Expression through movement
The dance program provides students with the opportunity to study the diversity of techniques and ideas as well as compositional and performance skills that comprise the dance arts. The program equally values both physical and creative development of each student.
At all levels of study, students:
Creativity and vision combined
The overall emphasis of the program is on fostering each student’s unique and creative vision inside a body that moves with intelligence, safety and artistry.
All courses above Explore Level are sequential and require the recommendation/permission of the instructor. Dance courses are substituted for physical education credit requirements.
Dance coursework
Explore
Develop technical skill through fundamental standing and loco-motor movement, spatial and temporal variations and alignment awareness.
1 semester
Full year
Foundations
Beginning skill level in modern and ballet technique.
Full year
Intermediate
Progression technically to an intermediate level in modern and ballet.
Full year
Dance ensemble
Explore college and vocational options within the field of dance and create an artist’s resume/ curriculum vitae.
Full year
“I see dance as glue for a community.”
When words fail, tell your tale with movement.
Dance is an artistic expression.