DANCE I - Beginning Dance


Dance I is an introduction to basic dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and total fitness. Students will gain experience in the movement styles of ballet, jazz, and modern. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through improvisation, choreography, and performance. They will be required to perform choreography as a class in dance performances

DANCE II - Intermediate Dance

Dance II is a continuation of the development of basic dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and total fitness. Students will develop skills in the movement styles of ballet, jazz, tap and modern. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through improvisation, choreography, and performance. They will be required to perform choreography as a class in dance performances.

DANCE III - Advanced Dance

Dance III is a continuation of the development of advanced dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and total fitness. Students will develop skills in the movement styles of ballet, jazz, tap and modern. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through improvisation, extensive studies in the principals of choreography, teaching and performance. Students will be introduced to the history of European and American dance forms from the beginnings of classical ballet to the development of modern dance. They will be required to perform choreography as a class in dance performances.

Instructor permission required.

DANCE COMPANY - (I Credit)

Dance Company is Tuacahn High School’s premiere dance performance group, as well as an advanced study of dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and total fitness. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through improvisation, choreography, performance, and teaching. They will be required to choreograph and perform choreography as a class in dance performances.

Audition required.