Fine Arts: Dance and Theater

Dance 

Grades: 9-12   Credits: .5 (Fine art or PE)  Length: Semester  Expectation Level: 3

Prerequisite: None

You may take this course multiple times. For all active students looking for fine arts or physical education credit. This course includes studying technique in different styles of dance, creating choreography, and learning some dance history. Dancers, athletes, gymnasts, cheerleaders, or any other movers may take this class regardless of previous experience. Performing is required. Course may be audited. 

Text and materials: No text required.                          

Expectations: Grades are based on individual improvement during the semester. Participation, comprehension and student effort are the most important factors. Students are expected to wear clothing they can move in (sweats, shorts, t-shirts, etc) - dance clothing is not expected.  Students will have to perform for fellow students and complete written peer reviews and self reflections. 

Theater I

Grades: 9-12   Credits: .5    Length: Semester   Expectation Level: 3

Prerequisite: None

Offered both semesters. This course explores the world of theater. Students study many different aspects of theater, including: improvisation, pantomime and mime, the voice and diction, acting, the structure of drama, the varieties of drama, the evaluation of drama (reviews), and the history of drama. Students experiment with improvisation and pantomime, read plays, work on monologues and scene work, and do various projects with selected plays. 

Expectations: This is a hands-on course. Students are very active, and a willingness to participate is essential.