Student Information

C0007110

Performing Arts Dance

Open to: Grades: 12, 11, 10

Credits: 10

Terms: Full Year

Dance is a two-year program in which students engage in a rigorous course of study preparing them for advanced work in concert dance and related fields. The program emphasizes the development of strong dance technique in the disciplines of Ballet and Jazz.

In addition, students study improvisation, composition, dance history, dance and culture, anatomy of movement, health and nutrition, and stagecraft.

A spring field trip to the National High School Dance Festival has become an integral component of the program.

Required:

Career Center Application

Career Center Audition

Prerequisites:

Although students do not need to have prior dance experience, good physical conditioning is recommended as this is a physically rigorous program.

In addition to those courses required for a college preparatory program, Band/Chorus, Acting, and Art should be considered.

Notes:

Students meeting certain requirements may receive college credit at Greenfield Community College.