Dance Elective Courses

For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.

Dance I   (Allen) - No. 737
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12     Year .5         5 Periods         0.5 Credit
Dance I is a course for students with any degree of experience in dance. The principles, elements and protocol of dance will be introduced. Students will learn proper body alignment. Conditioning, flexibility, techniques and vocabulary of basic movements in ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theatre will be experienced and performed. Students will gain knowledge through written assignments and active participation.

Dance II   (Allen) - No. 738
Prerequisite: Dance I
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12       Year .5        5 Periods        0.5 Credit
Dance II will expand on the concepts and techniques learned in Dance I. Students will learn combinations in ballet, jazz, and modern dance through floor and center exercises. Students will further develop their ability to use the body as an expressive tool and to assess their own strengths and needs in dance training.  Students will gain knowledge through written assignments and active participation.

Dance credit can be applied for Physical Education in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 or Arts credit in 9, 10, 11, and 12.