Dance Course - history and Choreography
Katie offered to let me share her version of a dance sequence from the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy". (A sample of one of two dance projects for each lesson).
Thank You Katie.
Thank You Katie.
This 18 week/9 lesson challenging and creative and ultra cool dance course is geared towards dance students who are looking for ways to expand their knowledge of dance history while working on their choreographic skills.
This course is new this year. I was not sure exactly how well it would work, but my four fall students have proven that it works very well and it is a lot of FUN! They are doing such a super job especially since they come from different dance disciplines (ballet, tap, hip hop etc..) and different numbers of years dancing. This is an excellent course to help students know that they are not alone. It also gives them a "voice" about their own work and others. Dance students are not always given that opportunity in their dance classes. It helps them to learn to dig deeper.
This course is perfect for those dancers that learn kinetically and visually. It allows students to use what they love to do to learn about history and to practice their writing. Students take this course as a group so that they can learn and grow from each other's work. Their work is posted to student password protected websites to share with their classmates each lesson.
Students should plan to give 90 hours to the course over 18 weeks. Based on about 90 hours of work, it is suggested that students receive 1/2 high school credit). By exploring dance history and experimenting with a variety of dance challenges, students will strengthen their choreographic skills and their love for movement in space (dance).
The 18 week schedule will begin when your student is ready.
1. High School Home/School Dance- Tuition $150 (per student) (13 and older)
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Dance Course Expectations:
1. Watch the specific "Movie of the Lesson".
2. Write a biography about a choreographer or dancer from the movie.
3. Memorize a sequence from the movie of the week.
3. Projects: - Choreograph routine to specific music for each lesson.
4. Video your dance routine. Either send it in 28 second increments or upload it to YouTube. Student routines will be added to the student website for others to see/review.
5. Write a short paragraph explaining the intent of your choreography project.
6. Deadlines are Mondays at 5:30 EST.
(You will need to be able to use Amazon Instant Video, Netflix and/or clips from YouTube or your local library)
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Schedule for Dance Course - 2015
All assignments are due on Mondays by 5:30 EST. - Students may begin this course at any time.
Dance Course Reviews
"I would highly recommend this dance class. It has been wonderful for my daughter to learn about the history of dance as well as different dance types. It has been stretching for her as she breaks out of her "hip-hop" mold and realizes that she can do other dances as well. She enjoys watching the other students' dances online and learning from them as well. Thank you, Mrs. G!! " - From a Dance Mom
So far my son has had a lot of fun with the class. I think he is getting a lot out of the choreography projects.
This class has been wonderful so far for encouraging him to write in an area that is of interest to him. I’m so glad we found it when we did and he had the opportunity to be in it. - From a Dance Mom
So far my son has had a lot of fun with the class. I think he is getting a lot out of the choreography projects.
This class has been wonderful so far for encouraging him to write in an area that is of interest to him. I’m so glad we found it when we did and he had the opportunity to be in it. - From a Dance Mom
