Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Refine ballet performance skills

• Unit Code

  CUADAN512

• Year

  2022

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Nominal Hours

  140

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Susan Desley PEACOCK

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to ballet performance skills. The unit applies to those who are consolidating their career where complex ballet technique is required in commercial and competition settings. They are usually performing as members of an ensemble, but some solo work can also be expected. At this level, they are challenging themselves with varying performance contexts, dance pieces, and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity. While some supervision and guidance are provided, they are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

• 1. Apply physical conditioning program
• 2. Practise ballet performance techniques
• 3. Apply techniques in performances
• 4. Review and identify strategies to improve performance skills

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to: prepare for and perform ballet repertoire in front of an audience, at least one of which must be in an ensemble performance, and at least one of which must be a solo performance. In the course of the above, the candidate must: perform complex combinations of classical ballet technique using: o classical line o combinations of spatial organisations with pirouettes, balances and jumps of increasing difficulty and dynamic continuity o control of movement o individual artistic qualities o complex enchanements o muscular strength and flexibility o quality and breadth of movement mentally and physically prepare for performances using performance techniques use ballet terminology when required respond to different time signatures in performance pieces communicate mood and style of selected performance pieces through dance demonstrate alignment and extensions in difficult combinations throughout performances demonstrate coordination of limbs, torso and head throughout performances follow injury-prevention techniques and safe dance practices.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of: ballet techniques used in complex ballet combinations principles relating to physical movements and ballet technique, including: o relationship with gravity o spatial awareness o successional movement o use of breath o folding o extending o rotating o shifting weight o balance principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention, including those relating to: o spine articulation o foot engagement o bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso o joint range of motion o differentiation of legs and pelvis o posture and alignment health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment ballet terminology required to demonstrate the performance evidence performance psychology techniques and methods for preparing for auditions and competitions musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation, and their application to ballet dance technique strategies to respond to feedback and self-evaluation to improve ballet performance skills.

Assessment

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry. This includes access to: fully equipped dance studio with required flooring for performing ballet opportunities for ballet performances interaction with others required to demonstrate the performance evidence music or accompanists. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Assessment

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 School Progression Panel.