Performing Arts Exploratory Dance - Dance Arts
Teacher: Ms. Lisa Zeuner
Email address: Lzeuner@acitech.org
Room: 1321 Dance Studio
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Performing Arts Intro To Dance Course will provide students with an inclusive learning experience through the process of
exploring dance fundamentals, concepts for creating art, and dance performance. Students will identify dance concepts utilizing
imitative, creative and analytical approaches to understanding dance within a variety of dance styles and forms, including modern,
contemporary, ballet, jazz and tap. Fundamental dance skills and techniques are applied and practiced by the students during class,
emphasizing the importance of anatomical awareness and creative development. Students will investigate movement sequences
focusing on healthy anatomical functioning. Students will learn to identify, create, develop and perform original movement
sequences through explorations in improvisation and choreography, demonstrating understanding of dance as an instrument for
communication.
Medical & Absences/ Alternative Assignment
Students must make up missed work to receive participation credit. If a student is unable to participate in an activity due to a medical restriction or absence, written work will be assigned. Students have one week to make up work for full credit.
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Grading Scale:
Formative Assessments 45% 1st Marking Period 25%
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES & REQUIREMENTS:
Students will participate in a variety of dance technique activities, explorations and performances.
Students are expected to dress appropriately for class and follow the class/school dress code. Students are required to wear dance/athletic clothing to class. Students will need to purchase dance shoes and specialized clothing for daily movement activities (See Uniform Policy Below).
Students are required to utilize their Chromebooks and have them charged before attending class.
Students will access the school email and Google Classroom regularly, and should submit the Dance Alternate Assignment in the event of an absence.
Students will turn off and place cell phones in backpacks during class, unless instructed by the teacher that they may be used during the activity as a music source.
Students will work in diverse groups, sometimes with those having different skill levels or work ethics. It is within the scope of Career and Technical Education classes that students learn to act professionally, problem solve, and complete the task together to the best of their ability.
Students will be required to participate and perform in the Choreoproject Concert (Dec. 12th 2025) and the SPRING DANCE CONCERT (May 1, 2026).
Participation will require after school rehearsals and evening performances.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 1: Understanding the elements and principles in dance art
Unit 2: Investigate technical concepts for creating dance art.
Unit 3: Dance as a vehicle for Communication
Unit 4: Evaluating Healthy Strategies for Performance
*Students are awarded credit per semester for their Academy/CTE class.
More information on the course can be found at ACIT DANCE
DANCE PERFORMANCE & EVENT DATES:
Performing Arts Dance Choreoproject: Dec. 12th 2025. ACIT Performing Arts Center at 7:00PM
Mandatory Concert Tech & Dress Rehearsals will take place from 2:30pm. to 5:15pm. on 12/08, 12/09, 12/11, 12/12
Spring Dance Concert: Friday May 01, 2026. ACIT Performing Arts Center at 7:00pm
Mandatory Concert Tech & Dress Rehearsals will take place from 2:30pm to 5:30PM. on 04/20, 04/21, 04/22, 04/23, 04/24, 04/27, 04/28, 04/29, 04/30
Performing Arts Awards: Thursday June 4th, 6PM ACIT Performing Arts Center
DANCE ACADEMY UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Daily Class Dress Code * NO short crop tops/ sports bras/ sheer leggings
Any of the following is permitted:
● Dance Leotard, Tights with Dance Shorts
● Dancewear, Athletic or Yoga Apparel
● T-Shirt, Leggings, Athletic Pants or Joggers
*Dance Uniform supplies can also be purchased locally at Dance & Fitness Factory or Online at Discount Dance Supply. Shoe samples are available in class for sizing.
Dance Shoes:
● Modern, Jazz: Adult Neoprene Arch Slip-On Jazz Boot (Theatricals Style No: T7802) Color: Coffee, Suntan, Light Suntan or Tan and/or Freeform Modern Shoes (Capezio Style# FF01) Color: Caramel
● Option 1. Tap: Adult 1.5" Heel "Baby Louis" Character Tap Shoes (Theatricals Style No: T9800)
Color: Coffee, Light Suntan, Suntan, or Toast
● Option 2. Tap: Adult Lace Up Leather Tap Shoe (Mariia Mx23), Color: Caramel
● Ballet: Stretch Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Shoes, (So Danca Style# SD16) Color: Nude/ Suntan or Bloch, Adult :Pro Elastic" Canvas Split-sole Ballet Shoes (Style No: S0621L)
Required Uniform for Ballet Class, Performances & Master Classes
Additional layers of clothing other than the required items are to be removed at the beginning of class. All pants must not exceed the ankle in length. If pants are too long, the dancer can lose control and fall.
Uniform. Dancers may choose from the following options or find comparable brands in the same styles.
● Womens Cotton Short Sleeve Leotard (Theatricals Style No: TH5533)
● Women’s Plus Sized Short Sleeved Leotard (Theatricals Style No:D5102W) Color: Black
● Ultra Soft Transition Tights (Capezio Style #1916) Choose the color that is closest to your skin tone.
● High Waist Dance Leggings (Theatricals Style No: TH5602) Color: Black, or comparable brand.
● Adult Camisole Double Layer Bra (Capezio Style No: 3683), or comparable flesh tone bra.
● Optional: Ballet Tie Wrap Skirt. Color: Black
● Mens’s T shirt or Fitted Crewneck Short Sleeved Shirt (Mariia Crown Style No: ME639), Color: Black
● Jogger Pants (Augusta Sportswear Style# AUG229548), or (Double Platinum Style No: DP2055) Color: Black
● Long Length Bike Shorts (Theatricals Style No: TH5600) Color: Black
● Men’s "Odeon" Knee Length Fitted Dance Shorts. (Wear Moi Style# WM253) .
● Optional for Men: Nude Full Seat Dance Belt (Wear Moi Style No: WM249)
Hair
Hair must be pulled up and secured to the head so as not to obscure the line of the neck. It should be arranged so that it does not move during class or otherwise distract the dancer. Short hair must be pinned out of the face or held back with a headband.
Jewelry
Jewelry must be removed & placed with belongings before class. No dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc.
Costumes
Students are responsible for contributing to costume needs for class and stage performances.
Contact Lzeuner@acitech.org with questions about the course or if you need help locating the required uniform or dance shoes.
It is the expectation of the student to care for and clean their uniforms regularly. If you are unable to provide a clean uniform regularly, please call Erin Higman, Supervisor of Guidance at 609-625-2249 ext 1147 for proper accommodations.