Technique I/II/III

8343A: TECHNIQUE 1: 5 credits

Grade 9

Technique 1 is the first level dance course in the CTE/CEP Dance Track. Students must have a substantial foundation of ballet and modern technique. In addition to technique training, the following topics will be introduced: health and wellness, dance production, teaching methods and professional dance company tasks such as facilitating auditions, marketing, and fundraising. Improvisation and choreography skills will be explored. All students will be required to perform in the spring dance concert as their final exam for the course.

8343B: TECHNIQUE 2: 5 credits

Grade 10

Technique 2 is the second level dance course in the CTE/CEP Dance Track. Students must have a substantial foundation of ballet and modern technique. In addition to technique training, the following topics will be further developed: health and wellness, dance production, teaching methods, and professional dance company tasks; such as facilitating auditions, marketing, and fundraising. Improvisation and choreography skills will be developed. All students will be required to perform in the spring dance concert as their final exam for the course.

8343C: TECHNIQUE 3: 5 credits

Grade 11

Technique 3 is the third level dance course in the CTE/CEP Dance Track. Students must have a substantial foundation of ballet and modern technique. In addition to technique training, the following topics will be further developed: health and wellness, dance production, teaching methods and professional dance company tasks, such as facilitating auditions, marketing, and fundraising. Improvisation and choreography skills will be refined. All students will be required to perform in the spring dance concert as their final exam for the course.

Course Goals and Objectives (to be built upon for each level):

• 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.