Dance Movement &Fitness

  •  Dance, Movement and Fitness

     Course Description


    This course will examine dance from both a historical/cultural and movement perspective. Dance Appreciation will help to foster an intelligent appreciation of dance-related activities as an art form. Active participation will be required as students are guided through diverse dance/movement experiences. Various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, kickline, modern, pom, ballroom, line, and aerobic dance/yoga will be explored. Previous dance training is not a pre-requisite for this course. In addition, topics such as career opportunities in dance and injury recognition and prevention will be discussed. Students will perform in select dance perform-ances throughout the school year.