Advanced Honors

8312: HONORS ADVANCED DANCE: 5 credits

Grades 9-12

Prerequisites: Intermediate or by audition in January

Students in this course must demonstrate advanced technique in ballet, modern, and jazz. Other dance styles; such as hip-hop and multicultural forms, may be included. Honors Advanced Dance students are required to audition their original choreography for both the winter and spring dance concerts. Dance history, health and wellness, as well as, dance critique will be covered in this course. Students in Honors Advanced Dance will be eligible to become members of the National Honors Society in Dance.

Course Goals and Objectives:

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in dance technique and performance.

• Students will be able to foster their own choreographic voice through multiple choreographic assignments.

• Students will further develop their understanding of health and wellness for dancers.

• Students will begin to understand basic elements of teaching a dance class.

• Students will exhibit the ability to critique dances with proficiency.

• Students will self-evaluate their progress throughout the year.