Dance
INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL BALLET
“The performance was fabulous. 300 children were absolutely silent and engaged throughout the performance.”
— TEACHER, TORONTO
Dance About
Grades:
1-6
Audience Maximum:
300
Price per performance:
$762 + gst
The National Ballet of Canada offers an engaging lecture-demonstration right in the school gymnasium. Students have the rare opportunity to meet classical ballet dancers up close and experience the athleticism and grace of dance.
Four dancers, a piano accompanist and a narrator guide students through a day in the life of a dancer, from ballet class (the daily ritual of stretches and exercises) to a performance. The program features demonstrations of basic ballet exercises, pointe work, partnering, make-up and wardrobe, as well as the creation of exciting and dramatic characters. Highlights of the performance include a selection of dances from The National Ballet of Canada's repertoire and students paticipating in mime demonstrations.
Four dancers, a piano accompanist and a narrator guide students through a day in the life of a dancer, from ballet class (the daily ritual of stretches and exercises) to a performance. The program features demonstrations of basic ballet exercises, pointe work, partnering, make-up and wardrobe, as well as the creation of exciting and dramatic characters. Highlights of the performance include a selection of dances from The National Ballet of Canada's repertoire and students paticipating in mime demonstrations.
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Rhythm and movement, symbolism in dance, career choices
Character Education:
- Teamwork, perseverance, responsibility
Expectations:
- Compare what they experience through drama and dance presentations with their experience of daily life
- Demonstrate awareness of the need to do warm-up exercises before engaging in activities of dance
- Distinguish between a variety of dance forms, using specific criteria (steps, music, costumes)
Tour Availability:
- Limited availability October 2008 & February 2009
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or gymnasium floor (not stage)
- Tuned acoustic piano required
- Minimum room temperature 21°c
- Request for gymnasium to be heated night before performance
- The company travels with its own dance floor and requires four (4) adults or eight (8) students to help with load in and out