Program Overview

We are thrilled to announce that the dance program at Whitman continues to thrive. The Whitman Dance Program (WDP) is a NYS accredited dance program and meets all NYS Standards for the Arts.  We offer Studio in Dance I, II & III and Modern Dance I, II and III.  The course work is organized sequentially by level, not age. Studio in Dance I and Modern Dance I provide Art Credit for the Regents diploma.  All classes provide rigorous technical training daily, dance history and composition, small group instruction, performance opportunities, and field trips to see professional performances. Dance experience is not required.  The Whitman Dance Program offers options for students with little to no dance experience  and students who plan to pursue dance in college and professionally.  The Whitman Dance Program emphasizes developing students as artists, technicians and compassionate motivated human beings.

This year the Whitman Dance Program will be piloting the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway in Dance.    The WDP is also a chapter in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.  Both programs provide dancers unique recognition upon graduation.

 The Whitman Dance Program is housed in a beautiful 35' X 20' studio with sprung floors, mirrors, dressing rooms, and is ideally located adjacent to the Performing Arts Center. Its walls are decorated with professional and student art work.  Please feel free to visit, watch a class, and discuss your involvement in the program.

Contact Dr. Susan Turner Radin at  sradin@shufsd.org 

Course Offerings

Modern Dance II/III    period 1    7:25-8:10 am

Studio in Dance I/II/III       period 2    8:15-8:55 am

Modern Dance I period 3    9:00-9:40 am

SGI                         rotate periods 5, 6, 7 and 9