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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at an advanced level. It applies to dancers consolidating their careers in contexts where dancing sur les pointes at an advanced level is expected. They perform across a range of dance repertoire as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles. At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire.
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: prepare feet and shoes for pointe work to avoid risks and injuries refine pointe technique through practice apply correct point technique to ballet repertoire respond appropriately to feedback on own pointe technique use pointe 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.
Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: explain how the following sections of dance work apply to pointe work: adage allegro barre batterie centre practice grand allegro pirouettes warm up and warm down explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and pointe work techniques: extending folding relationship with gravity rotating sequential movement shifting weight spatial awareness 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 describe: health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists risk factors in ballet for the body, especially in relation to pointe work explain the relationship between musical rhythms and pointe work describe key periods in the history of ballet and pointe and the principles of classical ballet.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at an advanced level. It applies to dancers consolidating their careers in contexts where dancing sur les pointes at an advanced level is expected. They perform across a range of dance repertoire as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles. At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire.
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: prepare feet and shoes for pointe work to avoid risks and injuries refine pointe technique through practice apply correct point technique to ballet repertoire respond appropriately to feedback on own pointe technique use pointe 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.
Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: explain how the following sections of dance work apply to pointe work: adage allegro barre batterie centre practice grand allegro pirouettes warm up and warm down explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and pointe work techniques: extending folding relationship with gravity rotating sequential movement shifting weight spatial awareness 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 describe: health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists risk factors in ballet for the body, especially in relation to pointe work explain the relationship between musical rhythms and pointe work describe key periods in the history of ballet and pointe and the principles of classical ballet.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - fully equipped dance studios with suitable flooring - appropriate music or accompanists. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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