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Evidence Guide: CUADAN608 - Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

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CUADAN608 - Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

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

Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in rehearsals

  1. Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
  2. Apply a professional level of concentration and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work
  3. Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty
  4. Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork
  5. Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve
  6. Refine techniques for working with a partner
  7. Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback
Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refine techniques for working with a partner

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform at a professional level

  1. Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts
  2. Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  3. Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations
  4. Perform repertoire demonstrating an understanding of nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles and reflecting choreographic intent
  5. Convey through dance the range of emotions required to execute the dance pieces as intended
  6. Follow direction from artistic director or choreographers as required
  7. Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique
Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform repertoire demonstrating an understanding of nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles and reflecting choreographic intent

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convey through dance the range of emotions required to execute the dance pieces as intended

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow direction from artistic director or choreographers as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorporate allied contemporary dance techniques into professional level performances

  1. Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences based on improvisation, in complex duo sequences and in high velocity acrobatic moves
  2. Identify when partner needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support in duo and dance tumbling
  3. Adapt to a range of choreographic moments by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality
  4. Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form
  5. Engage with the style and intention of the relevant choreographic form through the application of skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance techniques
Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences based on improvisation, in complex duo sequences and in high velocity acrobatic moves

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify when partner needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support in duo and dance tumbling

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adapt to a range of choreographic moments by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engage with the style and intention of the relevant choreographic form through the application of skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance techniques

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop professional practice

  1. Refine professional work ethic
  2. In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice
  3. Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique
  4. Incorporate contemporary dance terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities
Refine professional work ethic

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorporate contemporary dance terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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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. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in rehearsals

1.1 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

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

1.3 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty

1.4 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork

1.5 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve

1.6 Refine techniques for working with a partner

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

2. Perform at a professional level

2.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

2.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

2.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

2.4 Perform repertoire demonstrating an understanding of nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles and reflecting choreographic intent

2.5 Convey through dance the range of emotions required to execute the dance pieces as intended

2.6 Follow direction from artistic director or choreographers as required

2.7 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique

3. Incorporate allied contemporary dance techniques into professional level performances

3.1 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences based on improvisation, in complex duo sequences and in high velocity acrobatic moves

3.2 Identify when partner needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support in duo and dance tumbling

3.3 Adapt to a range of choreographic moments by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality

3.4 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form

3.5 Engage with the style and intention of the relevant choreographic form through the application of skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance techniques

4. Develop professional practice

4.1 Refine professional work ethic

4.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice

4.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique

4.4 Incorporate contemporary dance terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

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. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in rehearsals

1.1 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

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

1.3 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty

1.4 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork

1.5 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve

1.6 Refine techniques for working with a partner

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

2. Perform at a professional level

2.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

2.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

2.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

2.4 Perform repertoire demonstrating an understanding of nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles and reflecting choreographic intent

2.5 Convey through dance the range of emotions required to execute the dance pieces as intended

2.6 Follow direction from artistic director or choreographers as required

2.7 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique

3. Incorporate allied contemporary dance techniques into professional level performances

3.1 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences based on improvisation, in complex duo sequences and in high velocity acrobatic moves

3.2 Identify when partner needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support in duo and dance tumbling

3.3 Adapt to a range of choreographic moments by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality

3.4 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form

3.5 Engage with the style and intention of the relevant choreographic form through the application of skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance techniques

4. Develop professional practice

4.1 Refine professional work ethic

4.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice

4.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique

4.4 Incorporate contemporary dance terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

Evidence of the ability to:

perform contemporary dance sequences before an audience in ways that demonstrate:

expressive skills in line with choreographic intent

ability to respond to complex changes in tempo, time signatures and musical phrasing

high level of dance improvisation skills

skills and speed in directional changes

high level of spatial awareness in group movements

harmony of movement when performing with a partner

develop professional practice

display a consistent level of commitment to developing performance quality and artistry in the given style

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:

explain how the following principles relate to contemporary dance movements and techniques:

extending

folding

relationship with gravity

rotating

shifting weight

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

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

explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to contemporary dance technique

demonstrate physical and conceptual understanding of the fundamental technical principles in contemporary dance

in relation to contemporary dance, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of:

choreographic and stylistic nuances

genres, styles and philosophical nature

influential choreographers

the role of acting.