Program Overview
West Coast DanceFit is a program specifically designed in a fun and engaging manner
to adopt to the Prescribed Learning Outcomes guideline for Dance and Physical Education.
Teachers will introduce students to the core principles and skills of various styles of movement related to dance.
The routines will incorporate a variety of sequenced movements that use different levels and dynamics.
General space and body awareness will be utilized throughout the program in order to facilitate a safe and organized program.
Students will be introduced to a variety of dance styles including Latin and Hip Hop, among many others. The program will highlight the steps and skills of these styles, as well as their use and recognition in society.
Rehearsal and performance skills can be implemented if time permits, however the nature of the learning process allows for much repetition and group demonstrations.
The classes start off with a warm-up with stretching and aerobic exercises. The instructor will then lead a lesson in the style of dance and various aspects of the curriculum will be covered depending on the time given for the class.
Dance PLOs
BC Ministry of Education IRP PLOs can be found here:
Dance PLOs:
moving in response to a variety of sounds, music, images, and feelings
movement sequences based on patterns, characters, themes, and topics
use of the creative process to create dance
creative process, with emphasis on refining and reflecting
elements of movement in a variety of combinations
principles of movement
moving in a variety of levels, pathways, dynamics, and directions
using a variety of body shapes
moving in time to rhythms, metres, and tempi
demonstrating techniques associated with particular dance styles
moving safely in personal space and general space
applying safety and health considerations to dance
personal opportunities for lifelong participation in dance
similarities and differences among dances
reasons people dance
comparing dances from a variety of contexts
rehearsing dance for specific performance settings
willingness to rehearse
and perform dance
performance skills
analyzing own and others choreography and performances