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Dance I-II: (1-2 credits - Fine Arts or PE) Dance I-II students will learn fundamental skills in these dance techniques: ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, folk, character, and World Dance. In addition, course objectives will emphasize (1) creative expression through movement; (2) awareness of space, t ime, and energy in dance technique and improvisational studies; (3) development of self-confidence through the use of the body as an expressive instrument; and (4) appreciation of dance as an art form.
Dance III-IV: (1-2 credits - Fine Arts only) Dance III-IV students will build on skills and techniques learned in Dance I & II, including creative expression, improvisation, and appreciation of dance as an art form. Qualities of movement are also explored. These include swinging, percussion, suspension, sustained, collapsing, and vibrancy. Kinesthetic awareness and movement memory is emphasized as well. Dance techniques explored may include ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, folk, character, and world dance. • Prerequisite: Previous level Dance course
Possible costs include costumes, practice apparel, camps, trips, individual entry fees, and other items specific to each school. Specific cost expectations vary from campus to campus and are available from the dance instructor. Costs for the first year of Dance Team are the highest.
Dance I-IV (Dance Team): (1 - 4 credits) Instructional priorities of the high school dance program include development of dance techniques, creative expression, improvisation, and appreciation of dance as an art form. Qualities of movement are also explored. These include swinging, percussion, suspension, sustained, collapsing, and vibrancy. Kinesthetic awareness and movement memory is emphasized as well. Dance techniques explored may include ballet, modern, jazz, tap, folk, character, and world dance. As students progress from Dance I to IV, more advanced techniques and skills are acquired. Dance Team will meet the requirement of 1 PE credit for before/after school participation.
Possible costs include costumes, practice apparel, camps, trips, individual entry fees, and other items specific to each school. Specific cost expectations vary from campus to campus and are available from the dance instructor. Costs for the first year of Dance Team are the highest. • Prerequisite: Tryout
Rehearsal and performance requirements vary from campus to campus. Dance teams generally practice 8 hours per week before/after school from Monday to Thursday. An additional 2 to 4 hours of rehearsal is required on selected weekends. The Dance Team performs at all varsity football games including playoff games, participates in 3 to 5 spring contests, and produces a spring show. Other performance opportunities are determined by the director. • Students participating in Dance Team must have a physical on file with the Director. • Additional supplies and/or supply fees may be required.
Dance I-IV (Dance Team) is for those who tryout and make the Gold Dusters Dance Team. Information regarding auditions can be found at http://www.jvgolddusters.com/
Dance Composition I-III (1-3 credits) This small group of top dance students is comprised of the most highly skilled and motivated students in the dance program. Students create their own Dance Studies using a variety of processes and elements in response to a variety of choreographic exercises. • Director approval required. • Concurrent enrollment in Dance Team I-IV required.