Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level

• Unit Code

  CUADAN614

• Year

  2022

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Nominal Hours

  120

• 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 prepare for and execute a ballet performance at a professional level. This involves showing range, depth, precision and complexity across ballet technique in performance of classical and contemporary repertoire. The unit applies to those who are moving towards professional careers in contexts where complex ballet technique is required for performing at a professional level, as members of a dance company as a soloist and in ensembles. At this level, they are constantly expanding and perfecting their artistry across complex dance sequences and repertoire and in varying professional-level performances 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 physical conditioning program
• 2. Prepare to perform ballet at professional level
• 3. Perform at professional level
• 4. Review and develop professional performance 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: prepare for and perform at least three different ballet dance pieces to a professional level, at least two of which must be ensemble pieces, and at least one of which must be a solo piece. In the course of the above, the candidate must: demonstrate physical control throughout ensemble and solo performances proficiently execute ballet sequences demonstrating the following fundamental ballet skills: o high level of coordination of limbs, torso and head o high level of spatial awareness in group movements o alignment and extensions in highly difficult combinations o skills and speed in directional changes o reproduction of complex movement sequences on both sides of the body identify opportunities to develop professional performance practice use ballet and stage terminology in discussions about performances respond to different time signatures in music demonstrate confidence in creating movement sequences.

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: 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 health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment strategies to enhance professional practice ballet terminology required to demonstrate the performance evidence professional dance standards applicable to ballet performance performance psychology techniques applicable to ballet at a professional level 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 music or accompanists opportunities for ballet performances interaction with others required to demonstrate performance evidence. 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.