The Program

louis armstrong dance

is a well rounded, experience based three-year program that offers exceptional training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical/Contemporary and Hip Hop with the goal of bringing out the inner artist from all our students. Classes are a combination of instruction in technique and history coupled with performance opportunities that strengthen community partnerships. All performing arts students are required to take dance as PE credit.

6th Grade

Every year all 6th grade dance students get to learn Michael Peters’ original choreography to “Thriller” and perform it on the 8th grade lawn in October for their peers and family. At the end of the year, students may audition to be in Advanced Dance, Intermediate II Dance, Musical Theatre, Drama Production, Stage Tech, Intermediate Choir, Advanced Choir, Intermediate Percussions, Advanced Orchestra, Jazz Band. As part of their culminating curriculum, they are required to perform in our annual Spring Dance Concert for all evening and matinee shows (usually in May or June).

7th Grade

Students have a possibility of performing in Winter Fest, the Black Box Theatre Choreography Performances and the Black History assembly. Once again, at the end of the year, students may audition to be in Advanced Dance, Intermediate II Dance, Musical Theatre, Drama Production, Stage Tech, Intermediate Choir, Advanced Choir, Intermediate Percussions, Advanced Orchestra, Jazz Band. As part of their culminating curriculum, they are required to perform in our annual Spring Dance Concert for all evening and matinee shows (usually in May or June).

8th Grade

8th grade students complete a an 8th grade choreography project that they perform for their teacher and peers. They have the ability to submit this piece in the annual Black Box Theatre Choreography Performances and a possibility of performing in Winter Fest and the Black History assembly. Every year they are required to perform in the annual Spring Dance Concert on both Thursday and Saturday nights as part of their end of the year culminating curriculum.

SPECIAL DANCE PROGRAMS

Dance Company

The purpose of the Dance Company is to gain experience as a performer and work on professionalism in dance. Dance Company is an after-school commitment, rehearsing 2 days a week from 4:00 - 6:00PM. Dance Company supports school athletics/activities and represents the Performing Arts Academy & Magnet as well. Our performances are on campus, off campus, and at many different venues/spaces. Dance Company performs at sports games, pep rallies, and the dance shows. We also participate in professional workshops offered on and off campus with some amazing guest artists. Dance Company is a great opportunity for your student to practice dedication, commitment and reliability. Dancers strengthen their communication skills through effectively working within a group and as a group. Our goal is to be prepared when opportunities come, today is for tomorrow. ☺

Musical Theater Dance

The Musical Theater Dance periods (Peridos 5 & 6 with Ms. Pontillas) are connected to the Advance Musical Theater program at Armstrong. Students accepted into Musical Theater are automatically enrolled in MT Dance. The curriculum is tailored to meet the Musical Theater's Program's rehearsal demands for each show, including a faster pace intermediate/advanced curriculum, where students are expected to learn multiple dance pieces for each semester's production. There is also the possibility of performing in Winterfest and the Black History Assembly/Shows.

Intermeditae II & Advanced Dance

At the end of the year, recommended students are able to audition for the Intermediate II & Advanced Dance classes. Students undergo a mock class and are accepted into the class by teacher approval. These classes offer dance curriculum at a faster pace at an intermediate/advanced level.

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