Program Description
The Arts Mackenzie Dance Program at Alexander Mackenzie High School is a four-year specialized program designed for students passionate about dance. Throughout their high school experience, students participate in a dance course each semester, earning a total of eight dance credits. The program fosters creativity, artistry, and collaboration while providing intensive training in a variety of dance forms focusing on technique, performance skills and a deep appreciation for the art of dance. With a focus on educating the whole dancer — mind, body, and artistry — the program encourages students to develop both their technical skills, academic excellence and artistic voice.
Benefits of Dance Education:
Dance education offers students a wide range of benefits that extend beyond the studio. It promotes physical fitness, coordination, and body awareness while cultivating creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being. Through dance, students develop discipline, confidence, and resilience, as well as essential collaborative and communication skills. These experiences help students grow as artists and individuals, preparing them for success in all areas of life.
Dance at Alexander Mackenzie
Grade 9 Dance Courses:
ATC1OM and ATP1OM (Specialised Dance Arts Courses)
ATC1O1 (Open Dance Course)
Units of Study
- Dance Technique
- Choreography
- Strength & Conditioning
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Injury Prevention
- Dance History
- Composition
- Improvisation
- World Dance
- Dance Criticism
- Lighting & Sound Production
- Dance Film & Media Arts
Dance Opportunities at AMHS
- Arts Information Night
- Remembrance Day Performances
- Graduate Showcase
- Dance Expressions
- Black History Month Performance
- Cross Curricular Creative Opportunities
- Attending Live Professional Dance Performances
- Opportunity to Connect with Various Post Secondary Institutions
- Training in Various Dance Styles and Development of the Creative Process with Qualified Faculty and Professional Guest Artists Currently Working in the Industry
- Developing a Strong Understanding of Physiology, Anatomy, Movement Analysis and Injury Treatment and Prevention
- Opportunity to Develop Choreographic Tools and Personal Artistic Voice
- Multiple Performance Opportunities in Professional Venues
- An Opportunity to Learn and Work with Other Individuals That Share a Passion for Dance on a Daily Basis
General Dance information
Contact Information: jacqueline.toshakovski@yrdsb.ca
Instagram: @artsmackenziedance
