Course ID:  451871
YR
Course Name: Dance I
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: Dance II

This course will focus on dance within a variety of dance genres at an introductory level. Students will acquire vocabulary and skills in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop and other genres. Dance history, choreography and performance skills will be introduced. The class is participatory in nature, utilizing movement as a form of creative expression.Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  452871
YR
Course Name: Dance II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Dance I or audition by instructor

What's Next: Dance III

This course builds on the technical facility and skills attained in Dance I using advanced skills and concepts through continued study of various dance genres. In addition, course objectives will emphasize (1) creative expression through movement; (2) awareness of space, time, and energy in dance technique and improvisational studies;(3) development of self–confidence through the use of the body as an expressive instrument; and (4) appreciation of dance as an art form. Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  453871
YR
Course Name: Dance III
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Dance II or audition by instructor

What's Next: Dance IV

Dance III students will build on skills and techniques learned in Dance II, including creative expression, improvisation, and appreciation of dance as an art form. Qualities of movement are also explored. Kinesthetic awareness and movement memory is emphasized as well. Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required.Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  454871
YR
Course Name: Dance IV
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Dance III or audition by instructor

What's Next: NONE

This course focuses on the advanced dancer. An emphasis will be placed on style, technique and choreography. This class will also allow students to explore different avenues of dance performance beyond high school. Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  451881
YR
Course Name: Dance I GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement

What's Next: Dance II

This course will focus on dance within a variety of dance genres at an introductory level. Students will acquire vocabulary and skills in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop and other genres. Dance history, choreography and performance skills will be introduced. The class is participatory in nature, utilizing movement as a form of creative expression.Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  452881
YR
Course Name: Dance II GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Dance I or audition by instructor

What's Next: Dance III

This course builds on the technical facility and skills attained in Dance I using advanced skills and concepts through continued study of various dance genres. In addition, course objectives will emphasize (1) creative expression through movement; (2) awareness of space, time, and energy in dance technique and improvisational studies;(3) development of self–confidence through the use of the body as an expressive instrument; and (4) appreciation of dance as an art form. Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  453881
YR
Course Name: Dance III GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Dance II or audition by instructor

What's Next: Dance IV

Dance III students will build on skills and techniques learned in Dance II, including creative expression, improvisation, and appreciation of dance as an art form. Qualities of movement are also explored. Kinesthetic awareness and movement memory is emphasized as well. Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required.Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.

Course ID:  454881
YR
Course Name: Dance IV GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Dance III or audition by instructor

What's Next: NONE

This course focuses on the advanced dancer. An emphasis will be placed on style, technique and choreography. This class will also allow students to explore different avenues of dance performance beyond high school. Specific attire will be required. Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances may be required. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit or PE credit required for graduation.