This is an introductory-level quarter-long dance class for all 7th grade students, emphasizing the development of skills in various styles and techniques such as ballet, hip-hop, and social dances. Students not only learn and discuss dance history but also explore the influence of dance in our everyday culture and mainstream media. In addition, students explore spatial awareness, partnering, and performance skills through lively movement-based games and activities, culminating in short pieces of their own choreography presented at the end of the quarter.

This single-semester class emphasizes the continued development of skill and technique in various dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and hip-hop while introducing contemporary and tap. Students also learn and discuss dance history and development, and the influence of dance in our modern-day culture. In addition, students explore the beginnings of improvisation and choreography individually and in groups, as well as participate in lively movement-based games and exercises. Eighth-grade dance students are required to perform in either the Winter Dance Concert or the Spring Dance Concert, depending on which semester they take the class, as an entry point into the world of dance performance.

This single-semester class emphasizes the continued development of skill and technique in various dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and hip-hop while introducing contemporary and tap. Students also learn and discuss dance history and development, and the influence of dance in our modern-day culture. In addition, students explore the beginnings of improvisation and choreography individually and in groups, as well as participate in lively movement-based games and exercises. Eighth-grade dance students are required to perform in either the Winter Dance Concert or the Spring Dance Concert, depending on which semester they take the class, as an entry point into the world of dance performance.

The Dance 2 course for 10th grade students builds on the foundational technique and skills of the Dance 1 course in a variety of styles including hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and more. Throughout the course, students will focus on developing more advanced skills and concepts of choreography, focusing on small groups (duets, trios, quartets). Students will continue to build a personal artistic voice, creating smaller, more personalized works for the Winter and Spring Dance Concerts. The Dance 2 course also focuses on elevating base-level technical and performance skills learned in Dance I. Students in this course have the opportunity to learn from guest teachers and take studio classes in the greater Los Angeles area.

The Dance 3 course for 11th grade students focuses on building on technique and skills of the Dance 2 course in a variety of styles including hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and more. Dance 3 is available for 11th grade students transferring into the dance program, those students who do not wish to audition for the Dance Company course, and those who have not yet reached the advanced level of technique, choreography, and performance skills of the Dance Company course. Throughout the course, students review and build upon choreography and performance skills, as well as continue to hone a personal artistic voice. Students in this course have the opportunity to learn from guest teachers and take studio classes in the greater Los Angeles area.

The Dance Company course for 11th and 12th grade students follows the same principles as the Dance 1 through 3 courses, but at a higher intensity and investment. The Dance Company focuses on an advanced level of technical training, as well as a specific concentration on choreography and performance. Students also take professional-level classes outside of the classroom setting and may have works created for them by outside choreographers. Students who audition and are accepted into the Dance Company class will also be asked to perform at school events such as the Family Barbecue and Admissions Open House, as well as have the opportunity to dance at local concerts and festivals. In addition, as a 12th grade student, requirements include involvement in producing the connective content for the Spring Dance Concert, as well as performing a culminating solo work in the performance.