DANCE COURSES
Grades: 10-12
About The Programs
DANCE I
This is an introductory course for students who have not experienced the art of movement or it is their first time taking dance in high school. The class will be introduced to many different styles of dance and movement techniques. It also allows students to study the vocabulary associated with dance and learn choreographic tools. Students will learn how movement/dance elements – body, action, space, time, and energy – contribute to the functional and artistic character of dance. The students will develop an awareness of how the body may be used as an instrument of artistic expression. Students in this course will participate in an “end of course” performance that may be viewed by parents and other invited guests in our school’s Performing Arts Center. Dress-out attire for this course includes leggings, sweat pants, or joggers and any school appropriate shirt. Students will also need to have black leggings, a black dance leotard, and black jazz shoes available to them for our performance. Dance I to Dance IV is a combined class.
DANCE II
Dance II is an intermediate level dance training course designed for students who have had entry level dance training and are ready to progress to a higher level skill class. Students will train in creative movement – improvisation – , dance technique, and short choreography assignments. The focus of the course will be on technique, body mechanics, performance training, and vocabulary review. Students in this course will participate in an “end of course” performance that may be viewed by parents and other invited guests in our school’s Performing Arts Center. Dress-out attire for this course includes leggings, sweat pants, or joggers and any school appropriate shirt. Students will also need to have black leggings, a black dance leotard, and black jazz shoes available to them for our performance. Dance I to Dance IV is a combined class so some information may be repeated.
DANCE III HONORS
This is an advanced dance course. Students should be able to demonstrate multiple styles of dance: ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and improvisation. Technical skills should be well executed. Students should understand body mechanics, dance vocabulary, choreographic tools and performance qualities. Students in this course will participate in an “end of course” performance that may be viewed by parents and other invited guests in our school’s Performing Arts Center. Dress-out attire for this course includes leggings, sweat pants, or joggers and any school appropriate shirt. Students will also need to have black leggings, a black dance leotard, and black jazz shoes available to them for our performance. Students may be asked to choreograph a dance work for our “end of course” performance. Dance I to Dance IV is a combined class so some information may be repeated.
DANCE IV HONORS
This is an advanced dance course. Students must be able to do the following styles of dance: ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and improvisation. Technical skills should be executed at a high level. Students should understand body mechanics, dance vocabulary, choreographic tools and performance qualities. Students in this course will participate in an “end of course” performance that may be viewed by parents and other invited guests in our school’s Performing Arts Center. Dress-out attire for this course includes leggings, sweat pants, or joggers and any school appropriate shirt. Students will also need to have black leggings, a black dance leotard, and black jazz shoes available to them for our performance. Students may be asked to choreograph a dance work for our “end of course” performance. Dance I to Dance IV is a combined class so some information may be repeated.
| All Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Credits |
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DANCE I (Prerequisite: None | Grades 10-12) (Yearlong: 45mins daily| Semester 1.5 hours daily) | 1 Credit |
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DANCE II (Prerequisite: Dance I | Grades 10-12) (Yearlong: 45mins daily| Semester 1.5 hours daily) | 1 Credit |
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DANCE III Honors (Prerequisite: Dance II & Dance Teacher Recommendation | Grades 10-12) (Yearlong: 45mins daily| Semester 1.5 hours daily) | 1 Credit |
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DANCE IV Honors (Prerequisite: Dance III | Grades 10-12) (Yearlong: 45mins daily| Semester 1.5 hours daily) | 1 Credit |
Student Testimonials
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Department Contact Info
Fine Arts
Contact:
Dual Enrollment Information Night
Presented by SCC Staff
- 7:00 pm
- Performing Arts Center, HPA