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Iona Dance Program
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Iona Catholic Secondary Regional Arts Program
Dance Program Overview
Iona’s dance program focuses on
developing the technique, creativity
and artistry of each student. The
dance curriculum is developed
around Classical Ballet (R.A.D) and
Modern, Jazz, and Contemporary
Dance.
The first semester’s focus is on
building technique and finding the
students personal voice through
creation and composition. Second
semester will continue to build on
the technique and skill established
in semester one, along with
accenting performance and
presentation skills. Dance theory is
Field Trips
embedded throughout both
semesters and includes the study of
anatomy, injury care and
prevention, nutrition, history,
analysis and critique.
This 4-year program is designed to
help students acquire essential skills
such as leadership, discipline,
creativity and cooperation as well as
the necessary skills to peruse a
successful transition to life after
high school. In addition to this,
students will develop an
appreciation for their Catholic faith
though the dance class along with
embodying the Catholic Social
Teachings and Beatitudes through
dance.
 London & Paris Trip
Up coming
Angeles Trip in
Student learning is enhanced by a variety of field
trips toLos
various
May 2015**
performances and workshops. Past Field Trips include:
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National Ballet of Canada Performances
Toronto Dance Theatre Performances
Fleck Dance Theatre Performances
Toes for Dance
Performance
Canadian Contemporary Dance Performances
We Will Rock You Musical
West Side Story Musical
The Heights Musical
Harbor Front Center Workshops
The PULSE on Tour Workshops
New York City Trip
New Orleans Trip
Iona Dance Program
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Performance Opportunities
Students will have many opportunities to perform in small
and large group ensembles. The dance program offers a
variety opportunities to perform, such as:
 Annual Dance Showcase
 School Musical
 Dufferin Peel Dance Showcase
 Senior Chorography Showcase
 School Liturgy’s and Assembly’s
“Dancers are the
Athletes of God”
~Albert Einstein
Guest Artists
Student learning is enhanced by a varietyofModern
guest artists
are
Dance who
– Krista
working professionals in the dance industry. Carcone
Past guest Artists
include:
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 Alexander Technique-Mei Lee
 Cha Cha and Latin Dance-Peter Buzny
 Contemporary Dance- Julia Cratchley & Kristy Baggetta
 Flamenco Dance- Esmeralda Enrique
 Musical Theatre-Peter Buzny
 Percussion and Music – Rodrigo Chavez
 Jazz Dance – Blake McGrath
 South African Dance – Kevin Fell
 Step Dance - Troy Sexton
 West African Dance - Lua Shayenne
Extra-Curricular Activates
There are many student and teacher run extra-curricular dance
ensembles at Iona, such as:
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Junior Jazz Dance Ensemble
Senior Jazz Dance Ensemble
Junior Hip Hop Team
Senior Hip Hop Team
Liturgical Dance Ensemble
 Latin Dance Ensemble
 Tap Dance Ensemble
 School Musical
 Dance Pod (Dance Team)
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Iona Dance Program
Dance Program Grade 9 Courses
Modern Dance, Grade 9 - ATM1OP
Grade 9 Modern Dance develops a foundation of modern dance. Students
will study technique, increase precision, strength, control, speed, flexibility,
memory, musicality personal style and vocabulary of dance steps. Although
the majority of time in class will be spent dancing, there will also be
instruction in the history, composition, and analysis. Tools of assessment
include assignments, presentations, reflective reports, performance tasks and
theory tests. Practical unit tests in technique will be given and evaluations of
composition and performance work as well. This course gives students the
opportunity to explore their technical and compositional skills by applying the
elements of dance and the tools of composition in a variety of performance
situations. Students will generate movement through improvisation,
demonstrate an understanding of safe practices with regard to themselves and
others in the dance environment, and identify the function and significance of
dance within the global community.
Prerequisite: Audition/Workshop
“Let them praise his
name by dancing”
~Psalm 149:3
Performance Practice, Grade 9 - ATP1OP
Grade 9 Performance Practice develops a foundation of Performance.
Students will increase the technique, precision, strength, control speed,
flexibility, memory, musicality personal style and vocabulary of dance steps
developed in first semester. Although the majority of time in class will be
spent dancing, there will also be instruction in the analysis, theory, nutrition
and anatomy. Tools of assessment include assignments, presentations,
reflective reports, performance tasks and theory tests. This course gives
students the opportunity to explore their technical and performance skills by
applying their technique in a variety of performance situations. Students will
also demonstrate an understanding of safe practices with regard to themselves
and others in the dance environment.
Prerequisite: ATM1OP
“To dance is to be
out of yourself.
Larger, more
beautiful, more
powerful.”
~ Agnes de Mille
Dance Audition Requirements
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Workshop: Students will be lead though a 20 min warm up and then a
short across the floor technique exercises.
Solo: Students will perform a 1-2 min solo in any dance style.
Students should choose a dance that best demonstrates their passion
and ability for dance. Students must bring there own music which can
be in CD or MP3 format.
Interview: The interview will consist of questions that are designed to
give prospective students a chance to explain their interest, motivation
and dedication to Iona’s Dance Program. This interview will also give
the prospective student a chance to ask questions about the practical
or theoretical components of the program
Female Attire: Female dancers are asked to wear a black body suit
with black footless tights, leggings or shorts. Jazz shoes, ballet
shoes, foot paws or bare feet are acceptable. Hair should be pulled
back in a neat ponytail.
Male Attire: Male dancers are asked to wear a Black solid coloured Tshirt and black footless tights or shorts. Jazz shoes, ballet shoes, foot
paws or bare feet are acceptable