Dance Arts
Dance Technique III
This course is designed for advanced-level dancers and will continue to develop techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, jazz funk, hip hop, and cultural dance. Choreography, improvisation, and performing will be explored individually and in small groups. Emphasis is placed on the dance performances, and advanced skill proficiency is expected. A hallmark of this class is to develop an individual artistic voice. Additional units include group and individual dance for musical theater, dance improvisation, writing a dance critique, dance history, advanced functional anatomy and nutrition, and multimedia dance forms. Students will begin to explore leadership development and careers in dance and the performing arts. Physical daily participation and Participation in the Emerge (Fall) Dance Show is mandatory.
Additional Expectations: Students in all courses will be graded daily on their physical participation in class. Excessive absences will impact your grade in this course. Dancers must take at least one year of Dance Technique III before progressing into Dance Technique III (H). Instructional focus and student development will be geared toward applying advanced artistry, technical execution, and self-choreographic growth.
| Course Number | 0541 |
| Grade Level | 9,10,11,12 |
| Pre-Requisite | Dance II or Director Approval |
| Application and/or Audition Date | New students to VCS or the Dance Arts program must submit an Audition for placement. Audition Here |
| Credits | 10 |
| VCHS Graduation Credit | Fine Arts |
| UC Approval | Yes Area F (Visual Performing Arts) |
| Fees | None |