DANCE FOUNDATIONS 9
This course is an extension of the gr.8 level, but students do not need to have previous experience. A variety of dance styles will be explored which could include Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Disco, Street Jazz and more. The general structure and content of the course is like Dance Foundations 8 in its warmups, and team building exercises, but previous dance technique is coupled with more difficult challenges. This is a great course for beginner to intermediate dancers and adjustments in difficulty levels are made for more advanced students as well. Through a progressive approach, students can expect to improve in strength, flexibility, stamina, balance, and coordination; in addition to building confidence, building trust with one another, and learning how to lead by example. Students can expect to work in pairs, small groups, and as a large class in preparation for the Year End Dance Recital.
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NEW COURSE! DANCE CREW 9
Dance Crew 9 is a new course for students who are interested in focussing on urban dance styles such as Hip Hop, Tutting, Locking, Breakdance, and more. Students do not need to have previous experience. The general structure will include warmups, team building exercises, small group movement explorations, and technical building. This is a great course for beginner to intermediate dancers and adjustments in difficulty levels are made for more advanced students as well. Through a progressive approach, students can expect to improve in strength, flexibility, stamina, balance, and coordination; in addition to building confidence, building trust with one another, and learning how to lead by example. Students can expect to work in pairs, small groups, and as a large class in preparation for the Year End Dance Recital.
DANCE COMPANY 9 (by audition)
Dance Company is open to qualified grade 9 students who may apply through teacher approval or an audition. This course is a class for students who are highly motivated and those who have extensive previous dance training or experience in either modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, or breakdance. It is recommended that students take an additional dance class in either dance foundations or an after–school dance course to improve their technical learning. There are two groups in this class. One focuses on hip hop technique while the other focuses on modern technique. Students are given the opportunity to create their own choreography to be presented in future shows. Students also participate in a large class dance to be performed at the Burnaby Festival of Dance and the Year End Dance recital.
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WORLD DANCE 10 (after school)
World Dance 10 is a 4 credit 9th block course in which grade 9 students can take. Previous experience is not necessary. Students will explore at least 2 types of world dance styles that may include Bhangra, Tahitian, Tinikling, Hawaiian, Broadway Jazz, Musical Theatre, or Maori Poi. Students will learn dance technique, choreography, history, and other aspects such as costuming and performance. Students may be asked to perform at various events which includes the year end dance recital. Please note that students who take a dance class in grade 10, 11, and 12 will be eligible for a dance scholarship upon graduation.
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DANCE PRODUCTION 10 (after school)
Dance Production 10 is a 4 credit 9th block course in which grade 9 students can take. There is no dancing involved in this course and no experience is necessary. Students gain experience in the behind-the-scenes aspects of putting on a dance show. Students can expect to improve their practical skills in the areas of costume design, graphic design, organization, stage effects, music mixing, set construction, makeup design, prop design, and stage management. This course is a wonderful way to meet new friends as a lot of our projects are group based. Teamwork is a huge aspect of this class. Students who are not enrolled in another dance course will be expected to help run the year end dance recital backstage. This course would be beneficial for students who are thinking of pursuing marketing, visual art, fashion design, or stage management. Please note that students who take a dance class in grade 10, 11, and 12 will be eligible for a dance scholarship upon graduation.