Courses
Dance 1
- Period B4
- Semester Class, Grades 10-12 (Aimed for Sophomores/Juniors)
- Offered during 1st Semester Only
- Credit: .5 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- $15.00 Course Fee
- Prerequisite: None
- Note: Dance Clothing Required
Dance 1 is a beginning level artistic dance class aimed for sophomores/juniors. Students in Dance 1 will develop a foundation in the skills of technique, strength, flexibility, alignment, endurance, coordination, and performance qualities (focus, confidence, artistic intent). Students will have the opportunity to explore various genres of movement, as well as incorporate the elements of dance (body, energy, space, and time) into their own movement vocabulary.
Participation in a semester-end concert is required.
Dance 2
- Period B4
- Semester Class, Grades 10-12 (Aimed for Sophomores/Juniors)
- Offered during 2nd Semester Only
- Credit: .5 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- $15.00 Course Fee
- Prerequisite: Dance 1
- Note: Dance Clothing Required
Dance 2 is an intermediate level artistic dance class that builds on the curriculum presented in Dance 1. Students in Dance 2 will strengthen their foundation in the skills of technique, strength, flexibility, alignment, endurance, coordination, and performance qualities (focus, confidence, artistic intent). Students will have the opportunity to study choreographic principles, as well as incorporate the elements of dance (body, energy, space, and time) into their own movement vocabulary
Participation in a semester-end concert is required.
Dance 3
- Period A2
- Full Year Class, Grades 11-12 (Aimed for Jr's/Sr's)
- Credit: 1 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- UVU Concurrent Enrollment also offered
- $35.00 Course Fee
- By Audition Only; Preferred Prerequisite: Dance 1 & 2
- Note: Dance Clothing Required
Dance 3 is an advanced level artistic dance class aimed for juniors/seniors. Students in Dance 3 will develop a foundation in the skills of technique, strength, flexibility, alignment, endurance, coordination, and performance qualities (focus, confidence, artistic intent). Students will have the opportunity to explore dance history and the place of dance in the world and current events today, as well as continue developing their own personal choreographic voice and approach.
Participation in semester-end concerts is required.
Social Dance
- Period A1
- Semester Class, Grades 10-12
- Offered both semesters
- Credit: .5 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- $15.00 Course Fee
- Prerequisite: None
- Note: Dance Clothing and Shoes Required
Beginning/intermediate ballroom dance class. Students will increase in technical mastery and performance artistry throughout the year as they experience many different styles of partner dance forms including ballroom and world dance. Students will also study the historical roots of ballroom styles and analyze their place in contemporary culture. Participation in a semester-end concert is required.
Participation in a semester-end concert is required.
Orem Dance Company
- Period B1
- Full Year Class, Grades 9-12
- Credit: 1 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- Fees & Dues:
- $400 Uniform Fee
- $100 Costume Fee
- $150 Participation Fee
- $150 Summer Intensive Fee
- $100 Field Trip Fee
- Other fees may be assessed, especially for travel. For more details, see the Approved Spend Plan.
- By Audition Only
- Note: Dance Clothing Required
Orem Dance Company (ODC) is a full-year, advanced level dance company. Company members will gain broadened perspectives, as well as increase in technical mastery, choreographic and improvisational skill, and performance artistry. ODC performs at a variety of events throughout the year–including halftimes, assemblies, and dance concerts–and has the opportunity to attend festivals, workshops, and competitions throughout the year.
Students must be committed to attending extra-curricular rehearsals and performances, which are required as part of the grade for the class.
Participation in performances, including semester-end concerts, is required.
Orem Ballroom Team
- Period A1
- Full Year Class, Grades 9-12
- Credit: 1 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- Team Fees & Dues:
- $200 Uniform Fee
- $100 Costume Fee
- $100 Participation Fee
- $150 Summer Intensive Fee
- $100 Field Trip Fee
- Other fees may be assessed. For more details, see the Approved Spend Plan.
- By Audition Only
- Note: Dance Clothing and Shoes Required
Orem Ballroom Team is a full-year dance team with a focus on developing technique and performance skills. Team members will increase in technical mastery, choreographic skill, and performance artistry throughout the year. Students will experience many different styles of Ballroom dance, and develop the understanding and skills necessary for concert and performance production. In addition, competition team members will have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers and compete in well-established Ballroom competitions.
OBT performs at a variety of events throughout the year, including halftimes, assemblies, competitions, and dance concerts. Students must be committed to attending extra-curricular rehearsals and performances, which are required as part of the grade for this class.
Participation in performances, including semester-end concerts, is required.
Yoga
- Period A4 or B3; (A3 taught by Ms. Martin also offered at OHS)
- Semester Class, Grades 10-12
- Offered both semesters
- Credit: .5 Elective PE
- $5.00 Course Fee
- Prerequisite: None
- Note: Movement Clothing Required
Beginning/Intermediate yoga class. Students will develop skills in uniting body, mind, and spirit while experiencing different forms of yoga, which will lead to increased flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and breath control. Students will also focus on experiencing mindfulness, stress-reduction, relaxation, and meditation, and applying principles that will improve self-esteem, discipline, overall well-being, and connection with others.
Hip Hop & Street Dance
- THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE OFFERED AT OHS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. If you are interested in taking Street/Hip Hop, please tell your counselor.
- Semester Class, Grades 10-12
- Offered both first and second semester
- Credit: .5 Fine Arts or Elective PE
- $15 Course Fee
- Prerequisite: None
- Note: Dance Clothing Required
Hip Hop & Street Dance is a beginning level movement class that focuses on street forms of dance and their integral place in contemporary culture. Students in this class will develop a foundation in basic body control skills of technique, strength, flexibility, alignment, endurance, and coordination. Students will also begin to develop in rhythm, performance, and choreographic skills as they study the history and influences of urban dance forms, strengthen 21st century skills, and explore connections to other curricular areas.
Participation in a semester-end concert is required.