Movin’ and Groovin’
Express yourself more freely, build confidence, and stimulate your mind while strengthening your body and exploring a mix of movement styles and choreography.
Courses
Performing Opportunities
There are three performing groups at Menlo: Knight Dancers (varsity), MidKnights (JV) and Knight Life (hip hop). All have auditions in early September and, except for Knight Life, dancers must be registered in Menlo dance classes. Knight Life performs at the Pep Rally, Valpo Bowl, and home football and basketball games. In the past, Knight Dancers have performed in San Francisco and at various corporate parties and events. All dancers perform in the annual Spring Dance Concert.
Jan Chandler
Jan Chandler began dancing at the age of three and has danced professionally throughout California. She attended Stanford and completed her education with a BS in design at San Jose State University. She has taught at Menlo School since 1982, starting the dance program with a handful of students; it has since grown into a thriving department. Jan has also choreographed the Menlo Benefit and the Drama Department’s musical productions each year. She encourages dance for the athlete as well as the beginning dancer.