Dance I, II, III

Dance I-Introduction To Dance:

is a semester long class for students with little to no previous dance experience. Students will explore various dance forms including jazz, modern, hip hop,  ballet, and tap. The fundamentals of dance technique will be introduced. Basic dance improvisation and composition strategies will be studied to discover options for artistic expression. Students will work in small groups to choreograph and perform brief dance phrases. Weekly mind/body fitness activities will be practiced to support the dancer’s physical conditioning. Dance I may be repeated for a maximum of three semesters and is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors. After completing three semesters of Dance I, the student must register for Dance II or another course in the PE curriculum. Students who have already taken Dance II or Dance III may not register for Dance I without teacher’s permission.

Dance II-Dance Technique and Repertory:

is a semester long class for students with a minimum of one year of previous dance experience.The class will focus on the study of dance technique in a variety of dance styles including jazz, ballet, tap, and modern. More complex and extensive dance repertory will be learned and performed in each of the dance styles. The students will continue to develop their artistic expression through expanded study of improvisation and dance composition strategies. Class activities will feature the opportunity to apply dance knowledge through small group choreography assignments. Dance ll students will perform publicly in the Fall Semester Dance Demonstration performance. Weekly fitness activities will be practiced to support the dancer’s physical conditioning. Dance ll may be repeated for a maximum of three semesters and is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors. After completing three semesters of Dance ll, the student must either received teacher permission for placement in Dance lll or register for another course in the PE curriculum.

Dance III-Choreography, Production and Performance:

is a year long class for students with multiple years of previous dance experience and a strong interest in public performance and choreography. Students will study advanced dance technique and performance qualities in numerous dance forms such as jazz, ballet, modern and tap dance. The curriculum will focus on cultivating the dancer’s unique artistic voice, and expressive options will be expanded and refined through the study of advanced dance improvisation, composition, and movement analysis. Students will work both independently and with others to produce and present dance choreography, showcasing this work once each semester. Performance in the Fall Dance Demonstration and Spring Orchesis Dance Concert will be required of all Dance lll students. Weekly fitness activities will be practiced to support the dancer's physical conditioning. Dance lll may be repeated for a maximum of two years and is open to juniors and seniors. Registration for this class will be permitted with teacher placement only.

Staff:    

Erin Jaffe
847.932.2562