Dance

Beginner Level open to all grade levels

Credits: 5 per semester

Non- College Prep Class

Dance Tech 1 is the beginning study of dance as a theatrical art form. Students will study basic dance techniques and vocabulary used in choreography, jazz, ballet, tap, and modern dance. Students will study the history of different dance styles and choreography.

Students will study improvisation and basic choreography theory by developing dance projects. Students will be involved in critical thinking and problem solving when utilizing choreography elements to create a dance. Students will develop fundamental artistic and aesthetic understanding when writing critiques on live dance concerts and dance videos. They will analyze the use of costumes, lighting and choreography.  Students will perform a group piece in the spring concert.

This class is counted as physical education credit.  This course can replace Freshman PE.  

Beginner Level open to all grade levels

Credits: 5 per semester

Non- College Prep Class

Students will learn technical dance skills in a wide variety of Hip-Hop styles that include Popping, Locking, House, Urban, and K-Pop Choreography. This class is a combination of technique, dance rehearsals, and performances. 

This class is counted as physical education credit.  This course can replace Freshman PE.  

Beginner Level open to all grade levels

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Course

UC / CSU approved

A course designed to develop the student’s talent in the performance of musical theatre. Students will participate in dance, singing, and acting sessions.  No experience necessary to join.  The course includes the study of vocal techniques, music theory, ballet fundamentals, musical theatre dance, performance scene study, and character/lyric/text analysis. Students will take part in individual and ensemble performances based around specific class material and performed as a public showcase at the end of each semester. 

 Open to all grade levels - Audition Required 

 Audition Information: HERE

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Class

Dance Tech 2 is the continued study of dance as an art form. Students will study intermediate dance techniques and vocabulary used in jazz, ballet, tap, modern dance and choreography. Students will be involved in the development and/or performance of a group dance piece to be performed in the dance concerts. Students will identify and demonstrate movement elements and skills, and the understanding of choreographic principles, processes, and structures. The theory of choreography will be taught through the use of theme and variation, unity and rhythmic organization, and improvisation.

This class may be counted as either physical education credit or visual/performing arts credit.  This course can replace Freshman PE. 

Note: Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time.

Open to all grade levels - Audition Required  

Audition Information: HERE

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Class

Dance Tech 3 is the continued study of dance as an art form.  Students will continue to focus on technique, vocabulary, and dance history in jazz, ballet, modern, tap, and choreography.  Students will explore choreographic skills, principles, and processes.  Students will focus on several choreographic projects including a student choreographed showcase.  Selected choreographic pieces will be performed in the dance concerts.  Students will make critical assessments of dances through in class practice as well as dance concerts through critique assignments. Students are required to perform in dance concerts to demonstrate successful completion of the course. This class may be counted as either physical education credit or visual/performing arts credit.  This course can replace Freshman PE.  

Note: Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time.

Open to all grade levels - Audition Required  

Audition Information: HERE

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Class

Dance Tech 4 is the continued study of dance as an art form.  Students will continue to reach for mastery in technique.  Dance history and vocabulary is further refined.  Students will focus on several choreographic projects including a student choreographed showcase.  Selected choreographic pieces will be performed in the dance concerts.  Students will continue to critique and explore the assessment of dance.  Students will take more of a leadership role in teaching dance to others.   Students are required to perform in dance concerts  and showcases to demonstrate successful completion of the course. This class may be counted as either physical education credit or visual/performing arts credit.  This course can replace Freshman PE. 

Note: Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time.

Open to all grade levels - Audition Required  

Audition Information: HERE

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Class

This class is devoted to the development of the choreography for various dance performances throughout the year.  The class will also be involved in rehearsals for the development of a complete dance concert.  This will include developing individual and group dances, coordinating costumes, and designing special effects needed to highlight the production.   This class will also provide a continuing education in the areas of dance technique and choreography theory.  This class may be counted as either physical education credit or visual/performing arts credit.  

Note: Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time.  Students will have weekly after school rehearsal, perform at rallies, football games, basketball games, festivals, and dance concerts