Canyon Ridge Dance Department
Course Syllabus: Dyami Dancers
Teacher: Stephanie Ferguson
Email: Stephanie.ferguson@leanderisd.org
Course Description: Students will explore the fundamentals in ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, hip hop, kick, pom and choreography. Students will become familiar with each specific technique and its vocabulary, history and choreography.
Student Expectations:
1. Students must dress properly for each class.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to get make-up assignments from the instructor when absent.
3. Follow classroom rules: be prepared, be on time and be positive.
4. If a student is injured in some way, he or she must present a note from a parent or physician in order to be excused from participating in physical activities. A parent note must be presented each day the student is unable to participate. After three parent notes, the student will be required to present a note from a physician to excuse him or her from physical activities. Students who are unable to physically participate will be required to read a dance article and write a one page report. All reports are due at the end of the class period.
5. Backpacks will be stored inside the dance studio.
6. No gum, food or drinks allowed in the studio. Only water.
7. No jewelry is allowed except for stud earrings.
8. Hair should be pulled back away from the face.
9. All cell phones must be on silent mode and must stay inside the student’s assigned backpack. Cell phones are not allowed inside the locker room or bathrooms.
Supplies:
Combination lock
1/2 gallon water bottle (with handle)
Dyami drawstring bag
Blue & gold poms
Gold hair bow (performances only)
Make up (performances only)
Garment bag (game days only)
Required makeup:
White & blue eyeshadow
Bright pink blush
Bright pink lipstick
Black eyeliner
Black mascara
Foundation & powder
Required dance team attire:
Monday - Neon pink tank, black sports bra, black leggings and tan jazz shoes.
Tuesday - Black CRMS bling shirt, black hot shorts, tan tights and tan jazz shoes.
Wednesday - Neon pink tank, black leggings and tan jazz shoes.
Thursday - Black CRMS bling shirt, black hot shorts, tan tights and tan jazz shoes.
Friday - Fun friday (wear leggings or the black hot shorts with tights and a dance shirt with jazz shoes).
Grading Policy:
50% - Dress Out/Participation
50% - Assignments, Performances, Skills Tests & Written Tests
Dress Out/Participation:
Students are expected to dress out properly and participate every day, unless otherwise directed. Clothing worn to school is not considered dressing out. Any student who fails to dress out or participate in class activities will lose points towards their dress out/participation grade. Points will be deducted for the following:
-5 missing item per piece/per day
-5 off task/horseplay
-10 not dressing out (unexcused)
-10 not participating
Class Procedures:
When the tardy bell rings, students are expected to be seated in their assigned attendance line. Students will have five minutes at the beginning and end of class to change. Students will change inside the locker room.
Performances, Skills tests and Written tests:
All performances count as test grade. Dancers will be tested over all routines and each dancer will receive an assessment based on body alignment, memory, technique and overall performance. The director may use the assessment to determine whether or not the student is eligible to perform.
Practice Schedule:
We have weekly rehearsals Monday through Wednesday. Please refer to the Dyami Dancers yearly google calendar for all scheduled rehearsals times and events.
Please schedule all appointments and vacations outside of Dyami Dancers events. In the event of an absence, please notify the director(s) within 24 hours.