Phase 1:
In-school Introductory Dance Performance (1 performance)

September to October 2022

This interactive introductory dance performance will allow students and teachers to learn more about the programme content and how to appreciate the art of dance through modern dance performance with stage lighting and visual effects, video appreciation and interactive sessions.  Participating schools should reserve the school hall for the performance.

Phase 2:
Dance Training Workshop (Primary Schools: 30 sessions, Secondary Schools: 29 sessions)

October 2022 to July 2023

In addition to covering basic dance techniques and modern dance combinations, the instructor will also guide the students to consider the key elements of dance, such as space, form, rhythm and emotion, through impromptu games and creative exercises.  This will help to nurture their interest in dance, creative thinking, physical coordination and musical sense, while cultivating and building team spirit and cooperation.  In addition, the instructor will introduce a variety of creative approaches and choreography, guiding the students to find inspiration in daily life and try their own choreographic creations.  After the creative session, there will be a discussion to reinforce the creativity training, and help the students to prepare for their final performance.  Based on the requirements of the dance, the instructor will also share some information of other art forms and their relationship with dance, e.g. music, theatre and video, etc.

Phase 3:
Finale Performance (1 performance)

July 2023

The finale performance, 'Dancing in the Sun 2023', will be held at a professional performance venue outside school.  Instructors will integrate the creative work of each participating student and choreograph the finale performance.  They are also encouraged to take an active part in the making of props and sets to enhance the stage effect.  Instructors will also coordinate arrangements for costumes, music and artistic direction of the performance.

Fringe Activities

December 2022 to April 2023

Secondary Schools Professional Dance Appreciation Activity (1 session) (For both Elementary Class and Advanced Class of Secondary Schools)
December 2022 or April 2023
Students will attend a performance by the City Contemporary Dance Company. There will be an introductory session before the show to brief the students on stage production such as programme content, creative background and sets and props.

Dance Appreciation/Critique Activity (1 session) (For Advanced Class of Secondary Schools)
February to June 2023
To broaden the artistic vista of the participants, the "Dance Appreciation/Critique Activity" encourages students from the Advanced Class to attend a live performance by a local dance company and write their own critique or review.  The instructors will discuss this written work with them during the dance class.

Large-scale Dance Workshop/Talk (1 session) (For Advanced Class of Secondary Schools)
Schools may choose to join the "Large-scale Dance Workshop" or "Dance Video Appreciation and Guided Talk" to enhance their students' interest in dance. Participating schools are required to provide their school hall or large activity room for the activity.