Program Overview
The CISS International Dance program is a 3-week summer course that helps students find their dance rhythm and explore various styles. Led by a professional instructor, the program caters to beginners, intermediate, and experienced dancers, emphasizing personal expression and culminating in a final dance performance. The course includes a mix of individual instruction, group work, and fun activities, while also recognizing the historical significance and global diversity of dance.
Program Outline
The program emphasizes the expressive nature of dance, highlighting its role in storytelling and personal expression. The duration of the course is 3 weeks. The program is led by a qualified and professional dance instructor. No prior dance experience is required; the program caters to beginners, intermediate, and experienced dancers.
Outline:
The course content involves instruction in various dance styles, including street dance, contemporary dance, and classic dance. Before the course begins, students complete a short questionnaire detailing their preferred dance styles and inspiring music. The program includes a mix of individual instruction and group work. Beginners receive extra attention and repetition of dance moves, while intermediate and experienced dancers are introduced to more complex steps and given opportunities to develop leadership skills by shaping the experience of others. Fun activities like dance-off competitions are incorporated to build camaraderie and friendships. A significant component of the course involves the creation of an energetic group dance routine for a final performance. While not all dance styles can be covered in three weeks, the program aims to prioritize styles favored by the majority of students.
Teaching:
The dance program is taught by a qualified and professional dance instructor who is passionate about dance and ensures inclusivity for all skill levels. The instructor uses a flexible approach, adapting the choreography and instruction to suit the students' preferences and skill levels.
Other:
The program emphasizes the historical significance of dance, noting its presence in rituals, ceremonies, and social gatherings throughout history. It also highlights the global diversity of dance styles, mentioning examples like K-POP, street dance, ballet, contemporary dance, and TikTok dance trends. The program uses the example of Diversity, winners of Britain's Got Talent, to illustrate the potential for dance to achieve global recognition. The program also mentions Anna Pavlova, a world-famous Russian ballet dancer, as an example of a historically significant dancer.
