Syllabus+CD



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 * **COURSE TITLE** || DANCER'S STUDIO ||
 * **INSTRUCTOR** || Claudia Shell-Raposa
 * **DEPARTMENT** || Performing Arts Department ||
 * **MEETING TIMES** || Daily-Dance Studio ||


 * **COURSE DESCRIPTION** ||
 * ==**This dance course is designed to provide students with advanced techniques needed to express themselves through the art of movement. Students must have an understanding of basic turns (pirouettes, chaine, piques), jumps, leaps (jetes, grand jetes, switch splits) and proper warm up techniques to take class. Through the use of body conditioning, the understanding of the body in motion and the introduction of advanced techniques and concepts of dance, students will explore a variety of dance styles including lyrical, hip hop, musical theater and tap. //Enrollment in the course is at the discretion of the instructor.//**==

PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CLASS AND ALL STUDENTS WILL PARTAKE IN A SHOWCASE. A weekend rehearsal may be deemed necessary as that date approaches.
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 * **COURSE OBJECTIVES** ||
 * * Develop concentration, overcome self-consciousness and deal with stage fright positively
 * Use movement expressively, creatively and with originality
 * Work to create trust and make believable connections with fellow dancers
 * Identify and create basic to advanced elements of dance
 * Strive to excel and work beyond one’s comfort zone
 * Appreciate and understand live dance pieces
 * Create more self confidence in all situations ||


 * **BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS** ||
 * * Be on time
 * Be in correct dance clothing
 * Be prepared
 * Be respectful of instructor and other students
 * Particiapate and stay on task
 * Turn of all cell phones
 * No gum, food or drink except water allowed in studio
 * Pick up your trash ||


 * **REQUIRED MATERIALS** ||
 * * Be in correct clothing for dance class.
 * Woman - Black leotards, tights, dance short, sweats, appropriate dance shoes.
 * Men - Black t-shirts, black shorts, sweats, appropriate dance shoes
 * Notebook, ipads
 * Pens or pencils ||


 * **GRADES & SCORING** ||
 * It is the objective of the Performing Arts offerings to reduce the subjectivity of grading. Due to the varied levels of abilities within a 9-12 course, our goal becomes the measurement of a student’s understanding of concepts being presented within the curriculum, not primarily an assessment of their level performance proficiency. Conceptual knowledge, connections of concepts to individual performance, and methods of revision are the primary means for assessment.

__Self-Assessment methods__ Self-assessment is a reflective process that allows a teacher to witness the students’ understanding and implementation of the concepts learned in class. The use of __scoring rubrics__ assists the instructor in objectively grading student response. Forms of self assessment:


 * 1) Individual Performance Assessment //(Recorded)://
 * 2) Ensemble Performance Assessment //(Reflective)://
 * 3) Homework Assessment //(Reflective)//
 * 4) Technical Assessment: (//Skills)//
 * 5) Visual Assessment: //(Teacher implemented)//
 * 6) Post Performance Self-Reflection:

Additional Methods of Assessment:
 * 1) Written Exams
 * 2) Rubric Development Sheets
 * 3) General Assessment; //Fundamental skills necessary to function effectively within a performance ensemble//
 * 4) Portfolio Assessment
 * 5) Notebook ||


 * **QUIZZES, TESTS & EXAMS** ||
 * There will be one major exam per semester covering everything learned from the beginning of the course to that point in time. Exams are scheduled during the school wide exam period.

Quizzes and self assessments may or may not be preannounced. They will be small in the scope of material that they cover. ||


 * **PAPERS & PROJECTS** ||
 * There will be at least one project/paper for this course in addition to multiple in class performances. Some projects will be done in small groups, others will be done individually. At the time the assignment is distributed, the size of the group applicable to the project will be announced.

All students will also be required to see the fall production and/or concert and present an oral report. Students who are not part of the fall productions may be asked to usher, work front off house and if interested work on set contruction or behind the scenes. Though not mandatory, this experience can further your understanding and appreciation of Theater. Note, if a student is partaking in the fall productions they will present a report about their rehearsal and performance experience. ||


 * **ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS POLICY** ||
 * It is not permissable to be late for this class! Dancers learn that punctuality is a necessity. This is a performance class and the interuption of your collegues work will not be allowed.

If you are late you must enter quietly and wait to be invited into the studio.

Your regular attendance and participation in class are vital to both you and your classmates. Your learning will occur through doing, observing, and evaluating. Any day you miss hurts your learning and that of the class.


 * BBA STUDENT HANDBOOK RULES OF TARDINESS AND ATTENDANCE**
 * //Please see handbook.// ** ||


 * **AREAS OF STUDY** ||
 * # Protocals for class
 * 1) Physical Warm Ups
 * 2) History of Classic Dance or other styles
 * 3) Different styles of choreography
 * 4) Ability to apply new information immediatley
 * 5) Honest assesement of self and others
 * 6) Careers available for dancers ||

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