MOON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL DANCE

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1 Course: Beginning Dance Office Hours: Monday Thursday 2:45 3:30 COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of correct body alignment and anatomy. 2. Properly demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of dance techniques. 3. Recognize and use choreographic and improvisational tools to interpret and create movement. 4. Recognize important dance figures and identify their roles in dance history. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the technical aspects of a dance production. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of dance terminology related to course content. 7. Demonstrate the ability to work with various styles of music and rhythmic forms. 8. Attend and critique a live dance or theatre performance. 9. Work cooperatively with peers in a productive manner. ATTEN/TARDY zipper or buttons, exposed stomach, chest or underwear will not be accepted). Hair FOLDER/JOURNAL Students are responsible for completing make-up work for days missed. See under Attendance/Tardy above.

2 PERFORMANCE All students will be required to perform at the end of the second semester. If a performance is missed for any reason, students may make up the points by composing an 8-page, typed, doublespaced, 12-font paper on a topic assigned by Mrs. Also. A grade of INCOMPLETE will be assigned until the paper is turned in. Mrs. Also reserves the right to remove any students from any activity or dance production due to the concern she has for safety, success, and welfare for all of her students. ITEMS NEEDED FOR PERFORMANCE skin tone matching tan tights or pantyhose (non-shiny) skin tone or clear matching dance bra black spandex shorts dance shoes (to be determined for individual classes) If there are any difficulties purchasing these items, please inform Mrs. Also so that something may be worked out. It is better to begin to purchase these items now before it gets too close to the concert as items may be sold out due to other schools dance programs purchasing the same items. LOCAL STORES Misha s Dancewear 3316 W. Bell Road, Suite C (602) Dee s Dancewear 7942 W. Bell Road (623) ONLINE CLOTHING SELLERS INCLUDE Libert s Discount Dancewear Just For Kix Katrina Wear CLASSROOM RULES AND CONSEQUECES Students must dress out when required, be respectful of others, not chew gum or have any food or drink in the dance room, and participate fully each day. Do not touch any stereo equipment unless asked to do so by Mrs. Also. Cell Phones are expected to stay locked in the student s locker in the locker room. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the following steps: 1. Verbal warning 2. Parent Contact 3. Detention 4. Discipline Referral 5. Behavior Contract ***Any step may be bypassed at the discretion of the teacher*** GRADING FINAL GRADE Participation 40% A/1 = % Classroom/Written work 10% B/2 = 80 89% PBA/Skills Test 15% C/3 = 70 79% Performances 25% D/4 = 60 69% Semester Exam 10% F/5 = below 60% CITIZENSHIP POLICY A = Outstanding S = Satisfactory O = Unsatisfactory

3 CLASS RULES D Dance with your heart. A All district rules and policies apply. N Never give up. C Choose words wisely. E Enter and Exit the class when instructed by teacher. SPRING CONCERT DATES Auditorium Rehearsal: Saturday, May 4 th (9:00 5:00) (classes will be assigned times) Tech Rehearsal Monday, May 6 th 3:00 6:30 (auditorium) Dress Rehearsal Tuesday, May 7 th 3:00 6:30 (auditorium) Spring Dance Concert: Wed., Thurs., Fri. (May, 8 th, 9 th, 10 th ) On the nights of the performances, students are to report to the auditorium by 6:00 to warm up. Parent volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed. A sign-up sheet will be sent home a couple of weeks before the concert date and any parent that helps out will receive a free ticket to any night s dance concert. FUNDRAISING All dance classes will be involved in at least 2 fundraising activities this year. Every student is expected to participate. The funds from these sales are used to purchase costumes and pay for expenses associated with the spring dance concert. (cut on line & return to Mrs. Also by August 17th) MOON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND SIGN IN THE APPROPRIATE AREAS I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

4 Course: Intermediate Dance Office Hours: Monday Friday 2:40 3:30 COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of correct body alignment and anatomy. 2. Properly demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of dance technique 3. Recognize and use choreographic and improvisational tools to interpret and creat movement. 4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the technical aspects of a dance production 5. Demonstrate a knowledge of dance terminology related to course content. 6. Demonstrate the ability to work with various styles of music and rhythmic forms. 7. Evaluate dance movements. 8. Attend and evaluate/critique a live dance performance 9. Work cooperatively with peers in a productive manner. ATTEN/TARDY zipper or buttons, exposed stomach, chest or underwear will not be accepted. Hair FOLDER/JOURNAL Students are responsible for completing make-up work for days missed. The student must See under attendance/tardy above.

5 Course: Advance Dance Office Hours: Monday Friday 2:40 3:30 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is for students will exceptional skills and an ability to contribute to a performance troupe. Students will advance their studies of a variety of dance forms. Students will receive advanced instruction in technique, vocabulary and performance. Students will further enhance their appreciation of dance through participation, observation, and self-evaluation. ATTEN/TARDY zipper or buttons, exposed stomach, chest or underwear will not be accepted. Hair FOLDER/JOURNAL Students are responsible for completing make-up work for days missed. See under Attendance/Tardy above.