This document contains a skills audit for performing arts that assesses different skills related to movement, vocals, musical theatre interpretation, character interpretation, physical skills, dance physical skills, musical theatre and singing skills, and personal management skills. It rates understanding and ability in each skill area as having no understanding/skills, some understanding/skills, good understanding/skills, or excellent understanding/skills. Specialist skills can also be detailed at the end.

1. SKILLS AUDIT
START OF
PERFORMING ARTS
No
understanding/no
skills
Some
understanding/some
skills
Good
understanding/Good
skills
Excellent
understanding/Excellent
skills
MOVEMENT SKILLS
Coordination
Balance
Weight placement
Focus & Control
Spatial Awareness
Relaxation
Movement Memory
Gesture
Facial Expression
Characterisation
Pace, Energy, Dynamics
Trust
VOCAL SKILLS
Articulation
Inflection
Modulation
Projection
Register
Pitch
Timing
Breath Control

2. Use of Pause
Use of Pace
Dialect and Accent
Characterisation
Projection
MUSICAL THEATRE INTERPRETIVE SKILLS
Analysis of score, dialogue, lyrics and
choreography to build an
understanding of the piece
Character and relationships to other
roles/characters
Social and historical background of
the musical
Author’s/composer’s/choreographer’s
intention
CHARACTER INTERPRETATION
Analysing physical characteristics
Proxemics/relationships
Semiotics
Sub-text
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Characterisation
Facial Expression
Gesture
Mannerism
Posture
Rhythm & Tempo
Weight Placement
Timing & Pace
Relationship

3. Reaction & Interaction with other
Characters/Roles
Audience
Proxemics
Use of Space
Use and manipulation of props and
equipment
DANCE PHYSICAL SKILLS
Physical skills appropriate to the
dance style
Physical characterisation and
expression
Timing and rhythmic accuracy
Emphasis
Musicality
Phrasing
Projection
Breathing
Impetus
Facial Expression
Relationship
Reaction and interaction with other
performers
Stylistic quality of movement
Use of space
Spatial Awareness
MUSICAL THEATRE & SINGING SKILLS
Turning
Rhythm
Tempo
Intonation

4. Musicality
Dynamics
Characterisation
Projection
Phrasing
Expression
Awareness of accompaniment &
backing tracks
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Attendance & punctuality
Being ready to work, warming up and
cooling down
Wearing correct attire and
presentation e.g. footwear, dance
wear, loose clothing
Hair tied back, no jewellery
Concentration and focus
Learning dialogue and actions
Listening and responding positively to
direction, instruction and feedback
Willingness to experiment and try
new things
Sensitivity and empathy towards
others
SPECIALIST SKILLS
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