"Be Strong, Be Fearless, Be Beautiful"

Dance I   Prerequisite: None

This one-year course is designed to develop an appreciation of dance as an art form. Students will relate personal experiences to create movement. The students will communicate in a way that is different from the written or spoken word, or even from other visual or auditory symbol systems. Students develop higher order thinking skills through creating, performing, responding and connecting to dance. The student will examine the role and meaning of dance in diverse social, cultural, and historical contexts through a variety of dance forms. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either the one Arts/Humanities/CTE credit, or one physical education credit required for graduation and may be repeated. 

Course Fee: $30 + possible Uniform & Rental Fees

Experience. Express. Explore. 

Goal 1: Developing Expressive Communication through Movement 

Goal 2: Enhancing Higher Order Thinking Skills 

Goal 3: Understanding Dance in Cultural and Historical Contexts 

Goal 4: Promoting Diversity and Cultural Appreciation