Dance 1 and Accelerated Dance 1

Dance 1 introduce students to beginning level concepts in jazz, ballet and modern dance technique. Students will explore these dance forms and improvisational movements while observing, analyzing and critiquing their own works and those of others to monitor growth in dance skills. The student will develop a lifetime appreciation for the art of dance as well as become more physically fit, increase muscle memory, gain strength, improve stamina and increase flexibility. Training will include assisting students in developing the technical skills of dance and relationship between their persona and body. Students will gain hands-on experience by concurrent dance instruction and/or formal and informal performances. The course culminates with an end of the year live performance. Term: One year/two semesters

Dance 2 & Accelerated Dance 2

Dance 2 is designed to develop intermediate level technical skills in jazz, ballet and modern dance technique.  Students will explore these dance forms and improvisational movements while observing, analyzing and critiquing their own works and those of others to monitor growth in dance skills and performances.  Students will also examine the role of dance in historical and contemporary culture and observe dance using an aesthetic perspective. Training will include assisting students in developing the technical skills of dance and relationship between their persona and body.  Students will gain hands-on experience by concurrent dance instruction and/or formal and informal performances in front of an audience. Term: One year/two semesters

Conservatory of Dance & Dance 3

This year long course extended day program (Period 6, 7, and 8) is designed to prepare students for employment in the professional dance industry.. Students will explore a variety of dance forms and improvisational movements while observing, analyzing and critiquing their own works and those of others to monitor growth in dance skills and performances in jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and some forms of world dance. Students will also examine the role of dance in historical and contemporary culture and observe dance using an aesthetic perspective. Training will include assisting students in developing the technical skills of dance and relationship between their persona and body, thus allowing the dancer to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and creative demands of a future as a professional in the industry. Students will be introduced to computer technology related to dance. Students will gain hands-on experience by concurrent dance instruction and/or formal and informal performances in front of an audience. In addition, students will explore and learn dance related employment opportunities by participating in project based learning/work experience teams focused on fundraising/marketing, choreography, educational outreach and production management. These teams will be responsible for supporting dance program events and programs. The Conservatory of Dance is by audition only.