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 generate movement through structured and unstructured improvisation, 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.

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.

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: ATC 1O0 or ATC 2O0

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: ATC 3M1

This course is a "Leadership Dance Course” which integrates grade 12 students with students with special needs. The emphasis is on co-operative and leadership skills through the development of creative composition, and presentation skills within the classroom using dance as a medium. Leadership students will interact with special needs students through dance warm-ups, games, and activities in a positive and encouraging setting. Leadership students will acquire and refine dance skills; compose and present dance works; interpret and evaluate a variety of dance presentations, and develop leadership skills.

PREREQUISITE: ATC 3M1