Dance Courses at Gonzaga
Grade 10 Open Dance ATC 2O1
This course requires students to develop their dance skills and learn the theoretical basis for working with anatomical structure in executing dance movements. Student learning will include the processes that form the basis for creating dance; the historical development of dance; students' own aesthetic appreciation of dance as they participate in dance class, rehearsals, and performances; and the specialized vocabulary of dance criticism.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11 Mixed Dance ATC 3M1
This course emphasizes the development of technical, composition, and presentation skills in one or more world dance forms. Students will acquire and refine dance skills; compose and present increasingly complex dance works; interpret and evaluate a variety of dance presentations; and study the historical development of various dance forms and the function of dance in specific cultures.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Dance.
Grade 12 Mixed Dance ATC 4M1
This course emphasizes the development of technical proficiency and the creation and presentation of complex compositions. Students will acquire increasingly difficult technical skills; assume leadership as dancers, choreographers, and production personnel; analyze and evaluate dance performances; and study historical and cultural aspects of dance, especially of dance in Canada.
Prerequisite: Dance, Grade 11, University / College Preparation
Dance Club at Gonzaga
Throughout the school year Gonzaga Dance Club dancers learn dance routines and perform the routines at the two dance shows hosted through Gonzaga Dance, school events, school celebrations, and throughout our school community. This club is not geared to competitive dancers. The goal is to provide a positive opportunity to those students who would like to take dance lessons but are unable to.
This semester, Gonzaga Dance is offering the following groups for students in preparation for the semester end dance show.
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