The SMHS Dance Company is a performing class designed to further the student's dance technique as well as give them the opportunity to choreograph, costume and perform their own work. Students produce two concerts per year as well as perform at various community and district functions. The course can be taken for P.E. OR Fine Arts Credit.
Admission is by audition only, Students auditioning must meet entry level technique requirements.
The class meets daily from 3:15 – 5.
The class can be repeated for credit. Students can receive P.E OR Fine arts credit
Students must maintain a B or better to remain in the class.
Expectations:
All students are expected to:
attend class daily ANY MEMBER MISSING 2 OR MORE REHEARSALS FOR A SINGLE
PIECE OF CHOREOGRAPHY WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT PIECE
be on time TARDIES WILL AFFECT CITIZENSHIP GRADES
dress appropriately INAPPROPRIATELY DRESSED STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN A TARDY
work to the best of their ability
maintain a positive and cooperative attitude
attend all dress rehearsals and class performances
purchase costumes and/or shoes for their performance
Grading: The student's grade is based on the following four components
DAILY IN CLASS PARTICIPATION: This includes performance of prescribed activities, use of appropriate effort and the demonstration of a positive attitude.
ATTENDANCE: Absences (for any reason) lower the attendance grade ONE letter grade for each TWO absences. *Serious illness or doctor excused medical situations will be treated on an individual basis.
WRITTEN AND PERFORMANCE TESTS: This will be determined by observing warm ups and choreography.
SEMESTER PERFORMANCE: attendance and participation at mandatory dress rehearsals and performances.
