Choreography Grade 11
Elements of Movement
Students use the elements of movement (body, space, time, dynamics, and relationship) with increasing degrees of refinement, complexity, and variety.
| It is expected that students will:
- improvise movement:
- apply principles of movement to dance exploration
- apply an understanding of fitness, health, and safety to choreography
- use appropriate terminology to describe movement
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Creation and Composition
Students use the creative process of exploration, selection, combination, refinement,
and reflection to compose movement sequences and dances.
| It is expected that students will:
- improvise within a given structure, using the elements of movement as stimulus for exploration
- create compositions for a variety of purposes:
- to respond to or represent a range of stimuli
- for a given genre or style
- to emphasize given elements of movement
- for various performance group sizes
- apply one or more of the principles of design to create dances in narrative and
pattern choreographic forms
- refine dance sequences to clarify and enhance the choreography
- articulate own choreographic intent
- select or create stagecraft elements for a chosen choreography
- identify a variety of ways to record choreography
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Presentation and Performance
Students participate in the presentation and performance of dance.
| It is expected that students will:
- demonstrate skills and attitudes appropriate to the role of the choreographer in
presenting dance:
- ability to give direction
- respect for others' contributions
- commitment to the rehearsal process
- ability to give and receive constructive criticism
- use established criteria to analyse structure, style, and meaning in dance in terms
of:
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Dance and Society
Students demonstrate a growing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the history, diversity, roles, and influences of dance within society.
| It is expected that students will:
- articulate their goals in terms of the creative process
- identify the influences of technology on choreography
- compare the definitive styles of two or more choreographers
- analyse the cultural influences and evolution of choreography in a variety of context s
- assess the role of choreography in responding to community needs
- establish a plan for achieving personal goals for lifelong participation in dance
as a career, for recreation, or for entertainment
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Choreography Grade 12
Elements of Movement
Students use the elements of movement (body, space, time, dynamics, and relationship) with increasing degrees of refinement, complexity, and variety.
| It is expected that students will:
- improvise movement:
- apply principles of movement to dance exploration
- apply an understanding of fitness, health, and safety to choreography
- use appropriate terminology to describe movement and staging
|
Creation and Composition
Students use the creative process of exploration, selection, combination, refinement,
and reflection to compose movement sequences and dances.
| It is expected that students will:
- evaluate improvisation as a creative tool
- create compositions for a variety of purposes:
- to respond to or represent a range of stimuli
- for a variety of audiences
- for a variety of settings
- to represent different points of view
- apply elements of movement to develop a choreographic motif
- apply the principles of design to create dances in a wide range of pattern and narrative choreographic forms
- evaluate their choreography in terms of choreographic intent
- design stagecraft for a chosen choreography
- apply one or more methods to record choreography
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Presentation and Performance
Students participate in the presentation and performance of dance.
| It is expected that students will:
- demonstrate skills and attitudes appropriate to the role of the choreographer in
presenting dance:
- ability to lead a group effectively
- respect for others' contributions
- commitment to the rehearsal process
- ability to seek and apply constructive criticism
- assume the role of choreographer for a dance performance
- evaluate structure, style, and meaning in dance in terms of:
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Dance and Society
Students demonstrate a growing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the history, diversity, roles, and influences of dance within society.
| It is expected that students will:
- analyse cultural and historical influences on their choreography
- evaluate the influences of technology on choreography
- assess the function of dance in Canadian society
- evaluate career opportunities in choreography
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