Dance R/S

This course is designed to focus upon dance techniques encompassing ballet, jazz, modern, theater dance and other contemporary dance styles as well as investigate the relationship of dance to other art forms. The emphasis will be on history, proper technique, rhythmical movement patterns, coordination, and performance. Students will become aware of dance technique; develop an awareness of the four components of fitness: flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance; and experience history, choreography and performance dance styles throughout history.