Garinger High School – Dance (Intermediate)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course builds upon technical movement and choreographic skills. A movement portfolio is further developed. Students learn anatomical concepts in relation to dance; how to analyze dance on the basis of established criteria; and to evaluate personal performance. Connections between dance and civics, economics, health, and other arts disciplines are explored. Students will participate in self assessments and aesthetic evaluations. Prerequisite: Complete 6-8 education in Dance; Beginning Dance; or Demonstrated proficiency with High School Course Instructor recommendation # DANCE (PROFICIENT\*) This course emphasizes dance as a creative and expressive art form. Students increase their technical movement skills and create dances that fulfill choreographic intent, utilize production design choices, and meet aesthetic criteria. Examining and evaluating dance from cultural and historical perspectives with emphasis in the U.S. is a part of dance at this level. Connections to literary wor