CUADAN315Increase depth of jazz dance techniques

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What an assessment for CUADAN315 must cover

37 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Apply physical conditioning program

  • 1.1Set physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own jazz technique
  • 1.2Identify techniques for improving stamina, strength and flexibility in consultation with required personnel according to physical conditioning goals
  • 1.3Identify risk factors that may inhibit achievement of goals and seek advice as required
  • 1.4Confirm that clothing and footwear are suitable for exercise regime and practising jazz dance technique
  • 1.5Perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance and physical activities according to safe dance practices
  • 1.6Note and discuss with required personnel fatigue and personal limitations when undertaking physical conditioning program as required

2 Build on basic jazz dance technique

  • 2.1Develop personal practice plan for executing basic jazz movements
  • 2.2Practise a variety of exercises in preparation for performing jazz dance, according to practice plan
  • 2.3Practise controlling movement from turns, jumps, kicks and splits
  • 2.4Perform jazz dance techniques with increasing expertise in a learning environment
  • 2.5Incorporate musicality, rhythm and required timing into performances
  • 2.6Coordinate position and movement between self and other dancers

3 Review and develop strategy to improve own technique

  • 3.1Identify sources that can be used to update knowledge of jazz dance history and terminology
  • 3.2Use feedback from others to identify and develop strategy for improving own jazz dance and performance skills
  • 3.3View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied to own jazz practice

Performance evidence

  • choreograph and present at least two jazz dance pieces.
  • demonstrate the following jazz dance movements: turns, jumps, kicks, splits
  • respond to constructive feedback on own performance
  • follow safe dance practices
  • use jazz dance terminology when required
  • demonstrate stage presence and confidence.

Knowledge evidence

  • process for undertaking warm-up and cool-down routines
  • clothing and equipment required for performing jazz dance techniques
  • principles relating to physical movements and jazz dance techniques, including: relationship with gravity, spatial awareness, successional movement, use of breath, folding, extending, rotating, shifting weight
  • principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention, including: spine articulation, foot engagement, bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, joint range of motion, differentiation of legs and pelvis
  • musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation, and their application to jazz dance technique
  • key aspects of and prominent dancers in the history of jazz dance
  • jazz dance terminology
  • methods for choreographing basic jazz dance routines, including ways of notating jazz
  • requirements of a personal practice plan
  • strategies to respond to feedback and good practice to improve dance techniques.

Foundation skills

  • Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
  • Reading: Interprets simple combinations of jazz dance steps in written form Obtains information from written sources about jazz dance history and terminology
  • Initiative and enterprise: Generates creative ideas for choreographing simple jazz routines Recognises opportunities to develop and apply new approaches to choreographing and performing jazz routines
  • Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to dance classes
  • Self-management: Follows safe dance practices Understands own physical limitations and applies to planning and implementation of physical conditioning program
  • Teamwork: Discusses dance technique and physical conditioning issues with colleagues and teachers Builds rapport with fellow dancers

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What does an assessment tool for CUADAN315 need to cover?

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