Beginning Dance is a semester elective that can be taken for P.E. OR Fine Arts credit. The course includes a strenuous warm-up that develops proper body alignment, physical conditioning and dance technique. A dance vocabulary is acquired as well as an appreciation of dance as an art form. Each dancer is required to perform in one dance concert per semester. The class can be repeated for credit.

Learning Objectives: Kinesthetic Awareness: Embody full-body warm-ups and various dance styles. Theoretical Knowledge: Understand dance history, elements, and terminology. Choreographic Skills: Create original choreography using devices and strategies. Teamwork and Communication: Demonstrate collaboration skills. Performance Skills: Present choreography in public performances. Professionalism: Exhibit proper theater etiquette. Integration: Relate dance to personal goals and integrate into daily life.

To progress to the next level, students must maintain a B or better and meet the technical requirements of the next level.