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Introductory Dance | H6650

This course is designed as an introduction to movement, dance elements and the creative aspects of dance. Students explore various styles of dance through a unit approach and collaborate on a variety of student choreography projects. The development of muscular strength, flexibility, agility, balance, body alignment and an understanding of rhythm are approached through combined warmup and dance technique segments. In addition, students study healthrelated fitness concepts and basic nutrition principles as they relate to dance.

Grade level 9–12. Quarter/Semester

Prerequisite: None | Lifetime Activity Course

Repeatable Unlimited Times

Intermediate Dance | H6652

Intermediate dance enhances the skills and concepts introduced in Introductory Dance. Students are challenged to improve their existing dance skills in various styles of dance including jazz, ballet, modern and improvisational dance. Warmup exercises continue to promote muscular strength, flexibility, agility and balance while placing greater emphasis on correct body alignment and dance technique. Students often work with guest artists in addition to creating and performing their own choreography. Students continue their study of healthrelated fitness concepts and basic nutrition principles as they relate to dance.

Grade level 9–12. Quarter/Semester

Prerequisite: Introductory Dance | Lifetime Activity Course

Repeatable Unlimited Times

Contemporary Repertory Dance | H6651

This course is open to students who have mastered basic dance skills and have an interest in dance performance. Students will learn more difficult dance techniques and choreography with performance as a focus. In addition to experimenting with their own choreography, students will work with a variety of guest artists to create a performance repertory which includes various dance styles. The culmination of this course will be a full length dance concert. Students will be involved in all phases of concert production. Numerous rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of course work and are required.

Grade level 9–12. Quarter/Semester

Prerequisite: Audition or Instructor Approval | Lifetime Activity Course

Repeatable Unlimited Times

Dance Production | H6649S

In this course students will be introduced to the study of Dance Production which involves all aspects of producing a performance. It includes learning about and performing the duties of the positions in a professional dance company when creating a performance. These positions include: choreographer, dancer, costume and property designer/constructor, marketer, music creator/editor, and photographer/videographer. The class is project oriented and will include course work outside of class time. Student rehearsals will also occur outside class time

Grade level 9–12. Quarter/Semester

Prerequisite: Director Approval

Repeatable Up To 8 Times