Idaho Arts Charter School
Dance Academy

   DANCE I
   DANCE II
   DANCE COMPOSITION AND HISTORY
   PLANTINUM DANCE COMPANY


DANCE I:

Dance I is an introduction to basic dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and fitness. Students will gain experience in the movement styles of ballet, jazz, modern and a number of other forms. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through choreography and performance. They will be required to perform choreography as a class in dance performances.

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DANCE II - Intermediate Dance:

Dance II/Concert dance is a continuation of the development of basic dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and fitness. Students will develop skills in the movement styles of ballet, jazz, and modern with an emphasis on performance quality. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through improvisation, choreography, and performance. They will be required to perform choreography as a class in dance performances.

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DANCE COMPOSITION AND HISTORY:

Dance Composition and History is a course designed to give students a greater understanding of dance in an historical context and an understanding of dance through the dance creation process. Design, performance technique, and other performance elements will be discussed. Students will create performed work for evaluation. Completion of this class is a requirement for Dance Emphasis students.

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PLANTINUM DANCE COMPANY:

Dance Company (The Plantinum Dance Comany) is Idaho Arts Charter School's premiere dance performance group, as well as an advanced study of dance technique and performance and the development of such things as physical strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and total fitness. Students will expand their dance vocabulary and skills, and develop their creative abilities through choreography, performance, and teaching. They will be required to choreograph and perform choreography as a class in dance performances. Audition required.

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