Extend ballet technique to a professional level

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUADAN603, 'Extend ballet technique to a professional level'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Extend ballet technique to a professional level' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Excel at a physical conditioning program

1.1 Meet physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work

1.2 Demonstrate ongoing stamina, strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

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

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

2. Execute professional level of artistry and presentation in practice sessions

2.1 Refine extended ballet technique across each section of class work

2.2 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty

2.3 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork, including pointe work as required

2.4 Execute complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy and precision

2.5 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations across different teaching methods

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

2.7 Demonstrate muscularity, strength and stamina in gender-specific vocabulary as required

3. Demonstrate advanced partnering techniques

3.1 Demonstrate advanced ability to cooperate with a partner

3.2 Consistently show timing and weight centring in accomplishing adage, pirouettes, promenades and lifts

3.3 Perform complex lifts and counterbalances with grace, balance and control

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

3.5 Emulate the style and intention of pas de deux repertoire through partnering techniques

4. Execute complex ballet repertoire

4.1 Execute complex variations and repertoire with a high level of technical accuracy

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

4.3 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality

4.4 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres

5. Develop professional practice

5.1 Refine professional work ethic and knowledge of ballet terminology and history

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

5.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUADAN603 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA60111 - Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)
  • CUA60113 - Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)