DANCE 10
(DAN10)
No Dance experience necessary
In this course students will explore a variety of dance forms in order to develop an increased awareness of the range of dance styles.
Dance 10 consists of 3 main components: performance, composition and analysis. Students will increase their understanding of choreography and use critical thought when responding to dance presentations. Students will work on improving their performance skills and dance techniques. Students will perform in a variety of settings including a semester-end recital!
DANCE 20
(DAN20)
Pre-Req: DAN10 recommended
In this course students will continue to explore a variety of dance forms in order to extend their dance repertoire to include a range of dance types and their own dance creations. Students will extend understanding of the development of various dance types (Aboriginal, ballet, cultural, jazz, modern and social) and dance techniques in relation to their cultural and social contexts.
Dance 20 consists of 3 main components: performance, composition and analysis. Students will work on improving their performance skills and dance technique. Students will perform in a variety of settings including a semester-end recital!
DANCE 30
(DAN30)
Pre-Req: DAN20 recommended
In this course students continue to explore a variety of dance forms in order to develop an increased awareness of the range of dance styles. Dance 30 continues to examine three main components: performance, composition and analysis. Students will study dance composition and work on improving their performance skills and dance technique. Analysis of students work and other professional choreographers is also a focus. Students will study dance through practical, visual, and written experiences. In this final year students will refine their composition skills as they choreograph a group piece to present at a year-end showcase.
