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Title
Choreograph dance for others
Level
4
Credits
8
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: apply
knowledge of choreographic elements in a dance work; apply
structures and devices in choreographic process; discuss and
evaluate choreographic work of others; conceptualise an idea;
choreograph dance for others; demonstrate people skills within
choreographic process; and present choreographed dance.
Classification
Dance > Dance Choreography
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 11500, Explore the making of dance, or Unit 11495,
Choreograph dance, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Glossary of terms used in this unit standard:
Inner space refers to internal movement, rhythms and emotions.
Personal space refers to the immediate space around the body.
General space refers to the space beyond personal space.
Apply refers to using elements, structures, devices, methods and processes as part
of choreographic process.
2
Recording and presentation of plan, process, and product may include permanent
evidence, e.g., creative journal, including electronic, video, drawings, and may
involve oral presentations.
3
On-going critical reflection of the process and evaluation of the end product by the
choreographer is intended throughout this unit.
4
Discussion and evaluation of the choreographic work of others may be presented in
one of written, oral, visual, or combination forms. Length of presentation should be of
five to ten minutes or equivalent in recorded form.
5
It is intended that the demonstration of the elements within this unit standard is
displayed in an integrated manner.
6
Assessment of this unit must include both the process and the end product.
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The performance context in which the choreographed dance is presented assumes
an open audience.
8
Quality of work in relation to the outcomes of this unit standard is the factor rather
than the quality of time covered. However, it is expected that the choreographic work
at this level will require the development of a dance with a minimum duration of three
minutes.
9
Respect for ownership of original ideas and cultural sensitivity underpins the learning
and teaching in this unit standard.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Apply knowledge of choreographic elements in a dance work.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Dance work applies a range of space components.
Range
1.2
Dance work applies time components.
Range
1.3
may include but are not limited to - tempo, rhythm, accent,
phrasing including musical phrasing.
Dance work applies dance dynamics.
Range
1.4
may include but are not limited to – inner space, personal space,
general space, relationship of self to others and/or objects, levels,
planes, directions, lines, points of focus, pathways.
may include but are not limited to - intensities, qualities as required
by choreographic intention;
integrity of emotional content.
Dance work applies integration of choreographic elements.
Range
space, time, dynamics, relationships.
Outcome 2
Apply structure and devices in choreographic process.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Dance making process applies a choreographic structure.
Range
may include but is not limited to - phrasing, musical structures,
individual, pair, group.
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Dance making process applies choreographic devices.
Range
may include but are not limited to - motif, juxtaposition, repetition.
Outcome 3
Discuss and evaluate choreographic work of others.
Range
viewing of dance performances, which may include but are not limited to - live
performance, video, film of established choreographers, and in-class
presentations.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Personal observation and recording identifies and explains thematic ideas.
3.2
Personal observation and discussion evaluates the use of choreographic
elements.
3.3
Personal observation and discussion evaluates the use of choreographic
devices.
3.4
Personal observation and discussion evaluates the use and integration of
elements, devices and structure towards realisation of the conceptual idea.
3.5
Two works are compared.
Range
may include but are not limited to - ideas, elements, devices,
structure.
Outcome 4
Conceptualise an idea.
Evidence requirements
4.1
A range of creative ideas are explored and recorded in creative journal.
Range
4.2
Two ideas are conceptualised.
Range
4.3
may include but are not limited to - exposure to other art forms,
observation of human and animal behaviour, improvisation,
visualisation, nature, dreams, personal experience.
work shopping different alternatives.
An idea is developed from idea to a plan.
Range
idea, number of dancers, dancing venue, costume and design
ideas, use of dance style or vocabulary, other components and
how they are intended to be used, accompaniment, thematic
development.
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Outcome 5
Choreograph dance for others.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Dance movement is explored and developed through work shopping.
Range
5.2
A work in progress displays knowledge of choreographic methods.
Range
5.3
may involve - discussion, improvisation, definition, refinement,
selection, observation, appreciation of different viewpoints,
demonstration, interpretation, recognition and use of individual
process and reflection.
organising, phrasing, structuring and developing of material, which
may include but is not limited to - motif, chance, accumulation,
phrasing, retrograde, juxtaposition, theme and variation, stage
conventions, improvisation.
Recorded evidence demonstrates reflection on the success of methods and
processes used, and the efforts made to refine the choreographic work.
Outcome 6
Demonstrate people skills within choreographic process.
Evidence requirements
6.1
Organisational skills are utilised for the benefit of the process.
Range
6.2
scheduling, time management, physical and technical
arrangements.
Rehearsal protocols are used to enhance the process.
Range
set, communicated, monitored.
6.3
Leadership skills are used to enhance the organisation, generation, and
realisation of work.
6.4
Communication skills are used to enhance the organisation, generation, and
realisation of work.
6.5
Consideration of ideas and advice demonstrates openness to the contribution of
others.
6.6
Attitude to dance making displays concern and responsibility for the physical
safety of others.
6.7
Working relationships demonstrate and encourage trust and commitment to the
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work in progress.
Outcome 7
Present choreographed dance.
Range
presentation should be of no less than three minutes duration.
Evidence requirements
7.1
Choreographic presentation is evidence that the idea has been developed and
refined through an effective rehearsal process.
7.2
There is evidence that the performance communicates the physical and
emotional presentation of an idea.
7.3
The work shows evidence of use of choreographic elements, structures, and
devices relevant to the enhancement of the idea.
7.4
Personal review is recorded which displays critical evaluation of the
presentation and how it was developed.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 November 1997
31 December 2016
Revision
2
4 October 2000
31 December 2016
Revision
3
12 September 2002
31 December 2016
Review
4
4 December 2012
31 December 2016
Rollover
5
20 March 2014
31 December 2016
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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