Dance Arts

This beginning, repeatable course is fun and engaging to get your body moving. It covers the basic techniques in hip-hop fundamentals, jazz, musical theatre, tap, and cultural dance. Hip-Hop I introduce students to hip-hop history, culture, and dance forms while increasing their aptitude in technique, performance, and choreography. Dance history, stage terminology, theater etiquette, and dance terminology will also be discussed. Beginning combinations will be kept simple, stressing clean technique and repetitions. Students will start slowly and then progress to faster and more varied tempos. Student projects will include a self-reflection and goal-setting quarterly assessment and dance critique. Physical daily participation 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.