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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.