HIGH SCHOOL DANCE PROGRAMS

Dance I, Grade 9-12

Prerequisites: None

In this course dancers will explore basic dance technique, which will be applied to several different styles of dance, including modern, ballet, social dance, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and cultural dance. The art of choreography will also be explored as well as the understanding of correct terminology, body placement, muscle development, dance history, and flexibility. Students will be required to perform in one Dance Concert to fulfill this class. This course is based on the California Dance and P.E. Standards. Proper dance attire will be needed. May be repeated for credit.

Dance II, Grade 9-12

Prerequisites: Dance I

Dance II is a continuation of the Dance I and dancers will explore basic and intermediate dance technique, which will be applied to several different styles of dance, including modern, ballet, social dance, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and cultural dance. The art of choreography will also be explored as well as the understanding of correct terminology, body placement, muscle development, dance history, and flexibility. Students will be required to perform in one Dance Concert to fulfill this class. This course is based on the California Dance and P.E. Standards. Proper dance attire will be needed. May be repeated for credit.

Dance III, Grade 9-12 

Prerequisites: Dance I and II

Dance III is a continuation of the Dance I & II and dancers will explore advanced dance technique, which will be applied to several different styles of dance, including modern, ballet, social dance, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and cultural dance. The art of choreography will also be explored as well as the understanding of correct terminology, body placement, muscle development, dance history, and flexibility. Students will be required to perform in two Dance Concerts to fulfill this class. This course is based on the California Dance and P.E. Standards. Proper dance attire will be needed. May be repeated for credit.

Dance Production,Grade 10-12

Prerequisites: Teacher approval. Dance I and Dance II recommended.

Dance Production is designed for students who excel in dance and choreography. In this course dancers will continue to explore intermediate and advanced dance technique, which will be applied to several different styles of dance, including modern, ballet, social dance, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and cultural dance. Students will study dance terminology, body placement, muscle development, and flexibility. Performances, choreography, staging, costuming, and stage craft will be a large portion of this course. Students in Dance

Production are expected to create choreographic material that will be performed in two large performances during the school year. The student must maintain a designated grade point average to perform. Proper dance attire will be needed. The California Dance Standards are fulfilled during the course of the year. May be repeated for credit.

Dance Team Prep, Grade 9-12

Prerequisites: Audition only.

The Dance Team Prep course is designed for dancers who excel in dance and performance qualities. Dancers will train and condition to achieve flexibility, anaerobic and aerobic capability, cardio vascular endurance and strength.  These goals will be achieved through training and dance practice in preparation for school performances as well as competition form.