Grade 9 Dance
ATC10
This is an open dance course where you will be studying three types of dance: Modern, Jazz and Ballet.
Evaluation and Assessment
unit 1: Jazz
unit 2 : Ballet
unit 3 : Modern
unit 4 : Jazz
unit 5 : Modern
unit 6 : Ballet
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Written Exam (10%)
Culminating Activity
Production (20%)
Creative Exam (10%)
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100%
Within each unit there are technique classes, theory, composition and presentation components which contribute to your mark.
Your year’s mark will be based on:
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
Knowledge and Understanding:
safety in dance and how dance contributes to your well being (classroom rules, biomechanics, kinesiology).
historical and cultural significance of the dance styles studied
vocabulary and terminology
describe characteristics of dance types studied
observe and comment on different forms and styles of dance
describe elements of dance
Application/Creation:
technique – demonstrate body positions and movement skills
demonstrate and explore elements of dance (space, shape, time, energy
relationships)
improvise, experiment, and compose
rehearsal, performance and presentation skills
work with various structures – canon, rondo etc.
use various stimuli
work with computer / video technology
Thinking/Inquiry/Analysis:
observe, describe, compare a broad spectrum of dance
reflect on the work of others and yourself
theatre etiquette
use library and research skills
explain how dance is used in the community
explain how skills developed in dance can be used elsewhere
Communication:
communicate and express ideas and information in a variety of ways for a number of audiences and purposes (daily etiquette, presentation, written, verbal, non verbal expression)
Our Goals in Dance
to experience the creative and compositional aspects of dance
to receive training in three different types of dance
to learn how to care for one’s body – the dancer’s instrument
to gain confidence through taking part in daily classroom presentation and practice as well
as larger productions
to instill a sense of responsibility and discipline through daily practice both as an individual and
as a team player
to work on literacy through sharpening reading, writing and research skills
to integrate and relate dance to other disciplines (music, art, drama, literature history,
political and social issues, science etc.)
Course Expectations:
Students must:
be in attendance at all times
change into proper dance wear for each class and wear proper footwear according to the uniform and style of dance being studied
remove all jewelry and gum each class and rehearsal
participate to their fullest ability
cooperate and respect the people and property around them
bring a binder, pen and paper to each class
complete assignments and homework as assigned
hand in all assignments on time
attend extra rehearsals at lunch or after school as required for performances and
productions
attend and review at least one live professional performance per school year
help with costumes and set designs as required throughout the year