Dance Courses

Teacher: Mrs. Lindsay Roseke

Dance 15-25-35 (5 credits each)

At Jasper Place High School, you have the opportunity to join a community made up of students both new to dance and those already committed to the artform.  

Dance 15 is an introductory course designed for any student, regardless of their dance experience.  In this class, you will explore many styles, including West African dances from Guinea, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary.  You have the opportunity to gain physical skills and background knowledge in these areas, as well as develop short pieces of choreography in small groups.

In Dance 25 and 35, you will continue to be challenged with more difficult choreography, technique, and longer compositions. 

Dance Composition 25 (5 credits)

If dancing is your passion, and you have a high interest in creating new choreography, you may choose to take Dance Composition 25. This course focuses on expanding movement skills and techniques, as well as creating new, original dances. You will begin integrating artistic elements, in order to create meaningful pieces of art. Dance 15 is the prerequisite for this course.

Dance Composition 35 (5 credits)

This course is designed for students with a dedication to dance, who wish to extend and enrich their study to include the processes of choreography in a more in-depth manner.  You will have the opportunity to experience the role of choreographer from concept/idea development, to leading rehearsals, to the production designs, and finally, to the actual performance.  Dance 25 is the prerequisite for this course.