Dance

Designed for any level dancer, students will gain a solid foundation and appreciation for the love of dance! Throughout the year we will study multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop, and even TikTok dances. 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 collaborate with others and create their own choreography. Enrolled students will be expected to perform and participate in the Dance Concert.

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. Enrolled students will be expected to perform and participate in the Dance Concert.

Prerequisites for this course include Dance I or permission from the teacher.

This year-long course is designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of dancing and are passionate about growing as an artist. Students will focus on furthering their technical abilities through multiple styles including, but not limited to, contemporary, jazz, ballet, modern, and hip hop. This course will also challenge students through complex movement sequences, varied performance qualities, dynamic energy shifts, and exposure to improvisational techniques. Choreography and learning how to compose an original piece of work will be a focus of the course, including how to properly stage, light, costume, and design a performance. Enrolled students will be expected to perform and participate in the Dance Concert.

Prerequisites for this course include Dance I or Dance II, and a placement application, which may include a video submission showcasing the student’s abilities as a dancer. This is only offered as a year-long course.

THIS IS PRIMARILY A 9TH GRADE CLASS AS IT IS PART OF THE A BLOCK FRESHMAN ARTS OPTION (FAX)

All levels welcome! In this semester-long course, students will learn different elements of hip hop including technique, movement, musical rhythm, tempo, and phrasing. The course will focus on the historical context required to develop the skills needed to practice and perform this popular dance form. Class structure will include warming-up, stretching, and learning choreography, with a focus on developing performance qualities. Students will be introduced to terminology, important historical events, people who contributed to hip hop, and its lasting impact on pop culture. Second-semester students will be given the opportunity to perform and/or participate in the Dance Concert.