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For All Dancers
April 15, 2015
This dance is inspired by the heroes depicted in the statue, Iwo Jima by Felix de Weldon. Each of the performances in the show (titled Masterpiece) was inspired by art pieces from all different cultures and time periods. Photo by Maggie Barnes and Ellie Holt
The SJHHS dance program offers classes for students from all levels of dance, from advanced to beginning. Whether you have many years of experience or no experience at all, there is a class that is catered to your capabilities.
To be admitted into beginner dance, there is no certain requirement of experience. Students who join must be passionate about dance and willing to put their best effort into learning the basic foundations.
Beginning Intermediate and Intermediate Production are for those who have slightly more experience. To be admitted into Beginning Intermediate, students must have a minimum of one to two years of background experience. For Intermediate Production students must have two or three years of background experience.
Madi Bauman (10) said, “The people that are taking it are really great and you don’t have to be the best dancer because there are lower levels and you can build upon and work up throughout the years so its a overall good experience.”
Those who wish to be in Advanced Dance Production must have at least four to six years of training. These requirements are necessary in order for students to be able to perform to the set standards in each level of dance.
Tryouts for the higher level classes are held on June 5 in the small gym where students have the opportunity to show off their skills, and have the opportunity to be placed in a higher level of the program.
For students who may interested in pursuing a career involving dance there is also a year long ROP dance class that is offered as well. This ROP class is taught at SJHHS, and is during third period.
Throughout the school year students are able to perform for their peers as well as family and friends during the various showcases hosted at SJHHS. These performances include shows such as Fusion, the Student Choreography Ball, and the Choreographers’ Ball where students perform a dance taught by professional choreographers.
“What I love most is that there is a lot of diversity and variety with dances,” said Kelsey Hampson (11).
All grades are eligible to earn 5 credits per semester for this elective, and these credits may be used to fulfill the requirements for either physical education or fine arts, but not for both.