Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite: none 

UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) 

Dance I introduces students to Western dance forms including jazz, hip hop, tap, and ballet. Students will also study dance composition and learn to create their own choreography. In addition to studying different dance genres, students will learn the cultural and historical context of these dance forms in our society. This class is designed for students with or without previous experience in dance.  This course will prepare students for Dance II and Dance III.   It can be taken for PE or Arts credit.