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Dance

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The Dr. Susan S. McKinney Department of Dance  provides students with a diverse,  holistic dance education.  Participants partake in a rigorous four-year program that offers  opportunities to explore the numerous facets of the medium— resulting in well-rounded graduates that are ready to pursue professional or continuing academic endeavors.

Our series of courses allow students to experiment with several types of dance including modern, ballet, jazz and hip-hop.  And with academic topics ranging from anatomy and  dance history to choreography and composition, students graduate with skills that will enable them to find success in the classroom, audition hall, or  boardroom.

A participant  in the Arts Achieve Grant, a prestigious four-year study of arts education practice, our department strives
to continually improve the experiences that we provide our dedicated student body through innovation, collaboration, and ingenuity—both in the classroom, the studio, and on the stage.


Our Curriculum

Our  dance curriculum caters to both the aspiring and the accomplished student dancer.  Driven by a focus on individual strengths, we offer a variety of opportunities to hone one’s skills and knowledge:

Dance Technique

Students learn appropriate techniques associated with Jazz, Ballet, Modern, African and Hip Hop with specific dance vocabulary associated with each style.

Choreography

Students will be provided with the fundamental skills of  improvisation and choreography. Students learn how to use compositional devices to create effective choreography.

Dance History
Students study important historical facts and genres. Students research the impact of  politics, economics, visual art and music on  dance.

Anatomy
Students  learn how different parts of  the body work collectively and independently. Students also study proper use of  muscles in order to prevent injury.  Proper nutrition and healthy eating are also  covered.

Audition

AUDITION DATES for Fall 2017 (FRESHMEN IN FALL 2018):


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Wednesday 11/1--3:30pm
Friday 11/3--3:30pm
Saturday 11/11 (Also OPEN HOUSE)--10:00am
Wednesday 11/15
--3:30pm
Friday 11/17--3:30pm

No student will be admitted 45 minutes into the audition.
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  • Welcome
  • Our Mission
  • Academics
    • English/ Language Arts
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Arts >
      • Dance
      • Instrumental Music
      • Vocal Music
      • Theatre
      • Visual Arts
      • Performance Opportunities
    • Foreign Language
    • Physical Education
    • Computer Science
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Extracurricular
    • Activities
    • Athletics
    • Marching Band
    • Clubs & Organizations
  • Calendar
  • Past Events
  • The Royal Report
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