all pathway directions enchaînements with style and confidence.
Physical learning and adaptability may include:	set exercises or sequences unseen exercises or sequences improvised sequences sequences from a range of contemporary dance styles execution of extended sequences to right and left sides without prompting self-correction.
Techniques may include:	weight exchanges falls, rolls and balances with or away from partners set sequences improvised weight exchanges timing.
Stimuli may include:	music, such as: any type of musical style, like jazz, hip-hop and world vocal instrumental percussion, such as: drums hands feet stamps percussion instruments word motivation, such as: wobble, twitch, freeze vault, twirl, collapse pause, swell, jerk vibrate, bound, creep technical equipment, such as: lighting audiovisual fog machines scaffolding other props, objects and materials, such as: fabric instruments puppets or dolls piece of clothing ladder or chair boxes flowers footwear hat lipstick silent space various texts, such as: poetry newspaper articles lyrics advertisements.
Rhythms may include:	syncopation, such as: 6/8 tacit unification monotone jazz.
Time signatures may include:	3/4 4/4 6/4.
Contemporary dance styles may include:	Graham Cunningham Horton release Alvin Alley.
Professional work ethic may refer to:	attentive behaviour in creative practice awareness of: substance abuse addictive behaviours expectations of others eating disorders effective management of personal finances balanced diet energy levels and personal limitations stage and theatre etiquette developing strategies to: cope with performance anxiety maintain motivation effective personal hygiene habits, such as: clean and short nails clean and tied-up hair clean hands ongoing dedication to a physical conditioning exercise program maintaining concentration, focus and physical alertness in all performance activities maintaining costumes and other apparel maintaining a work-life balance punctuality and reliability working creatively with individual differences.
Extending scope of performance practice may include:	working effectively with tutor or coach participating in professional development and other learning opportunities undertaking training courses practising systemically participating in relevant groups or associations experimenting with own performance communicating with peers being involved in a range of relevant performance activities viewing and reviewing relevant performance events and activities.
Regimes and artistic strategies may include:	lectures seminars conferences symposiums master classes professional organisations practical workshops performance rehearsals individual training.

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Evidence Guide: CUADAN607A - Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

CUADAN607A - Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

Excel at a physical conditioning program

Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in practice sessions

Extend improvisational techniques

Practise complex contemporary dance movement sequences

Develop professional practice

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _