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Course Details
Course Details
The SMHS Dance Company is an audition-based competition and performance team designed to further the student's dance technique as well as give them the opportunities to produce and perform their own work. Students will perform and choreograph in three concerts per year and perform at various community and district functions. Dance company has the opportunity to mentor younger dancers and represent Dance inside and outside of SMHS. Dance Company has the opportunity to attend competitions as a team outside of SMHS and attend a yearly dance tour. The course can be taken for P.E. OR Fine Arts Credit. The class can be repeated for credit. Admission is by audition only. Students auditioning must meet entry-level technique requirements. The class meets daily during school hours.
The SMHS Dance Company is an audition-based competition and performance team designed to further the student's dance technique as well as give them the opportunities to produce and perform their own work. Students will perform and choreograph in three concerts per year and perform at various community and district functions. Dance company has the opportunity to mentor younger dancers and represent Dance inside and outside of SMHS. Dance Company has the opportunity to attend competitions as a team outside of SMHS and attend a yearly dance tour. The course can be taken for P.E. OR Fine Arts Credit. The class can be repeated for credit. Admission is by audition only. Students auditioning must meet entry-level technique requirements. The class meets daily during school hours.
NYC Dance Tour
NYC Dance Tour
From March 12–15, we traveled to New York City for an inspiring dance tour filled with meaningful learning and unforgettable experiences.
During our trip, students took classes at Broadway Dance Center and participated in a Horton technique class at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. They also had the exciting opportunity to take a masterclass from MJ the Musical with Brandon Lavar, giving them direct insight into professional Broadway performance and style.
We attended two incredible performances: Maybe Happy Ending and Compagnie Hervé Koubi at The Joyce Theater. Both performances offered unique perspectives on storytelling and movement, leaving a lasting impression on our dancers.
In addition to our dance experiences, we explored some of New York City's most iconic landmarks, including Central Park, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue, Top of the Rock, and Chelsea Market.
SHARP COMP
SHARP COMP
On March 22, our dancers competed at the Sharp International Dance Competition.
Group Results:
- Jazz – 1st Place (also Highest Score of the Day)
- Hip Hop – 2nd Place
- Contemporary – 1st Place
Solo & Trio Results:
- Paige Teng – 1st Place, Contemporary Solo (self-choreographed)
- Emily Xue – 1st Place, Jazz Solo
(self-choreographed)
- Nancy McNulty – 1st Place, Lyrical Solo
- Vanesssa Liu, Shireen Jiang, Riley Trinh – 1st Place, Lyrical Trio (self-choreographed)
- Ava Newton– 2nd Place, Hip Hop Solo
(self-choreographed)
- Layla Shen – 3rd Place, Contemporary Solo
(self-choreographed)
- Jane Kang– 3rd Place, Lyrical Solo
(self-choreographed)
Special Awards:
- Maggie – 3rd Place, Best Kicks
- Vanessa – 3rd Place, Best Turns
- Vanessa – 2nd Place, Best Leaps
Past Accolades
Past Accolades
2025-2026
SHARP INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION
Group Results:
- Jazz – 1st Place (also Highest Score of the Day)
- Hip Hop – 2nd Place
- Contemporary – 1st Place
Solo & Trio Results:
- Paige Teng – 1st Place, Contemporary Solo (self-choreographed)
- Emily Xue – 1st Place, Jazz Solo
(self-choreographed)
- Nancy McNulty – 1st Place, Lyrical Solo
- Vanesssa Liu, Shireen Jiang, Riley Trinh – 1st Place, Lyrical Trio (self-choreographed)
- Ava Newton– 2nd Place, Hip Hop Solo
(self-choreographed)
- Layla Shen – 3rd Place, Contemporary Solo
(self-choreographed)
- Jane Kang– 3rd Place, Lyrical Solo
(self-choreographed)
Special Awards:
- Maggie – 3rd Place, Best Kicks
- Vanessa – 3rd Place, Best Turns
- Vanessa – 2nd Place, Best Leaps
2024-2025
SHARP INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION
GROUP:
1st Place Overall in Contemporary and Hip=Hop Medium categories
1st place Overall in Hip-Hop Division
2nd Place Jazz in medium category
Judge's Award
SOLO/DUETS:
1st place jazz solo- Emilly Xue
2nd place hip-hop solo- Anni Zhao
2nd place Contemporary solo- Jodie Chon
3rd place Contemporary solo- Nancy McNulty
4th place Contemporary solo- Layla Shen
Runner-Ups: Maggie Yu & Paige Teng
1st place Hip-Hop Duet- Fiona Chen & Ava Newton
4th Place Contemporary Duet- Layla Shen & Monica Wong
WORLDSTRIDES DANCE TOUR in Orlando, FL - Gold Award
Outreach
- Move Up Day 3/7/25
- Arts Rock 3/21/25
- Hauntington Breakfast at HMS 10/27/24
- Chinese Club Lunar New Year Celebration 3/8/25
- "DANCING WITH THE TEACHERS"
- Winter Dance-a-Thon 3/3-3/13, 2025
-7 SCHOOL- WIDE OPEN CALLS : Hip Hop, Kpop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Ballet, and Latin
2023-2024
SHARP INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION
GROUP:
-1ST PLACE JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, AND HIP HOP DIVISIONS- MEDIUM
- 1ST PLACE OVERALL
- THE JUDGES AWARD
SOLOS:
2ND PLACE JAZZ- MEGAN CHOA
2ND PLACE CONTEMPORARY- JODIE CHON
4TH PLACE CONTEMPORARY- EMILY HERNANDEZ
RUNNER-UP LYRICAL- TARA YASSAMY
EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE TOURS in HONOLULU, HAWAII
- MEMORIAL PERFORMANCE AT USS MISSOURI
Outreach
- Arts Rock
- Hauntington Breakfast at HMS
- "DANCING WITH THE TEACHERS"
- K-POP WORKSHOPS
-5 SCHOOL- WIDE OPEN CALLS
2022-2023
SHARP INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION
GROUP:
-1ST PLACE DANCE & LYRICAL DIVISIONS- MEDIUM
-1ST PLACE OVERALL
- BEST SHOWMANSHIP
SOLO:
2ND PLACE LYRICAL - MELODY CHEN
EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE TOUR in Chicago, IL
Outreach
- Arts Rock
- Hauntington Breakfast at HMS
- "JUNIOR DANCE" MENTORSHIP
- "DANCING WITH THE TEACHERS"
- K-POP WORKSHOPS
- 5 SCHOOL- WIDE OPEN CALLS
2021-2022
SHARP INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION
GROUP:
-1ST PLACE DANCE & JAZZ DIVISIONS- MEDIUM
-1ST PLACE OVERALL
EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE TOURS in New York City, NY
Outreach
- Arts Rock
- Hauntington Breakfast at HMS
- "JUNIOR DANCE" MENTORSHIP
- "DANCING WITH THE TEACHERS"
- K-POP WORKSHOPS
- 5 SCHOOL- WIDE OPEN CALLS
Entry Level
Entry Level
Dance Company (Entry Level)
Dance Company (Entry Level)
Dancers must demonstrate highly refined body articulation, agility, balance and strength.
Dancers must have highly developed physical coordination and control while performing complex movement phrases and choreography.
Dancers must be able to perform in multiple dance genres.
Dancers must demonstrate ability to improvise and collaborate with other dancers.
Movement vocabulary should include the following:
triple pirouettes
double piques
penche
leg hold turn
6 + a la secondes turns in succession
Cabriole
Attitude turn
Splits: left, right and center
Chaines in succession
Shoulder roll
Illusion
Jumps: firebird, scorpion, C-jump, stag, center, calypso, barrel jump
Leaps: center, jete, switch leap
Expectations
Expectations
All students are expected to:
All students are expected to:
Attend class daily ANY MEMBER MISSING 2 OR MORE REHEARSALS FOR A SINGLE PIECE OF CHOREOGRAPHY WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT PIECE
Be on time TARDIES WILL AFFECT CITIZENSHIP GRADES
Dress appropriately INAPPROPRIATELY DRESSED STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN A TARDY
Collaborate with team members
Have a willingness to try new things and grow as a performer
Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude
Attend all dress rehearsals and class performances
Purchase costumes and/or shoes for their performance
Grading: The student's grade is based on the following four components
DAILY IN CLASS PARTICIPATION: This includes the performance of prescribed activities, use of appropriate effort and the demonstration of a positive attitude.
ATTENDANCE: Absences (for any reason) will lower the attendance grade ONE letter grade for each TWO absences. *Serious illness or doctor excused medical situations will be treated on an individual basis.
CHECKPOINTS AND EVALUATIONS This will be determined by observing choreography and technique.
SEMESTER PERFORMANCE: attendance and participation at mandatory tech, dress rehearsals and performances.
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