Dance 101 (1-2)

HERO Class Syllabus for 2008-2009

 

 

Course Text: N/A

Course Instructor: Amy Velenchenko       Phone Number:  (612)240-8615

Email:  amy.velenchenko@gmail.com    Best reached by e-mail

Course Description:

This class is perfect for those who love dancing around their living room to Praise and Worship music! Students will learn basic dance technique by exploring worship dance, ballet, jazz and creative movement.  Students will also learn about different ballets and some of the history of ballet through colorful stories.  There will be a strong emphasis on self-expression and creativity through dance. This is a year long course with a recital at the end of the year on Monday May 11^th.

 

Supplies needed for this course:

Students will need to come to class with hair pulled back and wearing clothing comfortable for movement.

*Note ballet shoes must be purchased for this course. Basic ballet slippers either split sole or full sole, canvas or leather are acceptable. They may be purchased from a local dancewear store or they may be found online at www.discountdance.com.

Grading Information:

Students will be graded daily on five things:  Attendance (Being on Time), Coming prepared to class with dance shoes and in clothes for movement, Attitude, Participation and Effort. 

Grading Scale:  Students will be given a percentage grade.

Guidelines for Success:

·         Class participation:  Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in classroom experiments and completing class work.

·         Class attendance:  Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class, hair pulled back, shoes on, in clothes for movement and ready to dance.

Written assignments:  There are no written assignments for this course.