A performance based course in a fun filled environment. Students will be provided with the opportunity to learn various dance styles including; hip-hop, jazz, breakdance and contemporary. Students will explore creative expression, and will be encouraged to use their artistic voices
Classes
Contemporary 25-35
A full year 5 credit course that provides students the opportunity to focus on contemporary dance as a discipline and art form. Students will have the opportunity to further develop existing skills and attitudes. The curriculum allows for a deeper exploration of contemporary technique and history. Students will continue to build strength, flexibility, coordination and expression in a unique atmosphere.
Dance Performance 15-25-35
A 5-credit course that focuses on the process of creating, rehearsing and performing dance. This course is designed to teach students the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes and technique required for the art of dance in performance. Dance Performance builds on the foundation of dance 15-25-35 and is a developmental progression for students to develop skills directly related to the study of dance in performance.
Jazz 25-35
A full year 5 credit course that provides students the opportunity to focus on jazz dance as a discipline and art form. Students will have the opportunity to further develop existing skills and attitudes. The curriculum allows for a deeper exploration of jazz technique and history. Students will continue to build strength, flexibility, coordination and expression in a unique atmosphere.
Ballet 15-25-35
A full year 5 credit course that provides students the opportunity to focus on ballet dance as a discipline and art form. Students will have the opportunity to further develop existing skills and attitudes. The curriculum allows for a deeper exploration of ballet technique and history. Students will continue to build strength, flexibility, coordination and expression in a unique atmosphere.
Composition 35
A full year 5 credit course that provides students the opportunity to focus on dance creation. Students will have the opportunity to experience the role of choreographer from concept, idea development, to audition, to the rehearsal process, to the production designs and finally the actual performance.