Course Descriptions for Dance:

Dance I (Dance at the Beginner Level):  Grades 9-12

0 .5 Physical Education credit/1.0 Performing Arts credit

This Course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of dance as a performing art.  Students will learn introductory dance movements in modern, ballet, and jazz techniques.  Units of learning will include: terminology, nutrition, injury prevention, composition, and dance history.  Students will develop kinesthetic techniques to improve their levels of flexibility, coordination, posture, and balance.  Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of class is required.  Students are to provide their own personal dance clothes and jazz shoes.

NO Prerequisite for

     Dance 1 – Dance at the Beginner Level

Required: 

     Performance participation, Dance clothing and Jazz Shoes

Available only at the Pankow Center

Dance II (Dance at the Intermediate Level):  Grades 9-12

0 .5 Physical Education credit/1.0 Performing Arts credit

This course is designed for the students with previous dance training.  This course reinforces more advanced dance techniques in modern, ballet, and jazz.  Students will build upon previous dance experience, knowledge, and training.  Units of learning will include the study of technical and locomotor elements, creative expression, terminology, history and choreographic concepts.  Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of class is required.  Students are to provide their own personal dance clothes and dance shoes.

Prerequisite: 

     Placement audition is required for Dance II Required: 

     Performance participation, Dance clothing and Jazz Shoes

Available only at the Pankow Center

Dance III (Dance at the Advanced Level): Grades 10-12

 0 .5 Physical Education credit/1.0 Performing Arts credit

This course is designed for students who have achieved a high degree of skill, this course explores different dance styles and focuses on detailed aspects of dance techniques at an accelerated pace.  Units of learning include continued development of technical and locomotor elements, creative expression, terminology, history, composition, and choreography.  Attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of class is required.  Students are to provide their own personal dance clothes and dance shoes.

Prerequisite: 

     Placement audition is required for Dance III.  Required: 

     Performance participation, Dance clothing and Jazz Shoes

Available only at the Pankow Center