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I. Course Description:
Students grades 9-12 are welcome to take this semester-long course. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of dance. They will learn dance warm-ups and rhythmic fundamentals. Stretching, balance, coordination and posture will be emphasized. The class will serve as an introduction to basic dance skills, positions and contemporary dance techniques. Ballet, tap and jazz will be the focus of this course.
II. Required Text & Materials
q Tap shoes
q Ballet shoes
Here are some suggestions as to where to purchase dance shoes:
q Comfortable clothes to move in
III. Grading Policy
Attendance - 50%
Effort and Class Participation- 50%
(if a student comes unprepared to class, meaning without shoes or dance clothes, more than 1 time, 3 points will be taken off the final grade with each unprepared)
IV. Late-Work & Make-up Policy
If we are working on a routine, the student is responsible to learn the missed material within one week of class. The routine can be learned from Mrs. Elefante during available times or through another student in the class.
V. Class Participation
It is almost impossible to NOT participate in this class. All students will be starting each class with a warm-up, then working on across-the-floor combinations, and finishing with a combination in the center of the floor.
VI. Teacher Availability
Any day Per. 1 (please make appointment for extra help)
Between 7:15am-7:35am Mon-Thurs. in auditorium
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