This introductory course explores the fundamentals of dance as an expressive art form. Students will examine how dance has shaped and been shaped by various cultures and historical contexts, focusing on creativity, performance, and collaboration. The curriculum integrates anatomical awareness, psychological health for dancers, and the use of contemporary media in dance production.

Intermediate Dance builds on foundational skills, encouraging students to explore the relationship between dance and societal, cultural, and historical events. Students will create and refine original works, incorporating diverse sources of inspiration. Emphasis is placed on performance techniques, including kinesthetic awareness and artistic projection, while also addressing the ethical aspects of dance production.

Designed for advanced students to deeply engage with dance as an art form and professional field. Students will analyze the evolution of dance through history, explore contemporary innovations, and apply cross-disciplinary skills to enhance their dance practice. They will develop original solo works and adapt significant dance pieces, while addressing ethical issues such as copyright and fair use.

An in-depth exploration of dance as a global, interdisciplinary art form. Students will analyze the historical expansion of dance and its impact on contemporary trends, while exploring innovations in technology and media. Through collaborative choreography, improvisation, and performance, students will refine their technical skills and artistic expression.

Designed for students who intend to pursue Dance as their electives. Focuses on skills associated with ideation, experimentation, creation, revision, reflection, and analysis. Enhances students' abilities to think critically and creatively as artists.

Students will develop an understanding of basic ballet technique and vocabulary. Dance history, anatomy, choreography, and performance are included.

This course offers advanced study of ballet technique, vocabulary, and some point work as well as the continued study of dance history, choreography, and performance.

Takes a holistic approach to dance and embraces a variety of dance traditions and cultures. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed.

Emphasizes technical mastery and artistic expression. Students analyze global evolution of dance and interdisciplinary connections to create original works. Includes improvisation, group choreography, and production design.

Introduction to movement concepts through beginning level modern dance technique, improvisation, composition, theory, and analysis.

Designed to increase skills in contemporary dance styles. Emphasis on developing a refined kinesthetic sense and individual expression through technique and improvisation.

Study of dance composition through explorations of choreographic theories and design. Students create a dance for a public showing.