A Physical Education Independent Study Dance program is available for students in 11th and 12th grades with the approval of the Department Coordinator. This one semester course is divided into multiple units providing students with opportunities to learn a variety of dance styles, including modern dance, hip hop, world dance, and jazz. NO PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. The IS Dance classes account for varying degrees of skill and ability.
The Independent Study Dance program encourages students to develop and understand the role of movement skills, timing, rhythm and other important dance concepts. In addition, this course includes yoga, Pilates, aerobics, and other fun fitness activities. Group fitness classes are becoming more popular because they provide a sense of camaraderie and support.
IS Dance is offered periods 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8. All classes are taught by approved Teaching Dance Artists. There is no additional cost to enroll in this program. If you are interested please speak with your guidance counselor.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The student must be in grade 11-12 and be on track to pass Physical Education. If the student has failed P.E. in the previous semester, he/she is ineligible to take Independent Study Dance. If students have not meet requirements in previous Independent Study course they may not be eligible to take Independent Study again.
The student must attend Independent Study Dance class on the assigned day and period.
Independent Study Dance can only be taken one semester per year.
Students are welcome to stop in the athletic office if they have questions or conflicts regarding the course.
