Expectations for Dance Class

1. Dance Class Etiquette Dance class environments are as diverse as the spectrum of dance genres.  Many instructors adhere to a rigorous classical classroom protocol while others prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.  Teaching requires enormous concentration. Student awareness of appropriate classroom etiquette helps the instructor stay on his or her preferred task; helping you to becoming the best dancer you can be.Here are a few standard rules of dance class to help keep you on track:Whenever possible arrive early to class and stretch independently.  This is your time to warm up any areas of chronic pain and to prepare yourself for the business of dance class.  Use this time to switch your focus from your daily concerns and prepare your body and mind for the rigors of class. Before class briefly inform the instructor of any injuries that prevent you from dancing full out during class time.Be on time.  Punctuality is paramount to your success in a class.  The best advice for latecomers is to not enter class.  If you are late to class quickly and quietly enter dress and resume the lesson without distraction. When there is a break in movement or downtown explain you situation to the teacher or give late note. Tardiness is not acceptable and chronic lateness will result in failure. Adhere to dress code in footwear, clothing, and hair.  Above all, appropriately support and cover your body.  Nobody enjoys seeing more than we should of students and classmates during class time.  Also realize dance clothes are fitted so that alignment and technique may be appropriately assessed and corrected.  Be certain to remove all jewelry; it hurts having an earring pulled through its hole or to be scratched across the face by someone’s ring.

2. Wear deodorant and, when possible, come to class freshly showered.Silence your mobile phone. No phones in class at anytime. Be quiet during class.  There are generally moments of conversation during class.  The general rule is that any conversation is initiated by the instructor.Hold your placement throughout the class and allow your body the necessary time to rehearse its best alignment. Instructors format class to help your body warm up and align in a particular sequence.  Slumping between center floor or the barre exercises will undo much of the progress you make during class time. Center exercises and progressions are prime territory for lost class time.  Pay attention so you know when to switch lines or when it’s your turn to feed into an across the floor sequence.  Many instructors have zero tolerance for students who fail to keep up with this responsibility.Listen and try to apply to every specific and general correction during class time.Individual corrections are positive attention from your teacher.   No matter how frustrated you may become, a simple ‘thank-you’ when the correction is given is always appreciated.  Immediately try to apply the correction so the instructor may give additional guidance.  A correction should only need to be given once, however mastering it may take longer.  An experienced instructor can discern if you are trying to apply the correction.  Maintaining a corrections journal helps many dancers organize their long term goals for specific classes..Remain in your role as a student during class time.  No matter how comfortable you feel with your classmates, do not offer corrections to them. Do not take pictures or video during class time without the expressed permission of the teacher and students in the class.  And; likewise, do not ever post class video or pictures to any social media site without first getting permission from the instructor, musician, and classmates.Feel free to approach the instructor after class regarding additional clarification or advice, but realize that he/she is probably on a schedule and very likely off to teach another class.  Ask the instructor for an appropriate time to meet.Following these basic rules of classroom etiquette will help maximize your artistic and technical growth during class.  Individual instructors are likely to have additional guidelines for their class.  If you are ever unsure about what to do, ask the instructor (after class).Thanks to PHS Dancers for following these expectations.Ms Hailey and Ms Rice

3. Expectations for Dance Class All students are encouraged to maintain and create a safe and supportive environment in dance class. We are a community of dancers. Please recognize your classmates and say hello to then in the halls and at lunch. Dancers in the studio are expected to work with everyone on collaborative projects. No food, drink or gum in the studio or dressing rooms Throw your trash away and do not leave books or clothing Do not touch the mirrors Sweep the space before and after class No hoes in the studio Respect others and follow safety rules No foul language Stay in your personal space Stay focused Don’t take corrections personally Do your best Keep an opened mind Help others

4. Class Requirements and materials • 1a and b Required Attire-leotards, tight shirts, tights, dance pants, yoga pants, camisoles or anything that is stretchy and can move with the body---no zippers or buttons---all clothing should meet PHS dress code while students are in the hall. • 2 Required Attire-solid colored leotards, tight shirts, tights, dance pants, yoga pants, camisoles or anything that is stretchy and can move with the body---no zippers or buttons or prints ---all clothing should meet PHS dress code while students are in the hall. • IB and ¾ all black dance attire such as unitard with footless tights, leotard with dance shorts and footless tights, dance pants, yoga pants, tank tops—all students should meet PHS dress code while in the hall. • Dance portfolio • 1a and b folder • 2s 1” notebook • IB and ¾ dance journal and notebook • Participation-ALL STUDENTS MUST DRESS OUT AND DANCE EVERY DAY. THIS IS A PERFORMANCE BASED COURSE AND FAILURE TO PARTICPATE WILL RESLUT IN FAILURE OF THE CLASS • Concert Performance: Participation in the dance concert is mandatory for every student. IB and ¾ must participate in several shows throughout the year including all county and the choreography showcase.

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6. Dates they are on my webpage • DANCE DATES FOR AUDITIROUM USE • IB showcase 11/15 afterschool • Honors Concert 12/18 6pm we need stage and black box for dinner • 1st Dance Concert 1/11 7pm (over 300 students in the show) • IB Dance Concert 3/26 6pm • 2nd Dance Concert 5/24 7pm (over 300 students in the show)

7. pretest of dance class Define the following1.Plie2. Releve3. Battement4. Chasse5. Grand jete

8. Coupe • Passe • Tendue • Degage • Sauté • Glissade • Echappe • Chaine • Pas de bouree

9. 15. Bending or decreasing the angles of between to bones is _______________________ • 16. Pertaining to a sense of beautiful and a philososphical theory or idea what is artistically valid at a given time refers to __________________________ • 17. _____________________is a story line • 18. Carriage of the arms is 19_____________________________ • 20. What are the three major functions of the skeletal system • 21. Movement that links one element to another is _______________________

10. 25. Define the elements of dance and tell how they relate to movement: • Time: • Weight: • Space: • Energy: • 26. Dynamics are___________________________________ • 27. A process in which dancers compete against each other for the available position is call an ______________________________________

11. 28. Taking oneself through the physical and mental component of performance____________________________________________ • 29. List all the tools of choreography you call recall………………. • 30. What are your goals for this year?