Dance

Last updated February 4th, 2013

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Courses Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Dance   ATC2O ATC3M ATC4M

Dance courses are offered in grade 10, 11, and 12 

Dance, Grade 10, Open ATC2O

This course emphasizes the development of students’ technique and creative skills relating to the elements of dance and the tools of composition in a variety of performance situations. Students will identify responsible personal and interpersonal practices related to dance processes and production and will apply technologies and techniques throughout the process of creation to develop artistic scope in the dance arts.

Prerequisite: None

 

Dance, Grade 11, University/College Preparation ATC3M

Prerequisite: Dance, Grade 9 or 10, Open

This course emphasizes the development of students’ technical proficieny, fluency in the language of movement in global dance genres, and understanding of the dance sciences. Students will explain the social, cultural, and historical contexts of dance; apply the creativeprocess through the art of dance in a variety of ways; and exhibit an  understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in the arts as a lifelong learner.

Dance, Grade 12, University/College Preparation ATC4M

Prerequisite: Dance, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course emphasizes the development of students’ artistry, improvisational and compositional skills, and technical proficiency in global dance genres. Students will apply dance elements, techniques, and tools in a variety of ways including performance situations; describe and model responsible practices related to the dance environment; and refl ect on how the study of dance affects personal and artistic development.