Eastwood Dance

Course:

ATC 1OY
Grade 9 Dance Major
Teacher:
Mrs. J. Dolishny
Room:
16
Class website: go to classroom.google.com - join as student - course code is
ATC1OY-01
-code is 4pd2gh
Remind: text @atc1oy to (705) 230-2382 to get text updates

Unit Titles and Essential Course Learnings

Technical training
Jazz, Ballet, Modern Dance practical class
Dance technical vocabulary
Class performance presentation (Gala-Nov. 23, 24, 25 & December Dance Show Dec. 7)
Roots of Ballet
Written notes, readings, DVDs
Renaissance Ballet Festival
Corps de Ballet Choreography
Anatomy & Dance Injury Prevention
Written notes, readings
Written test
Injury project written assignment
Elements of Dance Movement
Elemental Composition
Assessment and Evaluation throughout the Course:
Knowledge
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Creation

18%
17%
17%
18%

70%

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Composition, Anatomy, History

Reflective Writing, Injury assignment, Composition
Performance Presentation, Composition, Research, Discussion
Composition (process & product) of solo and group work

Summative Performance Tasks:

Composition & Performance Small Group Composition
Dance Showcase: December 9 @ 7:00pm ($5 students/seniors, $10 adults)
Eastwood Auditorium (Tech. Dec. 7, Dress Dec. 8 2:30-5pm)
Focus on group choreography & performance - Class Dance Choreography for Dance Showcase
Composition Colour Solo
Informal showing in Studio
Roots of Dance history, culture and appreciation
Roots of Dance Festival and Poster Presentation in Studio
Major Test Written

Dance technical vocabulary

Anatomy

Roots of ballet/dance

Elemental composition
Scheduled Guest Artist: -Evan Supple (contemporary ballet master class) Sept/Oct. 2016

10%
5%
5%
5%
5%

Percussionist -TBA

CLASS SCHEDULE

Units to be organized throughout the semester

THE FOLLOWING ARE OVERALL EXPECTATIONS COVERED IN ATC 1OY:
CREATING, PRESENTING AND PERFORMING
The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, and a variety of sources to
develop movement vocabulary
Choreography and Composition: combine the elements of dance in a variety of ways in composing
individual and ensemble dance creations
Dance Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of the dance techniques and movement vocabularies
of a variety of dance forms from around the world
Performance: apply dance presentation skills in a variety of contexts and performances.
REFLECTING, RESPONDING AND ANALYSING
The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and
others dance works and activities
Dance and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used
dance, and of how creating and viewing dance can benefit individuals, groups, and communities;
FOUNDATIONS
Physiology and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of and use correct terminology when
referring to, the physiology of movement as it relates to dance;
Contexts and Influences: demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, and historical origins
and development of dance forms, including their influence on each other and on society;
Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and
interpersonal practices in dance activities.
MISSED WORK
It is expected that students complete all assigned work in a timely manner. Students who are absent on the day of
an assessment (e.g. test or presentation) or when an assignment is due, must speak with their teacher when they
return to make arrangements to complete the required work. Whenever possible, students will inform their
teacher in advance of their absence. Each assessment will have a final date of submission after which it will no
longer be graded. This date will be clearly communicated to students by the teacher. Work that has not been
submitted by the final due date will be deemed incomplete for the purposes of grade reporting. Failure to
complete all required work will negatively impact a students final grade, and may prevent successful attainment
of the credit. In addition, students who do not submit work in a timely manner should expect to have this
reflected in the Learning Skills and comments sections of the report card.

DANCE MAJORS AT EASTWOOD COLLEGIATE

A.

REQUIRED DANCE CLOTHES TO BE WORN AT ALL DANCE CLASSES AND REHEARSALS

Girls - Body suit and tights or Yoga top and pants (jazz & modern girls)
Girls - Body suit and pink or beige tights and properly coiffed bun (ballet girls)
Boys Solid coloured (black) top, dance pants or shorts (jazz, modern & ballet boys)
Modern bare feet
Ballet ballet shoes
Jazz - bare feet, jazz shoes (no runners) or half soles
Hair tied back in hair elastic or hair band (if short)

NO BOOTY SHORTS!!!!!!!!!!! (unless tights worn underneath)

NO CROP TOPS!!!!
B.

CLASS ROUTINE
Students are expected to change and be in the studio 5 minutes after first bell rings.
All valuables must be left in your locker.
Shoes must be removed before you enter the dance floor area.
Bags with clothes and books, etc. neatly packed inside MUST be kept in the change area during
class.
Technical equipment, storage out of bounds to students.
Persons expected to stretch before class.
No student may leave the studio before the bell ending the class rings or without permission of
the teacher.
Any accidents or injuries should be reported immediately.
No food, beverages or gum allowed in studio any time.
Work missed due to absence or illness is to be caught up for their next class.

C.

I CANT DANCE TODAY

For one class report to your teacher before the class begins with a note from a parent or guardian
to explain valid reason for missing class. Unless note is presented or student appears extremely ill he/she will
take class. The student is expected to complete a written assignment during the class time.
For a prolonged excuse (more than 2 classes) ) a medical/health professional note is
required.
The student may be asked to complete a research assignment to make up class time.
For absence from summative evaluation a medical certificate is required.
If the student has forgotten his or her dance wear it is his or her responsibility to acquire some
from a fellow student or borrow clothing from the MAGIC BOX!!

D.

DISCIPLINE & PARTICIPATION

Co-operation, enthusiasm, courtesy and energy are expected.
Each student is evaluated on participation in every aspect of the course of study.
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the student to make-up for their absence from class by catching up on
any written notes, assignments or dance choreography that they missed.

Expectations for my life at Eastwood

Set expectations for your year at Eastwood and especially your semester in dance class. Be sure they are
realistic and appropriate expectations and dont let them interfere with reality or spoil the good things that
are happening.
DECIDE:
How things will turn out?

How you want people to behave?

 How you will take responsibility for your expectations?

How you will avoid forcing your expectations on others?

How you will get your expectations out in the open and stay on track?

Once there let go see how things turn out!!!