I was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and have dedicated my life to helping students improve their physical fitness through dance and physical education. I received my M.A. in Physical Education from Arizona State University in 2011; and my B.A. in Dance from California State University, Los Angeles in 2006.
I have over 10 years of teaching experience; as well as professional industry experience choreographing concert tours for artists like Destiny's Child, Usher, and Brandy. I also have extensive experience teaching children of all ages and am regularly a guest Master Instructor and Choreographer at High Schools in the Los Angeles County and the state of Arizona.
I have been teaching dance at the high school level for over 10 years, my experience includes directing productions, choreographing dances for productions, choreography for dance team competitions, and teaching the fundamentals of Dance in a variety of styles (Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, African). This year, I will be adding cultural dances into the curriculum.
I look forward to an exciting 2017-2018 school year!
Announcements
Dance Announcements
Dance Department Audition Results........
Dancers, thank you for taking the time to audition for the New West Dance Department. The judges and I saw a lot of great talent and is proud of the progress that many of you showed on audition day. Please know that if you did not get into a specific class that you want, you may work over the summer and re-audition in August. Please email me if you are interested in taking summer dance classes.
Thanks Again and Keep Dancing!!!
Technique Classes:
Dance 2
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Dance 3
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Dance Team
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DANCE DEPARTMENT AUDITIONS 2017-2018 School Year
Make-up Auditions
August 2017 (TBA)
Please feel free to email me with any questions regarding make-up auditions.
The dress code has been changed for all dance classes!!!!
Dance IA, IB, II, and III
- No Polos
- Solid black shirts, tank tops, leotard, v-necks etc. Solid black only!!!!
- New West Dance attire
- If you do not follow these guidelines, your 2 dress points will be deducted from your daily points.
- No socks! No exceptions!
DANCE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS……...
Beginning Dance (Dance 1)
Students in this class will learn
the fundamental techniques and vocabulary in many styles of dance. These styles
include: ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, african, and hip hop. The students will
also explore basic choreography concepts and performance techniques.
Intermediate
Dance (Dance 2)
Students in this class will learn the
fundamental techniques and vocabulary in many styles of dance. Intermediate
dancers will have the opportunity to learn and apply beginning to intermediate
level dance techniques in the following genres: jazz, hip hop, modern,
contemporary, ballet, and African. At this level students will receive
opportunities to perform during our Fall and Spring performance Concert.
Dance
Team (Advance Dance)
This course will explore various styles
of dance and body movement. The curriculum will include, but is not limited to
the following: history of dance, dance technique, dance production, and
choreography. The students will reach these goals by learning various
genres of dance including: modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and
participating in various dance performances.
Dance Content-will
include attendance and a written critique of live performances, application of
dance vocabulary, in-class performances, and written evaluations of dance
history and culture. All students will also explore topics pertinent to dance
such as body image, anatomy, and kinesiology, injury prevention, careers, and
more!
Grading Policy
Full
participation is required on a daily basis. 5 points per day will be given for
participation and dressing out. STUDENTS DO NOT RECEIVE PARTICIPATION POINTS IF
THEY ARE NOT PROPERLY DRESSED FOR CLASS! Your grade will be based on the following:
15%-
Concert (Attendance at rehearsals and concerts)
15%-
Written (Weekly Journals, Notes and Class Work)
10%-
Tests and Quizzes (several written test will be given on vocabulary, anatomy,
and history)
10%-
Concert Critique ( one written paper per semester is required)
Materials
Please
wear proper attire to class. Please wear all black attire. Leotards and
tights, leggings or dance pants are recommended for best results.
Shoes-
dancers will need to purchase nude foot thongs and black Jazz for concert performances.
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Ring binder folder with dividers for Journals/reflections, class work, tests and notes (It is extremely important to keep up with all completed class work).
Class Rules
Attendance,
promptness, and active participation on a daily basis. Each day you should
work to your limits and consider every exercise a performance.
No
street shoes, food, gum, or drink allowed in the dance studio.
Be
respectful of all instructors, dancers, and guests.
All
school, and class policies will be enforced.
Be
open to any styles of dance presented and be able to work with any student
in class.
Come
dressed out and prepared to work every day.
NEVER
USE THE WORD CAN'T!
Wish List/Supply List
ITunes Gift Card for downloading music
One class set (20) of stretch bands
Storage Cabinet for Dance Costumes
Ballet Barres
Expectations
HAVE
FUN AND TRY YOUR BEST! REMEMBER PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
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