Our courses focus on learning, creating and performing dances! You will learn full class pieces, and create small group numbers in a variety of dance styles. Through these processes, you will learn about the creative process and techniques used in various dance forms. At the end of each term, our classes will come together to put on a dance showcase where you will have the opportunity to perform your dances!
If any of that sounds intimidating, don’t worry, we will provide you with the tools you need to create and perform with confidence!
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This course gives students the opportunity to explore their technical and compositional skills by applying the elements of dance and the tools of composition in a variety of performance situations. Students will demonstrate an understanding of safe practices with regard to themselves and others in the dance environment, and identify the function and significance of dance within the global community.
Prerequisite: None
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
PREREQUISITE WAIVED for the 2026/2027 school year! If you didn't take ATC1O or ATC2O but are going into grade 11, please sign up and let Ms. Hiltz or Ms. Hopper know so we can waive the error in Xello.
This course emphasizes the development of students’ artistry, improvisational and compositional skills, and technical proficiency in dance genres from around the world. 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 reflect on how the study of dance affects personal and artistic development.
Prerequisite: ATC1O or ATC2O
Offered in the 2027/2028 school year
This course emphasizes the development of students’ technical proficiency, fluency in the language of movement in dance genres from around the world, and understanding of dance science. Students will explain the social, cultural, and historical contexts of dance; apply the creative process 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.
Prerequisite: ATC3M
Curriculum
Want to learn more about the curriculum?
Information about grade 9 and grade 10 dance begins on page 49 of the Junior Arts Curriculum Document
Information about grade 11 and grade 12 dance begins on page 51of the Senior Arts Curriculum Document