INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
513100/523100
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None (Open to 10, 11, 12th grade students)

Introduction to Dance introduces the beginning level student with minimal or no dance experience to the basic vocabulary and technical skills required for ballet, jazz, modern, and ethnic dance. Students will be introduced both to choreography and the learning of dance sequences as well as to the art of improvisation. Appropriate dance wear and footwear is required. Two semesters of this class is a prerequisite for Intermediate/Advanced Dance.

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED DANCE P
(Fine Arts)
514000
One year: 10 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of 2 semesters of Introduction to Dance or Teacher Audition. Interested students should contact the teacher prior to enrollment. On UC/CSU Approved Course List: f
(if not used for P.E. credit)

Intermediate/advanced dance is a performance class that deals with four areas of dance performance. Students develop technique levels in ballet, jazz, and modern dance. Students study the components of choreography (the making of dances) and learn pieces choreographed by the teacher and the class for performance. Students will participate in stage performances of dance pieces and in video dance pieces. Students explore the process of dance critique through discussion and written work and will be required to attend two dance performances during the year. This class may be taken for either physical education or fine arts credit. (May not be offered every year.)