Course Evaluation:
Participation/Prepared - 40%
Demonstrations - 10%
Final Presentation (exam) - 20%
Portfolio - 20%
Projects - 10%
Demonstrations - 10%
Final Presentation (exam) - 20%
Portfolio - 20%
Projects - 10%
Dance 12 Music:
Dance 12 : Final Project ( Mme Bergeron)
In groups of two or three, create a short video ( approx. 5 min.) in which group members will perform an original routine depicting a form of creative/ interpretive dance. The dance must be set to music and include background images. Please cite your source for the music.
You will have four or five class periods to work on your project but you will need to work during your own time as well to practise your routines and put the finishing touches on your video. Your routine should not resemble any type of dance or routine that you have already done in the context of dance class. All group members must contribute equally to the project and should use his/her talents to produce an excellent finished product. Participants in the dance should wear an appropriate form of dance attire.
Small Group Routines:
April 7-13 we will be working on small group routines.
We will present to the class in 'costume' on Thursday April 14th.
Group Routines Must Include:
Dance 12 Project: Interview a professional dancer ( in partners or groups of three) ( Mme. Bergeron)
1) Choose the person you would like to interview and contact them via phone, email, etc.
The person must be a professional or receive some sort of remuneration related to their career in dance.
2) Compose a list of 15–20 questions that you would like to ask the dancer. These should be specifically related to their career, training and education but you are also free to ask questions related to other pertinent aspects of their life or career.
3) Arrange to conduct your interview in person, by phone, via Skype or FaceTime. The interview must be recorded or filmed to present to the class for evaluation purposes.
4) Each member of the group is required to give a personal account of their overall impression of the interview- what they learned, what they most appreciated, etc.
5) Each member of the group is expected to participate in the interview process.
6) All groups are expected to present their projects the first week after March break ( March 21–24) unless alternate dates have been determined.
Dance 12: Project: The Many Faces of Dance (Mme. Bergeron)
1) In collaboration with a partner, choose one of the following styles of dance:
* classical ballet
* contemporary ballet
* modern dance
* hip hop
* jazz dance
* interpretive dance
* dance crazes of the fifties, sixties, or seventies
* dance styles of the roaring twenties
* a topic of your choice
2) Your project must include the following elements:
a) The origins or history of the dance style(s)
b) The prominent forms or main styles
c) The types of music which accompany the dance(s)
d) The role of the choreographer ( if applicable)
e) Notable dancers and/or choreographers
f) Two short videos depicting two different styles or dances
g) A short dance lesson in which you will teach the class a few moves related to the style you have chosen. ( 5 min. )
3) Your presentation will be in the format of a powerpoint, prezi, keynote, etc. which must include a list of references ( sites consulted).
June 15 - Exiting Journal
Please take your time and answer the following questions (in paragraphs) as your existing journal for the Dance 12 course:
In groups of two or three, create a short video ( approx. 5 min.) in which group members will perform an original routine depicting a form of creative/ interpretive dance. The dance must be set to music and include background images. Please cite your source for the music.
You will have four or five class periods to work on your project but you will need to work during your own time as well to practise your routines and put the finishing touches on your video. Your routine should not resemble any type of dance or routine that you have already done in the context of dance class. All group members must contribute equally to the project and should use his/her talents to produce an excellent finished product. Participants in the dance should wear an appropriate form of dance attire.
Small Group Routines:
April 7-13 we will be working on small group routines.
We will present to the class in 'costume' on Thursday April 14th.
Group Routines Must Include:
- 4 bars of synchronized choreography (every group member)
- 8 bars of mirrored choreography (every group member)
- must hit heights of low, medium and high at some point throughout the dance
- must include head positions (corner, chin up, head down, side, etc.)
- choreography must be between 1:30-2:00 minutes
Dance 12 Project: Interview a professional dancer ( in partners or groups of three) ( Mme. Bergeron)
1) Choose the person you would like to interview and contact them via phone, email, etc.
The person must be a professional or receive some sort of remuneration related to their career in dance.
2) Compose a list of 15–20 questions that you would like to ask the dancer. These should be specifically related to their career, training and education but you are also free to ask questions related to other pertinent aspects of their life or career.
3) Arrange to conduct your interview in person, by phone, via Skype or FaceTime. The interview must be recorded or filmed to present to the class for evaluation purposes.
4) Each member of the group is required to give a personal account of their overall impression of the interview- what they learned, what they most appreciated, etc.
5) Each member of the group is expected to participate in the interview process.
6) All groups are expected to present their projects the first week after March break ( March 21–24) unless alternate dates have been determined.
Dance 12: Project: The Many Faces of Dance (Mme. Bergeron)
1) In collaboration with a partner, choose one of the following styles of dance:
* classical ballet
* contemporary ballet
* modern dance
* hip hop
* jazz dance
* interpretive dance
* dance crazes of the fifties, sixties, or seventies
* dance styles of the roaring twenties
* a topic of your choice
2) Your project must include the following elements:
a) The origins or history of the dance style(s)
b) The prominent forms or main styles
c) The types of music which accompany the dance(s)
d) The role of the choreographer ( if applicable)
e) Notable dancers and/or choreographers
f) Two short videos depicting two different styles or dances
g) A short dance lesson in which you will teach the class a few moves related to the style you have chosen. ( 5 min. )
3) Your presentation will be in the format of a powerpoint, prezi, keynote, etc. which must include a list of references ( sites consulted).
June 15 - Exiting Journal
Please take your time and answer the following questions (in paragraphs) as your existing journal for the Dance 12 course:
- What have you learned from this course?
- What was your favourite memory from this course?
- Was there a point during this course where you surprised yourself or made a personal 'ah ha' moment?
- Would you recommend this course to others? Why or why not?
- Do you think that a student can aquire skills in the Dance 12 course that can have a positive affect on their personality and, or confidence?