about the classes

Based off the NEW South Carolina Department of Education Standards:

Artistic Process: Creating- I can conceive and develop new artistic ideas and work
Artistic Process: Performing- I can perform movement skills with technical proficiency and artistic expression.
Artistic Process: Responding- I can interpret (read) and evaluate how dance conveys meaning.
Artistic Process: Connecting- I can relate artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

Learning Strategies:

The course utilizes studio classes that incorporate structured exercises, combinations of movement, improvisation, composition and discussion to explore the functional, expressive and creative possibilities of moving. We will use lectures, class discussions, group demonstration, feedback models, video observations, movement experiences, written exercises, and reflective activities to synthesize material. This course is reliant upon an atmosphere of trust wherein personal risk and differences, including differences of opinion, may reside with mutual respect.

Grades:

Student grades will be recorded regularly in PowerSchool, with interim and progress reports being sent out of every 4 1/2 weeks. Any students dropping below an 80 at interim or end of the quarter will be notified by the teacher in a teacher/student conference and parents will be notified with a detailed email from the teacher.

9th grade classes

Ballet 1 H

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will study both ballet and modern dance forms while learning to apply artistry to their movement. Within ballet 1, students will learn a variety of techniques that will include, ballet, modern, contemporary, and cultural dances. Students will have the ability to work on choreography and repertory pieces. Throughout each quarter there will be days of conditioning and flexibility training along with basic dance technique skills.

Dance 1 H

In relationship to Ballet 1 class students will focus on the following topics. wellness and injury prevention, nutrition and anatomy, dance history (ballet and modern) dance appreciation, dance critique & tech crew responsibilities, dance related job fields, as well as dance repertory.

10th grade classes

Ballet 2 H

Students will study both ballet and modern dance forms while learning to apply artistry to their movement. Within ballet 2, students will learn a variety of techniques that will include, ballet, modern, contemporary, and cultural dances. Students will have the ability to work on choreography and repertory pieces. Throughout each quarter there will be days of conditioning and flexibility training along with basic dance technique skills.

Dance 2 H

In relationship to Ballet 2 class students will focus on the following topics. wellness and injury prevention, nutrition and anatomy, dance history (ballet and modern) dance appreciation, dance critique & tech crew responsibilities college dance programs, as well as dance repertory, improvisation, and choreography tools.

11th grade classes

Ballet 3 H

Students will learn a variety of techniques that will include, ballet, modern, contemporary, improvisation, and cultural dances. Students will also learn and apply the ideas and concepts of preparing a professional dance portfolio. Throughout each quarter there will be days of conditioning and flexibility training along with basic dance technique skills. Students will have the ability to work on choreography and repertory pieces.

12th grade classes

Ballet 4 H

Students will learn a variety of techniques that will include, ballet, modern, contemporary, improvisation, and cultural dances. Students will also learn and apply the ideas and concepts of preparing a professional dance portfolio. Throughout each quarter there will be days of conditioning and flexibility training along with basic dance technique skills. Students will have the ability to work on choreography and repertory pieces.