Grade 9 Overall Expectations:
Creating, Presenting and Performing
The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary
- Elements of Dance (Youtube)
- Elements of Dance 2 (Youtube)
- Elements of Dance 3 (Youtube)
- The Creative Process (Youtube)
- How to Prepare your Mind (Youtube)
- The Creative Process (Website)
- A Choreographer’s Creative Process (Website)
- Dance and Identity Unit (Website)
Choreography and Composition: combine the elements of dance in a variety of ways in composing individual and ensemble dance creations
- European Dance (Book)
- Ballet (Book)
- Ballet-fit (Book)
- The Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing (Book)
- How to Choreograph a Dance Routine (Youtube)
- How to Not Get Choreo Block (Youtube)
- How to Dance Like an Animal (Youtube)
- Creating Chair Duets (Youtube)
- Tips From Famous Choreographers (Youtube Playlist)
- Dance Tutorials (Youtube Playlist)
- Prop Project (Website)
Dance Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of the dance techniques and movement vocabularies of a variety of dance forms from around the world
- Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance (Book)
- This Joint is Jumpin’! (DVD)
- Line Dancing (Youtube)
- Turns (Youtube)
- Basic Samba Steps (Youtube)
- Jazz Basics (Youtube Playlist)
- African Dance Lesson (Youtube)
- Swing Dance Lessons (Youtube)
Performance: apply dance presentation skills in a variety of contexts and performances
- Choreography in Theatre (Hoopla ebook)
- Hair and Make-up in Theatre (Hoopla ebook)
- Costume Design in Theatre (Hoopla ebook)
- Performance Tips (Youtube)
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
- Innovation in Dance (Youtube)
- Chair Duets (Youtube)
- Dances to Calm You Down (Youtube Playlist)
- Dance Reflection Prompts (Website)
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
- The Great Ninjinsky (Book)
- Let’s Dance (Book)
- Heartbeat of the People (Book)
- Tap World (DVD)
- Dance Off (Hoopla movie)
- Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive (Website)
- Numeridanse (Website)
- Arts Alive (Website)
- Canada’s National Ballet School (Website)
Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in dance arts
- Howling Near Heaven (Book)
- Create a Successful Dance Portfolio (Website)
- Do I Really Need This (Website)
- Your Relationship With Money (Website)
- Giving and Receiving (Website)
- The Dance Studio (Website)
- Shall We Dance Studio Windsor (Website)
- Cathy’s Dance Studio (Website)
Foundations
Physiology and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use the correct terminology when referring to, the physiology of movement as it relates to dance
- Dance Movements (Website)
- Promoting a Healthy Body Image (Website)
- Every Body Can Dance (Website)
- Tips to Promoting Body Positivity in Dancers (Website)
- Dance Vocabulary and Resources (Website)
- Skeletal System (Youtube)
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
- Tap Roots (Book)
- Brotherhood in Rhythm (Book)
- Ballet (Book)
- A Century of Dance (Book)
- British Pathe (Website)
- The Evolution of Ballet (Website)
- History of Jazz Dance (Website)
- South Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Peoples of Canada (Website)
- Why Do We Dance? (Youtube)
- Capoeira meets Breakdancing (Youtube)
Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in dance activities
- Practice Tips for Better Balance (Youtube)
- Creating Accessible Arts Spaces (Website)
- Short Term Vs. Long Term Goals (Website)
- Do’s and Don’ts of Collaborative Dance (Website)
- Safety Management Strategies for Dance Studios (Website)
- Being a Respectful Dance Student (Website)
- What Does “Great Artists Steal” Really Mean? (Website)