Course Selections
DANCE 9: DANCE & THEATRICAL MOVEMENT EXPLORATORY (DNP 09)
Suggested Prerequisite: None
A great choice for ESL Students.
A fusion of fun and highly interactive activities that creatively combine movement and dance with theatre games. Exploratory and process oriented, students will be introduced to a diverse selection of dance and movement styles: Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Improvisation, Song and dance, and Ethnic. This course is taught by a certified teacher of Dance, Drama, English and ESL.
BEGINNER DANCE (YBGD 10/YBGD11/YBGD12
Suggested Prerequisite: None
Instruction in the fundamentals of dance technique in Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Ballet and Ethnic, with an emphasis on body alignment, movement vocabulary, performance skills and artistic expression. Performance and backstage experience are considered mandatory components of Beginner Dance. Dance classes are based on skill level and therefore multi-grade.
Performance Opportunities: Festival Competition and Evening of Dance at the Metro Studio Theatre.
INTERMEDIATE DANCE (YIMD 10/ YIMD 11/YIMD 12)
Suggested Prerequisite: Beginner Dance and/or permission of teacher
A further development of the techniques and skills in Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Ethnic and Ballet with an emphasis on performance skills and artistic expression. This course will include a brief survey of Dance History & an Independent Study Project of student’s choice. Performance and backstage experience are considered mandatory components of Intermediate Dance. Dance classes are based on skill level and therefore multi-grade. Performance Opportunities: Festival Competition and Evening of Dance at the Metro Studio Theatre.
ADVANCED DANCE (YADD10/YADD11/YADD12)
Suggested Prerequisite: Intermediate Dance and/or permission of teacher Instruction in Advanced technique within a diverse selection of dance genres. Emphasis on perfomrance skills, injury prevention, artistic expression and musicality. This course includes a brief introudction to Dance Criticism;Resume adn Audition Preparation; and a Research Project of student’s choice. Performance and backstage experience are considered mandatory components of Advanced Dacne. Classes are based on skill level and therefore multi-grade. Performance Opportunities: Festival Competition and Evening of Dance at the Metro Studio Theatre.
CHOREOGRAPHY 11 (DNC11)
Suggested Prerequisite: Intermediate Dance and/or permission of teacher. A composition=-based course that examines the possible ways the body can be used in movement. The following themes will be introduced and explored: Body Awareness; Weight & Time; Space; Adaptation to a Partner; Instrumental Use of the Body; Spatial & Group Formations; and Expressive Qualities of Movement. Students will work within a diverse range of dance genres with the support of films, demonstrations, readings and discussions. Students will be expected to participate in both group and individual projects.
CHOREOGRAPHY 12 (DNC12)
Pre-requisite: Choreography 11 Course Content will be designed to meet the needs and skill level of the individual student, ranging from the Intermediate to the Advanced level. It is assumed the student has successfully completed Choreography 11. An Independent Study Project of student’s choice will include the workshop and presentation of minimum of one piece of original choreography.
DANCE PERFORMANCE (DNP10/DNP11/DNP12)
Pre-requisite: By Audition/students encouraged to register for Advanced Dance. This class meets outside the regular timetable. Students will be expected to attend rehearsal as scheduled, with schedules posted 2 weeks in advance, to accommodate guest choreographers and workshop teachers. A performance-based course that focuses on building a diverse repertory of theatrical dances for out-reach community presentation and dance competitions. Established in 2006, this performance troupe is known as ‘Platform 61’ and focuses on refining and enriching individual student’s movement vocabulary in a collaborative and supportive environment. students must be prepared to receive direction an constructive critiicism; be self-motivated and self-directed; repsect and value peer interactions; be prepared to make a contribution to the Victoria High School and our lcoal community. Assessments and evaluations included.
For more information, please consult our 2015/16 Course Selection Handbook, or contact Mr. Alan Penty, arpenty@sd61.bc.ca.