DANCE
Dance as an Alternative to Physical Education - All students may fulfill their Physical Education requirement through participation in dance class. Students will be required to wear appropriate loose fitting clothing or dance attire. Performance is part of the course requirement. Students may repeat dance courses from year to year to build on their skills.
Grade 9 –12
· Intro to Dance (1 Credit) fulfills Art requirement
· Ballet (1/2 Credit)
· Tap Dance (1/2 Credit)
Grade 10–12
· Afro-Brazilian (1/2 Credit)
· Hip-Hop and World Dance (1/2 Credit)
· Jazz Dance (1/2 Credit)
· Dance Connection (1 Credit) Requires an audition
AFRO-BRAZILIAN
(1/2 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 10-12.
Students will be introduced to the study of Afro-Brazilian Dance. Topics explored may include: the role of dance in the African and Brazilian cultures, African & Brazilian instruments/songs and the significance of improvisation. Students will learn traditional dances and also explore their own movement ideas. The course requires physical participation as well as written work.
BALLET
(1/2 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 9 -12.
This course will provide students an introduction to the study of ballet. Through emphasis of ballet technique and terminology, students will explore the cultural and historical contributions ballet has brought to the world of dance. Proper dance attire will be required. Students will be required to participate in daily technique classes.
DANCE CONNECTION
(1 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 10 -12.
Requires audition. May be taken more than one time.
This performance ensemble is a select group of experienced dancers chosen by audition. Topics explored may include: choreography, performance, anatomy, and careers in dance. Students will be responsible for learning choreography, seeking performing opportunities in the community, and taking on the responsibilities of planning a performance. Previous dance experience as well as participation in community performances will be required. Dancers should have a technical background as well as the knowledge of proper dance terminology and basic movement concepts. Auditions are held in the Spring.
HIP HOP AND WORLD DANCE
(1/2 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 10 -12.
This course will asses the cultural significance of different world dance forms and hip-hop and discuss the ways in which cultural traditions are illustrated and preserved through dance. Students will engage in group dialogue that questions the ways in which dance presents cultural values, norms, and challenges.
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
(1 CREDIT) Fine Arts Requirement
This course will introduce students to the study and performance of dance and is specifically designed for the beginning dancer. Topics of study include: Jazz, African, Tap, Ballet, and the basic elements of choreography. Students will learn the basic techniques of these dance styles as well as the history and development of these dance styles. The course requires active physical participation as well as written work.
JAZZ DANCE
(1/2 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 10-12.
This course will introduce students to the dance style of Jazz. Students will study styles of Jazz including: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Classical Jazz. Students will also explore the topics of improvisation and solo and group choreography. Students will learn about the history and development of Jazz dance as well as the choreographers and dancers that have contributed to this dance style.
TAP DANCE
(1/2 CREDIT)
Open to grades: 9-12.
This course will be for beginning Tap students primarily, but students with prior training will be welcome to increase their knowledge of the art form and level of technical proficiency. As students gain a level of technical proficiency, they may explore the use of improvisation in Tap dance.