Dance and Choreography

Primary Graduation Requirement: Physical Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Fine Arts/Language Electives

UC A-G Approved: F, G

This course focuses on learning repertory choreographed by students, faculty and guest artists. Instruction is centered around developing and strengthening individual technique, creative expression and performance abilities. Students are exposed to a variety of dance genres which expands cultural awareness, enhances dance education and increases versatility. This class culminates in rehearsal and performance for school events, community events, performances, competitions and formal concert environments. This class may be taken four (4) times for credit. SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Successful completion of Jazz II with the letter grade of a 'B' or better, or teacher waived verification of equivalent experience and intermediate to advanced mastering of technique determined by audition.

Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements. Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts/Language Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Electives UC

A-G Approved: F, G

Choreography is an advanced class for students with background training in dance. In this class students will learn advanced choreography techniques. Students will be expected to advance their improvisational work via choreography projects, as well as address all the elements of the rehearsal process. Students will also learn to identify and perform historical and cultural dance, and will apply their dance techniques and understandings of the content standards that they have mastered by dancing in a performance setting. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Introductory Dance Course, or instructor approval.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12