UHS DANCE COMPANY

These are required by ALL dance students until they request a 'Test Out' from the instructor- and replace these exercises with others

Daily Should DO- 

A. 15 seconds centering/planning before you come into the room.

B. Neck and abdominal warm up, and spotting exercise Three 8-counts Right and Left

OR

Jumping Jack Spotting Exercise-

3 Jumping Jacks in place- Change Your spot on the 4th-

executed with 1/4 rotation shift, 1/2 rotation shift, and as *close* to 3/4 shift as your neck stretch will allow. 

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C. Pirouette preparation - (Assuming Classical Ballet, Legs Turned out feet pointed)
(one of the "4 P's")

1. Beginning in Fifth position, Right Foot Front- Arms in middle first. 

2. Tendu R Foot Side (a la second), simultaneously open arms to second position

3. Rond de Jambe to 4th position (Right Arm to Middle first position, Left Arm to second position) 

4. Demi Plie 4th

5. En Dehhor Pirouette Practice with spot (4x Each--  Relevé Balance, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and full turn.)

(Finish each in Retiré) Complete Right Side and Left Side.

TECH II modified variation

(Finish each in Retiré) Complete Right Side and Left Side.

1. Beginning in Fifth position, Right Foot Front- Arms in low first.  

2.  Sous Sus plie Pirouette From 5th land 5th 

3. Echappe 2x (Jumping or to 3/4 pointe) 

5. En Dehhor and En De Dans Pirouette Practice with spot (4x Each--  Relevé Balance, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and full turn.)

D. Active Vocabulary/ Dance Steps Review, or Fitness Exercises From Portfolio

E. Cecchetti Corners-- (i.e. "Poses") (Click Link Here to View)

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Daily Should NEVER DO

F.  Sit*  

(*This includes 'Stretching' without warming up)

Occasional One day Non-Rubric based Choreography Assignment

CAT assignment days will happen on any day when class instructor is not present, and there are no pre-established or ongoing lesson plans/instructions for the class.  On these days- you are assigned to use the class period to go through class daily warm ups on your own and create a dance/or a section of a dance depending on the time available- to be shown at the next class period. **Consider the LENGTH of the project like a free write assignment.  If you have only 5 min to complete it will look different than if you have 60 min to complete.  

A collection of exercises factored into your overall grade with the following expectations

Adapted from the State Fitness Testing

Mile Run 2-2:15 seconds per 1/4 mile lap 8-9 minutes total time (regular weekly runs may be submitted for times that exceed 9 minutes).

Tech I Period 2 Running Log Sheet (Confirm Instructions)

Tech I Period 8 Running Log Sheet (Confirm Instructions)

Tech II Period 6 Running Log Sheet (Confirm Instructions)

Back Flexibility Arabesque measurement and 'Angel' Floor position

Hamstring Flexibility Position -elongated back,  forhead to (or beyond) Knee. (regular daily stretching may be submitted if students have not achieved this standard)

Push ups- 20 repetitions of 90 Degree Pushups.

Curl Ups 35 repetitions OR may be replaced with 20 'V' sits

Click  HERE for Online Recording Document for Dance Testing 

Period 6 TECH II PERIOD 6

Period 2 TECH I  PERIOD 2

Period 8 TECH I PERIOD 8

Original and Creative Movement in Modern Dance- Link to Assignment-- DESCRIPTION IN CLASS- Additional Pending information to be posted here TBA

Three Personal Goals are to be established and submitted at the beginning of each semester and  are to be reviewed throughout.   Personal Goals must able to be applied to this course, and are a Semester/Year long objective for each student.  Based on the nature of this class- they may relate to Dance, Physical Fitness, Arts in General.  Check in with the instructor if you are unsure how to apply your personal 'goals' to class.  Or if different ones need to be submitted.  Work on your goals daily, weekly, monthly. (USE LINK IN TITLE ABOVE TO FILL OUT)

Name prominently displayed on Outside Cover- Must be brought to class on the first and last day of each week, and all designated 'Choreography work-days'.

 E-Portfolio Submission Link

This is  a 1-4 year project which includes the following divided sections-

Choreography Each Student is expected to have a collection of choreography tools, assignments, written versions of choreography  in their portfolio that reflect their interests and ongoing research/knowledge of the practice of choreographing dances.

Dance Images From The Media   Sample Images and Reflections    Each Student is expected to have a collection of images in their portfolio that reflects their interests and ongoing research/knowledge on dance images from the media, How dance is portrayed, and societal implications.   These should reflect your taste- likes dislikes, AND more importantly provide/explore the rationale behind your preferences and viewpoint.

Health and Fitness Articles Diet and Exercise Tracking   Sample Articles and Tools (Collection of articles that display your knowledge and your specific interests as pertains to Health and Fitness)- Each Student is expected to have a collection of Articles in their portfolio that reflect their interests and ongoing research/knowledge on health and fitness topics

Journals   Tech I   Tech II  (Must have a 'Table Of Contents' for this section-  NO TOC= No Credit)- Students should complete the prompts found on this site,  (in addition to some of their own choosing.)  If a recommended topic IS NOT of interest, students may elect to use some of the open journal topics and/or may request permission to substitute their own writing prompts.

Vocabulary (Fitness, Kinesiology, Dance, Choreography Theory, Arts/Aesthetics) Each Student is expected to have a collection of Vocabulary in their portfolio that reflect their  ongoing research/knowledge  (and/or personal interests)  as pertains to dance vocabulary based on their dance level.

Upon completion of each year of study- Students are expected to be able to express emerging, developing, advanced, or exemplary proficiency at  their course level, and/or experience level regarding the portfolio subjects.

Sample two part question, and demonstration of the portfolio would be as follows.

Part 1.  What can you tell me about __________________ (pick one of the five portfolio headings above).  From your studies this year.

Part 2. Show the evidence for how this is displayed in your portfolio.

The PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE  (for the purpose of this assignment) is of equal importance to your KNOWLEDGE and OPINIONS.  (Operate in the following manner-  This would be like a parallel to 'evidence' in court.  If you have the documents to PROVE it, you may present it.   If your knowledge expressed about a subject is not reflected in your portfolio, it doesn't count.   If you were to say- "Dance is one of the best way to get in shape and stay healthy for life", do you have, articles, journals, images, comparisons, or is this just 'hearsay'  )  



First Semester- Knowledge and solo execution of material from handout. (Presented for grading DURING class time)

Second Semester- Solo Execution with personal variations

(Presented for grading OUTSIDE of class time-- students will also be tested on their ballet pirouette at this time, and receive the opportunity to 'test out' of the simple daily exercise to move onto advanced turn study)

After showing the material, you will receive feedback which you are expected to apply to the 'Cecchetti Corners' over the course of the semester (therefore, although it may be presented for a grade at any point in the semester, the earlier it is submitted- the higher the grade you will be able to earn. 

If you submit it in February to Mid March the highest you can Earn is an "A"....

March to Mid April "B"

Mid April to May 'C'. 

You are not guaranteed the highest grade- simply- you are ELIGIBLE). Ask the instructor- if this detail is confusing.  BASICALLY- THE EARLIER YOU TURN THIS IN THE BETTER.   

You may retest any number of times for a higher grade on this semester two assignment, and can earn the highest grade for the time period you submitted your original test.

This Requirement links very easily with your journals.  You are to submit One question and answer for each week of this course relating to either art, health and fitness, Dance.  You may either do these on a weekly basis, or collect them and post a number of them at one time.

Vocabulary Page Link

The majority of in class vocabulary is found as a part of the handouts that you receive in class.  If you receive it in a handout, you are expected to read it.  If you read it, you are expected to  understand it.  If you understand it, you are expected to be able to articulate it through written and/or oral and/or Physical expression.  If you have questions about something you have received in class, you are expected to request clarifications/ definitions on portfolio days.

Technique Level II Terms to review

Submit a video for the class to watch.  Make it something worthwhile.  Be ready to articulate why it is valuable to watch.

Tech I Period 2 Tech I  EARLY CLASS PERIOD  suggested Videos Submissions (Confirm CLASS PERIOD and Instructions)

Tech I Period 3 Tech I  suggested  Video Submissions (Confirm CLASS PERIOD and Instructions)

Tech II INTERMEDIATE DANCE Period 1.  Tech II Period 1 INTERMEDIATE DANCE Video Link Submission (Confirm Instructions)

LINK TO VIEWING DANCE FORM

Elements of Dance

'True Dance' is the space BETWEEN the steps.

'True Music' is made BETWEEN the notes that are played.

Grades are earned by what you are doing BETWEEN the instructions you receive, or even IN ADDITION TO the instructions you receive.  If you are interested in earning the highest marks possible for class, you will be asked what you have done for this class for your ART or PE credit that was 'above and beyond'.  There are thousands of examples of daily, weekly, monthly things that will fulfill this category.  Some take a lot of time, some take very little.  Find something that interests you, and go for it. 

Be prepared to support your work in class with strong statements about your above and beyond work for the year.

Some example of some Above and Beyond activities for class

WIP SHEET FOR BALLET COMBINATIONS PDF    WIP Updated Google Docs Combinations

Ushering for Dance Concerts  (See INSTRUCTOR FOR INFORMATION- ASSISTANCE NEEDED FOR DANCE INVITATIONAL IN JANUARY- 2ND SEMESTER ANNUAL DANCE COMPANY CONCERT- SHOWCASE)

One of our Dance Company Graduates created this avant guarde musical theatre/ jazz dance and has authorized our use as a learning exercise.

If you want to learn a section of this dance- Recommended start 0-45 seconds or   1:30-2:10 or 2:10-240  Link to material....



Described in depth on  assignment sheet on Tech Classes General Page

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course requirement is to attend FREE live professional performances as detailed on syllabus.  If students wish to see a PAID performance- it must receive advanced  approval from the instructor.  Performance(s) must relate back to items studied within the course.  (Live Dance performances are the most immediately related, but if there is a show you think could be applied- Ask course instructor.  Be prepared to describe how the event relates to this course.) 

ROW BY ROW DANCE PARTY FULFILLS THIS ASSIGNMENT --Submission of this MAY become an Extra Credit Assignment- However- Every Student is responsible for completing and 8 count phrase to teach class based on a current dance step or dance trend.

Link will be posted on site one week before the end of semester.  All Questions are based on semester syllabus.

Within your roll group Row you are assigned to

1. Pick a genre of dance, historical, current, cultural.  (ask instructor if you are not sure if it will be accceptable).  

2. Your row will pick a date to 'host' the dance party.

3. You will submit a playlist for this style in advance- The playlist should be long enough to run the duration of class 20-30 min continuous (either burn a CD or submit a USB, and have a backup copy of the music on another device-- Rember this means  TWO copies of your music. (all music must pass the three person test- unless otherwise approved)

4. Your group will take some time at the beginning of class to  teach/explain a variety of authentic, researched  'moves' that the class can use to dance this style.  (You may choose to choreograph a formal combination to teach, or simply teach individual moves). 

5. Turn on the Music.... And Dance.  It will be the job of your group to ENGAGE the other dancers in your class with the dance style you have chosen.

Click LINK ABOVE to Select Date

Assignment

1. Make a Dance

2. Make It Good

Requirements for submission

Submit for approval on the FINALS PROJECT link for your class period. If approved, this project will be performed for the class during your 'finals' class period. Your group must have a 'Stage Manager' to run your project on Final's day.

Suggestions for full credit.

1. Submit Online Tentative Rehearsal Schedule (Only Two in-class Rehearsal days, all other days are coordinated on your own time)-- INSTRUCTOR WILL INDICATE IF THIS REHEASAL SCHEDULE IS MANDATORY.  But it is a good planning tool no matter what.

Kahoot (in Class exam program wait for instructions for how to use)