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951
FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE
This
half-year (0.5 credit) course is for students in grades 9-12 and is
designed to nurture students’ self-expression through movement in a
safe, supportive environment. Students will experience various dance forms
including ballet, jazz, modern dance, and improvisation. Movement analysis
based on Laban theory, as well as dance composition, will be introduced.
Examination of the role of dance in diverse cultural and historical
contexts will be included. Although there is no pre-requisite for this
course, it is strongly recommended that students possess a genuine
interest in expressing their artistic ability through dance. Students
should also be prepared to have fun. Appropriate attire will be needed.
This course satisfies the 0.5 art requirement for graduation.
963
CONCERT DANCE COMPANY
This
half-year (0.5 credit) course is for students in grades 9-12 who are
seriously interested in choreography and performance. Choreographing for
and performing with the company are critical requirements. It will cover
lighting design for dance, as well as the other technical aspects of
presenting work. Through community service learning projects students will
gain insight into the business of company management. Students will be
expected to attend professional dance performances and give critical
responses using other arts disciplines. (This course may be repeated for
credit.)
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