Dance

In the Dysart Unified School District, our dance program curriculum is designed to engage students in the collaborative creative process, exposure to multifaceted dance techniques, gain an understanding of the aesthetics and approaches to performing, and integrate an understanding of cultural context with the artform.  Students will study the development of movement quality and performance skills with an emphasis on alignment, control, awareness of style, and phrasing in dance.

Dance Courses Offered in High School 

Beginning Dance 1-2

Offered: 9-12 Grade

All High Schools

Students will study dance techniques and the development of movement quality and performance skills. Concepts of dance history, production, and improvisational techniques, will also be explored.  

Intermediate Dance 3-4

Offered: 9-12 Grade

All High Schools

Students will study technique and physical conditioning. An emphasis will be on movement quality, performance skills, and basic concepts of choreography.   

Advance Dance 5-6

Offered: 9-12 Grade

All High Schools

Students will focus on the technical aspects of dance and forms and physical conditioning. Additionally, history, intermediate concepts of choreography, careers, and university programs will be explored.   

Dance Performance and Composition 

Offered: 9-12 Grade

All High Schools

Students will learn forms of dance and physical conditioning. Students will continue to develop and explore movement quality, performance skills, and advanced concepts of choreography.   

Dance Courses Offered in K-8 and Middle School 

Dance  

Offered: K-8 Grade

West Point Elementary School Only

This course will allow children creative exploration of the four elements of dance: body, space, time, and effort. Children develop coordination, balance, control, and awareness of space, rhythm, and effort qualities. They also will develop their abilities to learn movement combinations and cooperate and dance well with others. Classes include practice in all locomotor steps, and expressive dancing to music and basic choreography.

Dance  

Offered: 7-8

Middle Schools Only

Students will study dance techniques and the development of movement quality and performance skills. Concepts of dance history, production, and improvisational techniques, will also be explored. Dance is a performing ensemble and will participate in concerts, school events, and festivals. Schools may require an audition to be placed in this course.