Dance @ ERHS

DANCE CLASSES

Course offerings: Dance I, Dance II, or Ethnic Studies Dance.

Dance I and Ethnic Dance Studies are beginning courses; no experience is required. Everyone is welcome to join!
Dance II, prerequisite Dance I, or with the instructor's approval.

Students focus on learning movement fundamentals through the dance elements of time, space, and energy. Students explore basic dance techniques applicable to various dance genres, including ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, world dance, and health and wellness. Students work on various choreographies and have opportunities to perform in and out of the classroom.

These courses fulfill the a-g requirement for either Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Physical Education (PE), Ethnic Studies, or elective credit.

Participation in dance is required in all dance classes. Performance opportunities outside the classroom are available.

That's a Wrap '26 school year!

This group of students worked tirelessly, preparing for an end-of-the-year performance at "La Tardeada" hosted by the Spanish Club. These students are taking dance class at El Rancho and/or are part of our Folklorico Club.

Great interpretation of traditional Mexican Folklorico

Don Games

Dancers from Dance II and Ethnic Studies Dance Performing at Don Games.

Great teamwork! This group supported eachother, built self-confience throughout the year , and rocked Don Games.

Performing a Columbian Dance at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy as a community outreach project in the spring.

Community Outreach, performance at South Ranchito Dual Lanugage Academy's 10th year Anniversery of being a Dual Languaage School.

Ethnic Studies Dance

Students perform Norteño from the Mexican Folklorico Unit.

Community

Outreach

Taking the stage at one of our neighboring schools for a cultural event.

Contemporary piece.

Students from Dance II

Showcasing teamwork and supporting eachother.

Ballet Unit Per 6

Dance I and Dance II students work on a ballet unit. Students work on timing, space, and short center combination.

Peparing for upcoming performance

Floor work

Step slide

Ready for December Show

Working on canons

Concentration at the ballet barre

Arms engaged

Footwork

Adjust the head

Ballet Foot and Arm Positions

Focus and finding center.

Prepare for center work/ Short choreography

Prepare for pirouettes

Thank you!

A big thank you to this small but mighty group of dancers who performed during our Parent Summit event!

May 2025

Seniors

Girls, having you in my class this year has been an honor!

(Isabella, Solana, Maria, Chantal.)

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