PA4X51S1 or PA4X51S2
PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Want to learn how to execute that cool Hip-hop move from the Beyoncé video? Need to improve your balance and coordination for hockey? Ever wonder what it would be like to dance a section from the Swan Lake ballet? Then “Introduction to Dance” is the course for you! Dance class counts as your performing arts credit or as a general elective credit. This introductory course to movement is designed to teach students the basics of contemporary, cultural, and classical dance styles. Students learn the rudimentary steps that all dance genres are based upon and how to properly execute these movements. Students will then build upon these movements to learn the basic steps of several dance styles. These styles include: Yoga, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Tap and Swing. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to choreograph and create their own dance numbers. The class culminates in a festive, evening performance for friends and family.
PA4X52S1 or PA4X52S2
PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: MinimalFEE: None This course satisfies one of the Arts requirements. Theater for All is a performing arts class that pairs disabled students with non-disabled peers in order to produce and perform a musical. Students learn singing, dancing, and acting skills as well as basic set, costume, make-up, and lighting design skills. Students work with their partner to learn these skills in order to create a student produced and directed show. During the course of rehearsals, students also learn how to communicate and collaborate effectively, successfully and creatively. Non-disabled students learn how their skills can be used to serve the community, and disabled students learn how their personal voice and identity can shine in public and on the stage.