Class Description
Students will work to develop body and kinesthetic awareness as we build strength, flexibility, and stamina. Students will experience and study various styles of dance (ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, musical theatre, and world dances). Elements of vocabulary, history, choreography, and performance will also be included in this course.
Class Expectations
1. Dress in dance attire. NO crop tops or tank tops. Either wear clothes to school that you can also dance in or bring a small bag with leggings and a shirt to change into.
2. Footwear- barefoot, socks, dance shoes(optional), or sneakers. No flip-flops, heels, crocs, slippers or sandals.
3. No gum, candy or food allowed. Water bottles that close are okay and encouraged.
4. No large jewelry during class. Hair is out of face. No cell phones, headphones or airpods.
5. Be on time, prepared with proper supplies, and follow directions.
6. Be respectful of the teacher, other students, and property.
7. Participate in all class activities - if unable to participate due to illness or injury, student needs to bring a PARENT/DOCTOR NOTE (parents may email or call me).
8. Students will be given time at the beginning and end of class to dress out if they chose to.
Grading Policy Daily Participation: Students will earn 100 points per week. This will be given for dressing out (students will earn 10 points per day) and participation(movement) in all activities (students will earn 10 points per day).
Students will be graded on skills such as: memory, execution, technique, timing, energy level, and overall performance.
There will be performance opportunities throughout the school year with dates TBD.
Looking forward to a great year in dance class!