Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Extend ballet techniques to a professional level

• Unit Code

  CUADAN613

• Year

  2022

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Nominal Hours

  125

• 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 show range, depth, precision and complexity across ballet technique at a professional level in various ballet styles. The unit applies to those who are moving towards professional careers. They work in contexts where complex ballet technique is required for performing as members of a dance company as a soloist and in other professional contexts. At this level, they are constantly expanding and perfecting their artistry across complex dance sequences and repertoire, including solo and ensemble work. While some supervision and guidance are provided, they are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during practice sessions, rehearsals and live performances. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

• 1. Apply advanced physical conditioning program
• 2. Execute professional level of ballet technique in practice sessions
• 3. Present complex ballet repertoire in practice sessions
• 4. Review and develop strategies to enhance professional practice

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: present at least four ballet pieces at a professional level, at least one of which must be an ensemble piece, and at least two of which must be solo pieces. In the course of the above, the candidate must: demonstrate the following fundamental technical principles in classical ballet during presentations: o high level of coordination of limbs, torso and head o high level of spatial awareness o alignment and extensions in difficult combinations o skills and speed in directional changes o reproduction of complex movement sequences on both sides of the body develop strategies to enhance professional practice use ballet terminology, including gender-specific vocabulary, when required communicate mood and style through dance demonstrate physical control during presentation maintain correct posture, weight placement and alignment in fully rotated turn-out position.

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: fundamental technical principles in classical and contemporary ballet principles relating to physical movements and ballet technique, including: o extending o folding o relationship with gravity o rotating o shifting weight o spatial awareness o successional movement o use of breath 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 ballet terminology required to demonstrate the performance evidence strategies to enhance professional practice health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation, and their application to ballet dance technique history and philosophical nature of ballet.

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 studios with required flooring for performing ballet interaction with others required to demonstrate the performance evidence opportunities for ballet performances 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.