Dance

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in two or more dance styles, recognize choreographic processes, enhance aesthetic awareness and make connections between dance and other subject areas.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to increase fundamental knowledge and skills in two or more dance styles, apply choreographic processes, enhance aesthetic awareness and make connections between dance and other subject areas.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic knowledge and skills in three or more dance styles, apply and assess choreographic processes, increase aesthetic awareness and make connections between dance and other subject areas.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to increase basic knowledge and skills in three or more dance styles, apply and assess choreographic processes, increase aesthetic awareness and make connections between dance and other subject areas.

Students develop dance technique and movement vocabulary in one or more dance forms. In the process, dancers demonstrate use of class and performance etiquette, analytical and problem-solving skills, and studio practices in a safe dance environment. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students in this class may need to obtain (e.g., borrow, purchase) appropriate footwear and/or dance attire from an outside source. Please note that this course satisfies one semester of the required physical education needed toward middle grades promotion.