CUADAN519 — Refine pointe work techniques

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What an assessment for CUADAN519 must cover

32 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 9 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 Prepare for pointe work

1.1Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work
1.2Warm up the body for pointe using the entire body for support
1.3Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work
1.4Analyse components of pointe technique

2 Practise pointe technique

2.1Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes
2.2Execute variations of ballet repertoire sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres following safe dance practices
2.3Demonstrate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
2.4Apply cool down techniques required for pointe work according to safe dance practices
2.5Seek assistance from required personnel when injuries from pointe work occur

3 Review own progress in developing pointe technique

3.1Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class
3.2Identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique using feedback from others
3.3View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied for improving own technique

Performance evidence

demonstrate advanced pointe work in classical ballet sequences and repertoire across at least three ballet genres.
avoid risks and injuries by preparing feet and shoes for pointe work
refine pointe technique through practice
respond to feedback on own pointe technique and apply learnings for improvement
use pointe terminology.

Knowledge evidence

application of sections of dance work to pointe work, including: adage, allegro, barre, batterie, centre practice, grand allegro, pirouettes, warm up and warm down
principles relating to physical movements and pointe work techniques, including: extending, folding, relationship with gravity, rotating, sequential movement, shifting weight, spatial awareness, use of breath, balance
principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention, including those relating to: spine articulation, foot engagement, bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, joint range of motion, differentiation of legs and pelvis, posture and alignment
health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment
health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists
risk factors in ballet for the body, including in relation to pointe work
relationship between musical rhythms and pointe work
pointe terminology required to demonstrate the performance evidence
key periods in the history of ballet and pointe and the principles of classical ballet.

Foundation skills

Learning: Analyses feedback, reviews personal goals and reflects on learning and performance
Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
Initiative and enterprise: Recognises opportunities to develop and apply new approaches to performing ballet
Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes, injury prevention and evaluation of own skill development
Self-management: Follows accepted industry practices relating to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
Teamwork: Develops and improves pointe work techniques by working collaboratively

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What does an assessment tool for CUADAN519 need to cover?

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