Dance Courses
Dance education promotes aesthetic sensitivity and provides an opportunity for students to experience intellectual, physical,
emotional and social growth. Students observe, respond, create and perform using the body as an instrument to communicate
feelings, thoughts and ideas. Through exploring dance concepts, students demonstrate critical thinking skills and core values
as well as develop personal integrity. Dance education fosters positive student interaction and an appreciation for diverse
points of view, while establishing strong human bonds which transcend racial, ethnic and socioeconomic barriers. The
sequentially developed program presents a broad cultural and historical perspective, providing unique opportunities for
cross curricular connection. All dance courses satisfy the Fine Arts Graduation requirement.
A four-year comprehensive program in dance allows students to discover their own inherent aptitude for the communication of
ideas, thoughts, and feelings through the art of dance. Students interested in pursuing dance in college should plan on building
their performance portfolio as soon as possible. Students in need of additional performance opportunities have the option to
audition for one of two performance ensembles offered: Junior Dance Company or Dance Company. By auditioning into Junior
Company or Dance Company, students have the opportunity to perform at a challenging pace. Both groups have opportunities
to perform at various venues locally and nationally. A student that participates in the Dance Company receives Merit Credit.
The G/T Resource program offers advanced students desiring a more rigorous and challenging experience to mentor under
the dance teachers in the capacity of a teaching assistant.
emotional and social growth. Students observe, respond, create and perform using the body as an instrument to communicate
feelings, thoughts and ideas. Through exploring dance concepts, students demonstrate critical thinking skills and core values
as well as develop personal integrity. Dance education fosters positive student interaction and an appreciation for diverse
points of view, while establishing strong human bonds which transcend racial, ethnic and socioeconomic barriers. The
sequentially developed program presents a broad cultural and historical perspective, providing unique opportunities for
cross curricular connection. All dance courses satisfy the Fine Arts Graduation requirement.
A four-year comprehensive program in dance allows students to discover their own inherent aptitude for the communication of
ideas, thoughts, and feelings through the art of dance. Students interested in pursuing dance in college should plan on building
their performance portfolio as soon as possible. Students in need of additional performance opportunities have the option to
audition for one of two performance ensembles offered: Junior Dance Company or Dance Company. By auditioning into Junior
Company or Dance Company, students have the opportunity to perform at a challenging pace. Both groups have opportunities
to perform at various venues locally and nationally. A student that participates in the Dance Company receives Merit Credit.
The G/T Resource program offers advanced students desiring a more rigorous and challenging experience to mentor under
the dance teachers in the capacity of a teaching assistant.