This course is the second year progression of Dance Technique III, designed for the advanced-level dancer to deepen the application of advanced-level skill, leadership, and performance while continuing to develop techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, jazz funk, hip hop, musical theatre, and cultural dance. Instructional focus and student development will be geared toward applying advanced artistry, technical execution, and self-choreographic growth. 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: Dancers in Dance Technique III(H) must perform in one dance concert each semester with a unique theme. Students in all courses will be graded daily on their physical participation in class. Excessive absences will impact grades in this course. Dancers must take at least one year of Dance Technique III before progressing into Dance Technique III (H).