This course can be taken as a year-long course or a semester-long course in FALL.

Building upon the foundations of Dance I, students will further develop their technique and dive deeper into dance as an art form. Styles of dance that will be studied include jazz, contemporary, world styles, musical theatre, ballet, and hip hop. Classes will include warming up, stretching, movement sequences across the floor, and learning choreography. Students will build skills to develop their artistic expression through improvisation and creating and analyzing choreography. We will also study various choreographic tools and techniques to create your Dance Concert piece. Students will be expected to perform and participate in the annual Dance Concert in March 2025.

Prerequisites for this course include Dance I or permission from the teacher and high level of dance training. 

This course can be taken as a year-long course or as a semester-long course in FALL.

Throughout the course, we will broaden our understanding of dance by studying multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, hip-hop, and tap. The focus of the course will be on the development of a technical foundation, understanding rhythm and musicality, strength and flexibility, choreography retention, and most importantly how to have FUN while moving your body! Class structure will include a warm-up designed around proper body alignment, across-the-floor movement, and choreography sequences focusing on applying proper technique and artistry. Students will have multiple opportunities to choreograph where we will explore ideas of self-expression through movement while also collaborating with peers. We will also study various choreographic tools and techniques to create your Dance Concert piece. Students will be expected to perform and participate in the annual Dance Concert in March 2025.

FRESHMEN ONLY - A BLOCK FRESHMAN ARTS EXPERIENCE (FAX) - FALL OR SPRING

Designed for any level dancer, students will gain an appreciation for the love of dance! Throughout the semester we will broaden our understanding of dance by studying multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, and hip-hop. The focus of the course will be on the development of a technical foundation, understanding rhythm and musicality, strength and flexibility, choreography retention, and most importantly, how to have FUN while moving your body! Class structure will include a warm-up designed around proper body alignment, across-the-floor movement, and choreography sequences focusing on applying proper technique and artistry. Students will have multiple opportunities to choreograph where we will explore ideas of self-expression through movement while also collaborating with peers.