Burbank High School Dance Program -Dance I 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 I is a yearlong introductory course in dance. It will include beginning 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 statemandated 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 I students are expected to observe the Fall Dance Festival LAB (in class on Wednesday, November 16 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 17 th or Friday, November 18 th at 7pm in the BHS Wolfson 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 I students are expected to participate in the Spring Dance Concert (after school rehearsals March 27 th -30 th, with performances on Friday, March 31 st, and Saturday, 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/Photography Release: All students will be photographed & videotaped periodically throughout the year for learning purposes. These videos will remain with the dance teacher and not be reproduced or sold. Students may also be videotaped during the annual Spring Dance Concert, which may be available to purchase on 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 Intermediate Dance II a student should maintain a C or higher in Dance I, without excessive non-suits, absences, or tardies. In order to advance above Dance II a placement test or audition is required. 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 11 th (7pm in the BHS Cafeteria). The 2017-18 Unleashed Dance Team Auditions are Friday, May 12 th (4-8pm 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 5 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 Events, Fundraisers/Performances, and Booster Meetings: Monday, August 29 th - BOOSTER MEETING, 7pm in BHS Cafeteria Saturday, September 17 th - GIANT DANCE CAMP, 8am-4pm on BHS Campus (All Dance Students) Monday, October 24 th - BOOSTER MEETING, 7pm in BHS Cafeteria Thursday, November 17 th & Friday, November 18 th - FALL DANCE FESTIVAL, 7pm in BHS Wolfson Auditorium Monday, February 27 th - BOOSTER MEETING, 7pm in BHS Cafeteria Friday, March 31 st & Saturday, April 1 st - SPRING DANCE CONCERT, 7pm in BHS Wolfson Auditorium Website: All information and documents related to BHS Dance & BHS Dance Boosters are available on our website www.burbankhigh.dance 3
Accepted Tops Burbank High School Dance Program Dress Code BHS Dance Shirt ($10-12 through BHS Dance Boosters) BHS Dance Apparel (See BHS Dance OPTIONAL Apparel Flyer) Plain Black Shirt (must be appropriate & follow school dress code) Sweatshirts MUST Be Plain Black or Grey Accepted Bottoms Plain Black Dance Pants, Sweats, Capri Pants, Leggings (must be appropriate) *NO SHORTS ON DANCE DAYS Athletic Shorts (any color/bhs Dance shorts) are acceptable for RUN DAYS ONLY Accepted Shoes Ballet or Jazz Shoes (HIGHLY ENCOURAGED See Jazz Shoe Order Form) 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 (8 or more) will result in a U mark for citizenship and a possible failing grade. 4
BHS Dance Program 2016-17 School Year 1 st Semester Instruction Begins: Monday, August 15 th (zero period starts Tuesday, August 16 th, 7am) BHS Dance Booster Meeting: Monday, August 29 th (Cafeteria) 7pm Unleashed Performs No School Labor Day: Monday, September 5 th Back to School Night: Wednesday, September 14 th Giant Dance Camp: Saturday, September 17 th (BHS Campus) 7:30am-4pm AMC Night: Saturday, October 1 st (at the Palm Plaza) 6-9pm Burroughs s Hip Hop Explosion: Friday, October 14 th & Saturday, October 15 th BHS Dance Booster Meeting: Monday, October 24 th (Cafeteria) 7pm Unleashed & Dance 3 Performs Fall Rally: Friday, November 4 th Unleashed Performs No School Veterans Day: Friday, November 11 th Fall Dance Festival LAB: Wednesday, November 16 th (during class) Fall Dance Festival: Thursday, November 17 th & Friday, November 18 th 7pm (Wolfson Auditorium) No School Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 23 rd Friday, November 25 th Final Exam Schedule: Tuesday, December 20 th Thursday, December 23 rd Winter Recess: Monday, December 26 th Friday, January 6 th 2 nd Semester School Reopens/Instruction Begins: Monday, January 9 th (zero period starts Tuesday, January 10 th, 7am) No School Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 16 th Winter Rally: Thursday, February 9 th No School Lincoln Holiday: Monday, February 13 th Senior Dance Showcase: Friday, February 17 th 7pm (Wolfson Auditorium) No School President s Day: Monday, February 20 th BHS Dance Booster Meeting: Monday, February 27 th (Cafeteria) 7pm Unleashed Performs Open House: Wednesday, March 8 th Spring Break: Monday, March 20 th Friday, March 24 th Spring Dance Concert: Friday, March 31 st & Saturday, April 1 st 7pm (Wolfson Auditorium) Unleashed Auditions Info Session & Booster Meeting: Tuesday, April 11 th 6-9pm (Cafeteria) Unleashed Performs Spring Rally: Friday, April 28 th Unleashed Auditions: Friday, May 12 th 4-8pm (Small Gym) Must be approved prior to audition Final Exam Schedule: Tuesday, May 23 rd Thursday, May 25 th 5
What is Burbank HS Dance Booster? 902 N Third St., Burbank, CA 91502 Hello BHS Dance Families, Welcome to a new 2016-2017 school year this is our second year as BHS Dance Boosters! 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, self-esteem/confidence building experience that dance can provide, so please join us as we help their year get off to a great start. We help the Dance Program produce two shows a year: The Fall Dance Festival on Thursday, November 17 th and Friday, November 18 th is a performance for Unleashed and Advanced Dance 3 students, and the big Spring Dance Concert on Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st, features all dancers in the Program. We also have Giant Dance Camp on Saturday, September 17 th! All dance students are invited, and it will feature guest dance instructors, team building, games and many surprises! Three times a year our Booster holds meetings for you to receive information about the Dance Program our first Booster meeting is on Monday, August 29 th at 7pm in the BHS Cafeteria (Unleashed Dance Team will be performing). This meeting will give you an overview for the year and what is expected of your student. Later meetings have specific information for you about upcoming productions and dance events. Ms. Sandifer and Ms. Phillips will be at the Booster Meetings and will answer all questions about the shows and dance activities. Our booster is a tax deductible charity and we welcome all donations to support the costumes, lights, choreographers, Giant Dance Camp and all the production costs for our shows. See the Donation sheet attached to this letter. You can bring your donations in form of cash or checks made out to Burbank HS Dance Booster to the August 29th meeting, or have your student turn into their dance class or mail to the address above (c/o BHS Dance). (Please include your students name and dance class with your donation.) We are looking forward to a wonderful year and we welcome all BHS dancers to our program, and all of you to our #BHSDanceFamily. Check us out at: Facebook at: Instagram: On our website at: And thru e-mail from: Burbank High School Dance Program @BURBANKUNLEASHED www.burbankhigh.dance BurbankHSDance@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you! Penny Zambrano, President Michelle Bowman, Vice Pres. Karen Kolus, Secretary Laura Aladjem, Treasurer Karen Broderick, Board Advisor penny@cornerstonemasonry.org buddhafulbowman@yahoo.com KPKolus@gmail.com lala3636@gmail.com BroderickKaren@gmail.com 6
BHS-DANCE Donation Form 2016-2017 We need your help to provide assistance to our BHS Dance Program. We are asking every family to donate for BHS DANCE. This is voluntary and is a tax-deductible 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, and your help is very much appreciated to reach our goals. Your donation pays for the dancer s costumes, choreography, Giant Dance Camp, show lighting and sound for two (2) shows, and dance room supplies not supplied 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: $20,000 Suggested donation: $200/per student Dance 3 - total budgeted expenses: $12,000 Suggested donation: $100/per student Dance 1 & Dance 2 - total budgeted expenses: $10,000 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 Festival or Spring Dance Concert. Payment must be made at the first Parent Meeting on Monday, August 29 th (7pm BHS 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). ***************************************************************************** I would like to donate $ to the BHS DANCE BOOSTER 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%) 7
After you have read and understand what is expected in Dance I, please sign below and return this part of the syllabus to your dance teacher. Your signature acknowledges your understanding of our Fall Dance Festival & Spring Dance Concert requirements, & our video/photography 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: 8