Burbank High School Dance Program -Dance II Syllabus- Instructor: Ms. Sandifer Office: Girl s PE/Dance Office Phone: (818) 558-4700, x55910 Email: amandasandifer@burbankusd.org Instructor: Ms. Phillips Office: Girl s PE/Dance Office Phone: (818) 558-4700, x55911 Email: maggiephillips@burbankusd.org Class Description Dance II is a yearlong course in dance and should be a continuation to Beginning Dance I. It will include intermediate level terminology and execution of basic skills in Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Ballet. Students will be given opportunities to develop creative expression through choreography and performance. They will gain an appreciation for dance as an art form through the study of historical contributions and the influence of culture on dance. They will also be able to recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle through state-mandated fitness activities and tests. In addition, students will be expected to attend and produce a written critique of the Fall Dance Festival, as well as participate and perform in the annual Spring Dance Concert. Course Materials: All students will be expected to wear the proper dance uniform. See the Dance Program Dress Code for guidelines. A folder specific to Dance is recommended to store fitness testing profiles, study guides, quizzes, tests, and other dance assignments. Lockers: All students must provide their own combination lock. Once a student has their own lock, they will be assigned a specific locker, and the locker will be officially registered under the student s name. Sharing of lockers is prohibited. Attendance and Participation: Attendance and participation are essential to the Burbank High School Dance Program. Dance is a participatory activity that requires daily physical participation in order to be successful. Students are expected to attend class regularly, dress in the full, proper dance uniform, and report to class on time. Students must be inside the glass doors and in the hallway BEFORE the tardy bell rings in order to dress for class. Students will have 8 minutes after the tardy bell rings to dress and wait outside of the building doors for their teacher. Dancers should not walk to the dance room or big gym until their teacher escorts them. Students who fail to wear the required uniform will be considered a non-suit and will receive zero participation points for the day. Students who have 8 or more non-suits during a semester will receive a U in citizenship. Please refer to the Dance Program Dress Code. *Non-suits will be required to do written work during class. Consequences for repeated non-suits will apply, including detention and further intervention. Loaner Clothes: Loaner clothes are a privilege, and when they are available, students may borrow them in exchange for their current student I.D. through the Loaner Window only. Students may access loaner privileges up to five times a semester. After the fifth time, the privilege of borrowing clothes will be revoked. Loaner clothes may only be borrowed for yourself and must be returned after class to receive your I.D. Make-Up Policy: If a student is absent or cannot participate for any reason, he/she will receive 0 points for the day. Unexcused absences and non-suits cannot be made up. Points lost due to excused absences and medical excuses can be made up for full credit by completing an assignment or activity specified by the dance teacher. Any make-up work must be done within the five-week grading period. It is a student s responsibility to see their teacher for make-up work! See the Make-Up Policy document on our website. 1
Medical Excuses: Students who need to be excused or have their activity modified due to illness or other medical reasons need to have a written note from a parent or guardian on the day of the request. The note must be given to the teacher at the beginning of class. A parent note is accepted for a maximum of two days. A doctor must approve medical excuses for more than two days. Students with medical excuses will NOT receive participation points for the day but are allowed to make up those points by contacting their dance teacher within the grading period of the absence. In addition, medically excused students must dress in the full dance uniform unless otherwise specified by the doctor or teacher. Behavior, Profanity, and Safety Policies: Students are expected to be responsible citizens and to behave in a manner that is suitable for learning. Please refer to the Burbank High School Policies for more details. Students are expected to treat their dance teachers, teacher assistants, substitutes, and classmates with RESPECT and in a way that they themselves would like to be treated. The use of profane or obscene language is unacceptable and may result in a phone call home to your parent and/or a U in citizenship. Students must observe and follow all safety rules for the dance space. Failure to do so could result in injury to themselves or their classmates and may be cause for their removal from class. Students should not bring phones, ipods, or other personal electronic devices to class unless approved by their dance teacher. Grading Policy Quality of Participation/Effort 40% If the student is dressed properly and participates in all activities, they will receive full participation points (10) for the day. Participation points may be taken away for lack of effort, profanity, disruption of class, student defiance, or for any other reason at the discretion of the teacher. FIRST SEMESTER: Fall Dance Festival Written Critique 20% All Dance II students are expected to observe the Fall Dance Festival LAB (in class on Wednesday, November 18 th ) and produce a written critique of the performances. If a dancer is unable to participate in the LAB, they will need to attend the Fall Dance Festival on Thursday, November 19 th or Friday, November 20 th at 7pm in the BHS Auditorium (required to purchase a ticket at the student price), in order to complete their written critique. Failure to produce a written critique will result in a 20% grade drop for the first semester of this class. SECOND SEMESTER: Spring Dance Concert 20% All Dance II students are expected to participate in the Spring Dance Concert (after school rehearsals March 28 th, 29 th, and 30 th, with performances on Thursday, March 31 st, and Friday, April 1 st ). Exact schedules and show contract will be given at a later date. Failure to participate in the concert will result in a 20% grade drop for the second semester of this class. Progress-Monitoring Assessments 20% For each unit of study, students will participate in videotaped movement exams that involve written and verbal feedback from the dance teacher and classroom peers along with opportunities for self-reflection. Additional, students will set semester goals for themselves to improve dance technique and physical fitness. Fitness Activities & Run 10% All BHS Dance and PE classes are required by law to administer the Fitness Gram State Test in the spring semester (nongraded). To prepare the students for this test, daily, graded fitness activities and assessments will take place. Final Exam 10% At the end of each semester, dancers will be given a final exam that has written and physical components. Disciplinary Action Plan: Please refer to the BHS Discipline Policy. Tardy and Academic Honesty Policies: Refer to Burbank High School Policies. Restroom Policy: Students are encouraged to use the restroom before or after class. In the case of an emergency, students must ask the dance teacher for permission to use to go to the restroom. Students must have a pass to leave class for the restroom or nurse. 2
Video Release: All students will be videotaped periodically throughout the year for learning purposes. These videos will remain with the dance teacher and not be reproduced or sold. Students will also be videotaped during the annual Spring Dance Concert, which will be available on a DVD and potentially posted to our website. Dance Class Rules Respect the dance space (No food, drinks, or gum). Respect your learning environment (Avoid tampering with your surroundings). Give your full attention to the learning (Cell phones, ipods, or other electronic devices are not allowed in the learning environment unless approved by your teacher). Store all of your belongings in the locker room (Appropriate dance shoes, water bottles, and small personal items are OK). Always be prepared & dressed in proper dance attire (Dance shoes, hair pulled back, jewelry off, etc.). Thefts/ Lost and Found: Please lock up all belongings in the locker room. Do not leave valuables or bags unattended. Do not share your locker combination. There are Lost and Found drawers in the Girl s PE/Dance Office. Please check here for your belongings before you report a theft. Please report all thefts to a campus supervisor or the discipline office. BHS Dance/PE is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Visitors: Any visitors must sign in at the front office and/or be approved by the dance teacher. Placement Tests & Unleashed Auditions: In order to advance to Advanced Dance III a student should maintain a C or higher in Dance I or II, without excessive non-suits, absences, or tardies, and must attend the Advanced Dance III Placement Test. Requirements and necessary skills for progressing in the Dance Program are outlined on our website along with details regarding the placement tests for Dance III. The Unleashed Audition Information Session is Tuesday, April 12 th (7pm in the BHS Dance Room). The 2016-2017 Unleashed Dance Team Auditions are Friday, May 13 th (4-7pm in the BHS Small Gym). A physical exam is required in order to participate in the audition and must be submitted with the Application to Audition by the Application Deadline, Friday, May 6 th. NO DANCER WILL BE CLEARED TO PARTICPATE IN THE AUDITION WITHOUT AN UPDATED PHYSICAL ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!! Boosters: The BHS Dance Program is now a Boosters (BHS DANCE BOOSTERS)! You re invited to the following BHS Dance Fundraisers/Performances and Booster Meetings: Tuesday, September 1 st - BOOSTER MEETING, 7pm in BHS Cafeteria Saturday, October 3 rd - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8am-11am in BHS Cafeteria Monday, October 12 th - BOOSTER MEETING, 7pm in BHS Cafeteria Thursday, November 19 th & Friday, November 20 th - FALL DANCE FESTIVAL, 7pm in BHS Auditorium Monday, February 8 th - BOOSTER MEETING, 7pm in BHS Cafeteria Thursday, March 31 st & Friday, April 1 st - SPRING DANCE CONCERT, 7pm in BHS Auditorium Website: All information and documents related to BHS Dance & BHS Dance Boosters are available on our website www.burbankhigh.dance 3
Burbank High School Dance Program Dress Code Accepted Tops BHS 2015-2016 Dance Program Shirt ($10 through BHS Dance Boosters) BHS 2014-2015 Dance Program Shirt ($5 through BHS Dance Boosters) Plain Black Shirt (must be appropriate & follow school dress code) Sweatshirts MUST Be Plain Black or Gray Accepted Bottoms Plain Black Dance Pants, Sweats, Capri Pants, Leggings (must be appropriate) *NO SHORTS ON DANCE DAYS Athletic Shorts (any color) are acceptable for RUN DAYS ONLY Accepted Shoes Ballet or Jazz Shoes (HIGHLY ENCOURAGED) Dance Paws Barefoot *Sneakers/Running Shoes are required for hip-hop & run days *Socks are not recommended for safety reasons *Flip-flops, sandals, or boots are never allowed Hair & Jewelry Hair that is shoulder length or longer must be secured back from the face. Jewelry that is a distraction or can cause injury is not allowed and must be removed during dance class. Anything that is not on this list will be considered a NON-SUIT and all participation points will be lost for the day. Non-suits cannot be made up for credit. Consistent non-suits will result in a U mark for citizenship and a possible failing grade. 4
After you have read and understand what is expected in Dance II, please sign below and return this part of the syllabus to your dance teacher. Your signature acknowledges your understanding of our video release policy. Thank you! Student s First & Last Name (please print): Class Period: Student Email (please print legibly): Student Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Name (please print): Parent/Guardian s email address (please print legibly): Signature: Date: 5
Burbank HS Dance Booster 902 N Third St. Burbank, CA 91502 Hello Dance Families, Welcome to a new school year, the first year we have a Dance Booster Club at Burbank High School! We support the BHS Dance Program in all its activities and performances and we want you to feel at home here, whether your student is a first timer in Dance (for a PE credit), or a seasoned performer on our Unleashed Dance Team (which by the 3 rd year can earn Fine Arts credit). Families have a role to play in helping students get the full athletic, creative, confidence building experience that dance can provide, so please join us as we help their year get off to a good start. We help the Dance Program produce two shows a year: The Fall Dance Festival on Nov 19 th and 20 th for Unleashed and Dance 3 to perform in, and the big Spring Dance Concert on Mar 31 st and Apr 1 st for all dance students. We also do the Oct 3rd Pancake Breakfast at school, which we hope you all will be able to attend. Three times a year we meet and you all are invited to come and get information about how the Dance Program works. Ms. Sandifer and Ms. Phillips will be there and we will answer all questions about the shows and dance activities coming up. The first meeting is Tuesday Sept 1 st at 7pm in the Cafeteria. Unleashed will be performing! Our new booster is a tax deductible charity and we welcome all donations from any Dance families to support the costumes, lights, choreographers and all the production costs for our shows. See the Pledge sheet attached to this letter and please bring your donation cash or checks made out to Burbank HS Dance Booster to the Sept 1 st meeting or mail to the address above. (Please include your student s name and dance class with your donation.) We are looking forward to a wonderful year and we welcome all BHS Dancers to the program, and all of you to our #BHSDanceFamily. New information sites are being built so keep checking at: Facebook at: On our website at: And thru e-mail from: Burbank High School Dance Program www.burbankhigh.dance BurbankHSDance@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you! Michele Harris, President Karen Broderick, Vice President Karen Kolus, Secretary Penny Zambrano, Treasurer Michele.roby5@gmail.com BroderickKaren@gmail.com KPKolus@gmail.com penny@cornerstonemasonry.org 6
BHS Dance Booster Calendar 2015-16 Aug 17, Mon Sept 1,Tues Sept 7,Mon Sept 5 & 26, Sat Sept 16, Wed Oct 3, Sat Oct 12, Mon Nov 11,Wed Nov 19 & 20 Nov 25 Wed Dec 17, Thur Dec 18 Jan 3 School Starts Dance Booster meeting, 7pm cafeteria, Intro for all classes Labor Day Holiday AMC Night Back to School Night, High School Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Booster Meeting, 7pm cafeteria Fall Show Veterans Day Holiday FALL DANCE FESTIVAL, 7pm auditorium Pupil Free Day Start Thanksgiving Holiday Last Day of Fall Finals Winter Recess Jan 4, Mon School Reopens Jan 18, Mon Martin Luther King Holiday Feb 8, Mon Booster Meeting 7pm cafeteria Spring Show Feb 12, Fri Lincoln Holiday Feb 15, Mon Presidents Holiday Feb 17, Wed Open House High School Mar 21-25 Spring Break Mar 31 & Apr 1 SPRING DANCE CONCERT Apr 12, Tues Unleashed Audition Info Session- Dance Room 7pm May 13, Fri Unleashed Auditions Small Gym 4-7 May TBD Unleashed Banquet May 26 Thurs Last Day of Spring Finals May 27, Fri BHS Graduation 7
BHS-DANCE Pledge Form 2015-2016 We need your help to provide assistance to our BHS Dance Program. We are asking every family to commit to a pledge amount below for BHS DANCE. This is voluntary and is a taxdeductible contribution to BHS-Dance Boosters. Suggested amounts are based on what their dance class needs per student. BHS Dance works together to raise the money for the programs, events and supplies to teach them to work together. and your help is very much appreciated to reach our goals. Your donation pays for the dancers costumes, choreography, show lighting and sound for two (2) shows, and dance room supplies not provided by BUSD. We raise money for our BHS Dance Program as a group. BHS Dance Boosters is a 501c3 tax exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible. Unleashed - total budgeted expenses: $18,000 Suggested donation: $200/per student Dance 3 - total budgeted expenses: $12,000 Suggested donation: $100/per student Dance 1 & Dance 2 - total budgeted expenses: $5,000 Suggested donation: $50/per student Your contribution is KEY to the success of our program and very much appreciated. For every $100 you donate to the BHS Dance Program you will receive a voucher for one free general admission show ticket to either the Fall Dance Concert or Spring Dance Concert. Payment must be made at the first Parent Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1 st (7pm Cafeteria) (No vouchers will be given out after the first Parent Meeting.) Payment options: 1. Pay with cash, check (payable to BHS-DANCE) or use your credit card (information below). ------------------------------------Detach and return to dance room by 09/30/15------------------------------------ I pledge to donate $ to BHS DANCE Student: Parent name: Parent email: Check number and amount paid: Dance Class: Date: Phone: Cash paid: Amount to be paid with my credit card: $ Credit Card Name: Credit Card No. Exp. Date CCV Billing Zip Code (Please note there will be an additional fee to use your credit card - 2.75%) (By signing this form you give us permission to remind you of the deadlines for your pledge.) 8