GMHS Dance Course Information
IB Dance SLPrerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
Standard Level The course focuses on the composition, performance and analysis of dance, or “expressive movement,” which is practiced among people of various backgrounds, and for a variety of purposes, throughout the planet. Students create, participate in, and reflect upon dance forms and styles from a range of cultures and traditions, both familiar and unfamiliar. Portfolio Submission |
IB Dance HLPrerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
Higher Level The course focuses on the composition, performance and analysis of dance, or “expressive movement,” which is practiced among people of various backgrounds, and for a variety of purposes, throughout the planet. Students create, participate in, and reflect upon dance forms and styles from a range of cultures and traditions, both familiar and unfamiliar. Portfolio Submission |
Beginning Modern DanceThis course introduces students to movement and choreography through the elements of modern dance. Students will use whole body movements, strength, flexibility, endurance, and proper alignment to develop dance technique. Students will use dance to explore concepts in world history and relate them to significant events, ideas, and movements form a global context. Students will use appropriate behaviors and etiquette while observing, creating and performing dance. Dance attire is required and will be determined by the teacher. Participation in class as well as after school rehearsals and performances is expected.
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Intermediate Modern DancePrerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
This course continues the development of intermediate movement skills and choreography through an enhanced application of modern dance techniques. Students apply technical skills from a variety of dance forms to enhance performance at an intermediate level. Students will use dance to explore concepts in world history and relate them to significant events, ideas, and movements from a global context. Students will use appropriate behaviors and etiquette while observing, creating and performing dance. Dance attire is required and will be determined by the teacher. Participation in class as well as after school rehearsals and performances is expected. |
Proficient Modern Dance
Prerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
Technical skills and aesthetic awareness are developed through more challenging dance technique and choreography classes. Success at the proficient level requires rigorous study in technique, performance, dance history, anatomy and deep aesthetic awareness. In addition, students demonstrate dance literacy through research-based projects and dance criticism. Dance attire is required and will be determined by the teacher. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. Honors Course |
Advanced Modern DancePrerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
Success at the advanced level requires rigorous study, excellence in technical performance, and deep aesthetic awareness. Advanced modern dance is a challenging technique class where students present and produce their own choreography. Students will demonstrate dance literacy through research-based projects and dance criticism. Dance attire is required and will be determined by the teacher. Participation in after-school rehearsals and performances is expected. Honors Course |
Independent StudyPrerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
This course is for the serious dance student. Student must demonstrate the ability to create and teach complex movement sequences to beginner level students. Student must be willing to take on special projects, and complete them in a timely manner. Student must be reliable and set the example for all other dance students. |
Independent Study IIPrerequisite(s): Audition or teacher recommendation
This course continues the development of student leadership roles. Student must demonstrate the ability to create and teach complex movement sequences to beginner, intermediate level students. Student must be willing to take on special projects, and complete them in a timely manner. Student must be reliable and set the example for all other dance students. |