The Dance Centre is partnering with the Contemporary Art Gallery and the Vancouver International Film Centre for DAFFT: Dance Art Film Field Trip, a multi-venue walking tour of Vancouver's art district for school groups.
Now accepting bookings for K-12 classes for the 2009-2010 school year.
DAFFT Goals:
Educate students about various art forms/institutions
Provide a unique, multi-faceted learning experience
Present students with the possibility of a career in the creative industry
Inform students of Vancouver's rich cultural activity
Offer schools an affordable and flexible day trip learning opportunity
Educational Value:
Learning is most effective when it engages, motivates and inspires students. By grouping the educational resources of three institutions, DAFFT project encourages multi-faceted learning outside of the classroom. It allows students to learn about diverse topics in different contexts and engages students with art and their environment. It is an innovative opportunity for students to explore and interact with a variety of art forms, and gives a new perspective on the cultural and creative industry, particularly within downtown Vancouver.
10:00 am The Dance Centre: 30 min tour of facility, dance demonstration
2:00 pm Arrive at school: review of day's events; teacher's guide provided
The Dance Centre is a multifaceted organization offering a range of activities unparalleled in Canadian dance: it devises programs, presents performances, promotes BC dance, and provides resources for the dance profession.
The CAG promotes knowledge and understanding of contemporary visual art through: exhibitions that address current issues in contemporary art, education and outreach programs, publications that introduce insightful ways of thinking about contemporary art, and information and resource services for the visual arts.
The VIFC is home to the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and presents year-round programming at the state-of-the-art Vancity Theatre. The centre screens some of the most unique, relevant and entertaining cinema from around the world.
For more information or to book a trip, please contact:
The Dance Centre is partnering with the Contemporary Art Gallery and the Vancouver International Film Centre for DAFFT: Dance Art Film Field Trip, a multi-venue walking tour of Vancouver's art district for school groups.