DANCE

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300000 – M/J Dance 1

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

An exploration of the disciplines of technique required for ballet dance. Introduction to styles, structure, and aesthetics of dance. Proper dance attire required. Ballet shoes and proper dance attire required.

Grade: 8 only

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300010B – M/J Dance 2

Prerequisite: MS Ballet 1

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

An intermediate technical approach to ballet skills, theory, history, and styles. Ballet will use elements from yoga study. If a student has been studying ballet for many years, pointe work at the barre may be allowed pending teacher approval. Ballet shoes and proper dance attire required.

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300030 – M/J Dance 4

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

Students are introduced to Pre-Bronze American and International style Latin, Swing, and Ballroom dance patterns, with opportunities for social, performance, and competition applications. Shoes and proper dance attire required.

Grade: 8 only

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300010R – M/J Dance 2

Prerequisite: MS Ballroom 1

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

Dancers move through levels of proficiency in Intermediate–Full Bronze American and International style Latin, Swing, and Ballroom dance patterns with more technical instruction for performance and competition applications. Shoes and proper dance attire required.

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300020 – M/J Dance 3

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

Students attend to alignment, acquisition of complex technical skills, collaborative problem solving, dance conditioning, and safe studio practices. Students learn about modern dance in its cultural and historical contexts through research and physical experiences, explore exemplary modern dance founders, works, and artists, employ dance as a healthy life skill, and use modern dance terminology appropriately. Proper dance attire required.

Grade: 8 only

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300010M – M/J Dance 2

Prerequisite: MS Modern 1

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

Building on the foundation of Modern 1, this class emphasizes the use of modern dance terminology to describe expressive and aesthetic qualities of performance and to contribute to choreographic projects. Proper dance attire required.

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300025 – M/J Dance 3 Car Plan

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

An exploration of the disciplines of technique required for the tap dancer as well as the jazz dancer. Introduction to the styles includes historical references, technical structures, and aesthetics of both dance styles. Proper dance attire and two different pairs of shoes required.

Grade: 8 only

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300010T – M/J Dance 2

Prerequisite: MS Tap/Jazz 1 (Ballet or Modern highly recommended)

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

Building on Tap/Jazz 1, students engage in further study developing tap and jazz skills, coordination, flexibility, strength, and style. Tap and jazz shoes and proper dance attire required.

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0300090 – M/J Dance Mix Mobil

Fee: $15

Full Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to explore and develop techniques in a wide array of dances from around the world. This includes knowledge and application of world dance techniques from a variety of cultures, understanding similarities in dance techniques and steps across cultural dance forms, experiencing the physical fitness value of dance, and developing an appreciation for the role of dance within a culture. Proper dance attire required.