Maurice J. McDonough High SchoolDance I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course provides students with an introduction to a basic working knowledge of performance concepts that they can apply to all dance forms. Experiences are based on fundamentals of ballet, modern, and jazz dance. This course fulfills the graduation requirement for the Fine Arts elective as it provides instruction in aesthetics, dance history, anatomy, choreographic techniques, and performance components.

Prerequisites: Approval of Instructor – Application and Audition during 8th grade year

Grades: Grade 9

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