In this course, students will learn dance through a fitness lens. Students will work on building stamina, flexibility, stability, strength and athleticism through fun and energizing dance exercises and Pilates. We will discuss anatomy and kinesiology to address how the body functions as we move. Students will keep track of their dance fitness journey in weekly journal entries. This course is designed for all levels of dance training and can be taken for PE credit.

This class is an introductory class to dance and movement. Students will explore contemporary dance, jazz, and ballet. This class aims to give students the building blocks to grow their technique. Learning how to stand correctly, stretch and condition the body, and move through space with intention are all components of this class. Students will be asked to use musicality and creativity to create movement phrases of their own, as well as learning larger phrases from the instructors.

This class builds on the concepts covered in Dance 1-2. More focus will be directed toward the technique and execution of contemporary and jazz dance. This class will challenge students to use every bit of space around them and to use their bodies fully. Improvisation will also be introduced at this level. Knowledge of all basic positions of the feet and arms and dance vocabulary is a must. Students will be graded on participation, dressing down, and demonstrating the use of learned dance concepts.

This is an advanced dance class that includes a progressive warm-up followed by across-the-floor and regular phrase work. The class moves at a quick pace and students can expect a demanding workout. Students can also expect several opportunities to choreograph and perform as part of this class. This class focuses on jazz dance, contemporary, improvisation and choreographic methods. Students will be graded on participation, dressing down, and skills tests. This is a yearlong commitment, as students will perform at the end of the school year in the annual IBW Dance Program Showcase.