PERFORMING ARTS: DANCE (132 hours) The Dance
program program is designed to educate, train and develop talented
students in the performance skills of dance. The program combines theoretical classroom instruction, studio techniques
and rehearsal and performance skills. The student is provided with the opportunity of technical development with
guest artists, internships with major performance companies, and critical guidance in level placement and training.
Entry requirements for dance students include auditions and interviews and exit requirements involve passing a
jury examination. A major emphasis in this program is the successful completion of the practicum experience in
the senior year. The curriculum includes coursework in:
Modern I, II, III, IV, V
African Dance I, II, III
Ballet I, II, III, IV
Beginning and Intermediate Tap
Dance History, I, II
Dance Movement/Tech I, II
Dance Composition I, II, III
Dance Ensemble
Anatomy and Kinesiology
Ethnology of Dance
Aesthetic of Dance
Dance Criticism
Movement Analysis
Acting I, II
Theatre Practicum(s)
Costume for Theatre
Fundraising for the Arts
Methods of Teaching
Dance Internship I, II
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