Dance
Course Offerings
Dance I
This is a full-year course for sophomore, juniors and seniors. It is taught twice a week as an option to Physical Education class for a half unit of Fine Arts credit. Dance I is an introductory course in dance focusing on performance as well as the social aspects of dance. Performance studies include musical theater dance, jazz, tap, and musical development, coordination and flexibility. Social course materials include folk, swing and current dance trends. Classes include complete full-body warm-ups and various combinations. Although public performance is not required, students have the opportunity to perform in the Fine Arts Concerts.
Dance II
This is a full-year course for juniors and seniors. It is taught twice a week as an option to Physical Education class for a half unit of Fine Arts credit. This course is a continuation of material completed in Dance I. Dance II offers a more advanced level and new challenges in performance jazz, tap, fundamentals of dance, partnering and specific student dance interests. Dance II students perform in the Fine Arts Concerts.
After School Dance I
This is a full-year course for all class years. It is taught twice a week after school as an option to Physical Education class for a half unit of Fine Arts credit. It is an introductory course in dance focusing on performance aspects of dance. Studies include musical theater dance, jazz, tap, social dance, coordination and flexibility. Classes include complete full-body warms-ups and various combinations. After School Dance students perform in the Fine Arts Concerts. Students may take this course more than once.
