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COURSE DESCRIPTION/GOALS
Hoggard dance classes are designed so that every student has the opportunity to grow and learn as an artist AND dancer. In class, we learn about the history, terminology, technique, and choreography of several different genres of dance. There will be many different learning opportunities including movement investigation, body exploration, individual/group projects&discussions, improvisation, dance combos, strength&conditioning, and performances. While dance class at Hoggard should be a fun learning experience, it is also meant to be taken seriously. I plan to create a safe and inviting environment so that you can come and explore how dance can positively influence your lives. My hope is that you will broaden your knowledge of cultures, discover new and healthy ways to express emotions, and improve memorization skills. . The curriculum will encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone while giving you tools to apply to your daily life.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Attendance
Class participation and engagement
Announced Quizzes/Tests
Performances/Choreography assignments
About your teacher
Coach Cross is excited to continue her career as the Hoggard High School dance teacher and coach of the dance team where she hopes to help continue its tradition of excellence. Coach Cross graduated from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) where she majored in Elementary Education and enjoyed her time as a member of ECU’s dance team. She was named Rookie of the Year 2017-2018 and Vet of the Year 2018-2019.
Dance has been a major part of her life since her early childhood days growing up in New York where she danced competitively and was awarded the Miss Dance of Central New York title in 2014 and 2015, International Queen of Central New York 2013 and 2013, and Miss Acrobat of Central New York in 2014. She also helped lead her high school’s cheerleading program to numerous conference titles. While working with a dance company in New York, her choreography was awarded regional and national awards.
Coach Cross spent time as performer at Walt Disney World and now spends her summers as a team leader for Universal Dance Association’s (UDA) dance and cheer camps (UCA) throughout the Southeast.
Coach Cross continues to travel throughout the summer and choreographs pom, jazz, and hip hop competition routines for middle and high school dance teams!
Contact: julia.cross@nhcs.net
Please reach out to me for any questions. I am looking forward to an another amazing year in the dance studio!
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