Dance

Course Overview

This course will focus on dance techniques and styles in a variety of genres, as well as choreography, and the art of performing. Dancers with varying levels of experience can all be successful in this elective. Class activities will include daily warm-ups, across-the-floor skills, dance combinations in multiple styles, and student-based choreography.  Students will also complete self and peer evaluations, vocabulary assessments, and written assignments.  Students will also learn to demonstrate the relationship of movement to music (count, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, style, etc.).

Dance Attire

Dance is an active and physical form of performing arts.  In order to be successful, students will dress out on a daily basis in the locker rooms, unless otherwise instructed by Mrs. Martinez.  Students will go directly to the locker rooms before the tardy bell and dress into appropriate and properly fitting dance attire.  PE clothes are a great option.  The student must follow locker room procedures, as outlined by the Physical Education staff and handbook.  Students will dress out quickly, and bring their backpack with them to the music room within the first five minutes of class time.  Students may lock up their school clothes in their small PE locker, but must bring their backpack with them to the music room every day.  Specific details are outlined in the course syllabus.