Dance Teaching Skill Set - Innovation & Business Skills Australia

A guide to RPL for assessorsQuestionWhat to look for in answerLink to units ofcompetency23. Describe at leastseven ways in whichknowledge ofkinesiology can beapplied to theteaching of danceand movement.• taking measures to prevent commoninjuries• employing effective injurymanagement strategies.In the answer look for ways, such as: 1• using safe mechanically correctmovement patterns specific to thedance style or genre• using exercises and choreographythat are mechanically safe andefficient• identifying incorrect, inefficient andpotentially dangerous movementpatterns• demonstrating and teaching safe,mechanically correct movement• adapting exercises and choreographythat may be risky• demonstrating movementmechanics for:o balanceo weight transfero weight takingo lifting techniques andpartneringo suitable for the dance style orgenre• making sure lifts, throws, balances,falls and weight support movementsare suitable for gender, physicaldevelopment, age, experience andskill level; and are biomechanicallysound• emphasising preparation in learninglifts, falls and cooperative workinvolving trust• making sure that correct handpositions and alignment are used forsupport in lifts• matching body shape and weight forpartnering exercises.CUADTM403• Element 4:Incorporatesafe danceor movementpractice intoclasses• Requiredknowledge1 Source: Ausdance, Safe dance practice, accessed from © 2012 Commonwealth of Australia Page 33 of 108