Renaissance High School – Dance IV

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students use advanced skills and techniques through composition and efficiency of dance. Individual and group choreography are stressed. Participants perform in large group formats, select small groups, and solo performances. FD212 – DANCE TEAM I Dance Team courses are designed for the advanced dance student. Advanced dance technique and creative expression are taught as each relates to performance in large groups, ensembles of various sizes, and individually. Students participate extensively in competitions and performances throughout the year. Students are required to purchase supplies and materials; costs may vary depending on the program and level of study. Dance Team members are required to participate in all practices and performances. Practices begin in August and continue throughout the school year. Students are selected for the Dance Team through a rigorous audition process. Students enrolled in Dance Team I will receive one PE substitution credit for their participation in the course. 1 credits / Full year course / Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled in a district-approved dance team course. The course offers students an opportunity to extend their learning through an enriched, independent curriculum that fosters college readiness. Students will exhibit an advanced level of understanding and performance, both as an individual and as a member of a larger group. Due to the independent nature of this course, students who elect to pursue advanced credit should take initiative, be responsible, and complete all assignments independently within the instructor-assigned timeline. This course will provide weighted credit to students who enroll in the course, fulfill all the Dance Team I on-level course requirements, and complete additional course requirements that include: creating and maintaining a digital portfolio; choreographing two original pieces, one solo and one duet; researching and authoring an academic paper; attending two dance performances each semester; and submitting reflection papers. Advanced dance technique and creative expression are taught as each relates to performance in large groups, ensembles of various sizes, and individually. Students participate extensively in competitions and performances throughout the year. Students are required to purchase supplies and materials; costs may vary depending on the program and level of study. Dance Team members are required to participate in all practices and performances. Practices begin in August and continue throughout the school year. Students are selected for the Dance Team through a rigorous audition process. Students enrolled in Dance Team I will receive one PE substitution credit for their participation in the course. 1 credits / Full year course / Grades: 10, 11, 12 This course is open to students in grades 10-12 enrolled in a district-approved dance team course. The course offers students an opportunity to extend their learning through an enriched, independent curriculum that fosters college readiness. Students will exhibit an advanced level of understanding and performance, both as an individual and as a member of a larger group. Due to the independent nature of this course, students who elect to pursue advanced credit should take initiative, be responsible, and complete all assignments independently within the instructor-assigned timeline. This course will provide weighted credit to students who enroll in the course, fulfill all the Dance Team II on-level course requirements, and complete additional course requirements that include: creating and maintaining a digital portfolio; choreographing two original pieces, one solo and one duet; researching and authoring an academic paper; attending two dance performances each semester; and submitting reflection papers. Grades: 11, 12 Dance Team courses are designed for the advanced dance student. Advanced dance technique and creative expression are taught as each relates to performance in large groups, ensembles of various sizes, and individually. Students participate extensively in competitions and performances throughout the year. Students are required to purchase supplies and materials; costs may vary depending on the program and level of study. Dance Team members are required to participate in all practices and performances. Practices begin in August and continue throughout the school year. Students are selected for the Dance Team through a rigorous audition process. Students enrolled in Dance Team I will receive one PE substitution credit for their participation in the course. 1 credits / Full year course / Grades: 11 The course offers students an opportunity to extend their learning through an enriched, independent curriculum that fosters college readiness. Students will exhibit an advanced level of understanding and performance, both as an individual and as a member of a larger group. Due to the independent nature of this course, students who elect to pursue advanced credit should take initiative, be responsible, and complete all assignments independently within the instructor-assigned timeline. This course will provide weighted credit to students who enroll in the course, fulfill all the Dance Team III on-level course requirements, and complete additional course requirements that include: creating and maintaining a digital portfolio; choreographing two original pieces, one solo and one duet; researching and authoring an academic paper; attending two dance performances each semester; and submitting reflection papers. Grades: 12 Dance Team courses are designed for the advanced dance student. Advanced dance technique and creative expression are taught as each relates to performance in large groups, ensembles of various sizes, and individually. Students participate extensively in competitions and performances throughout the year. Students are required to purchase supplies and materials; costs may vary depending on the program and level of study. Dance Team members are required to participate in all practices and performances. Practices begin in August and continue throughout the school year. Students are selected for the Dance Team through a rigorous audition process. Students enrolled in Dance Team I will receive one PE substitution credit for their participation in the course. 1 credits / Full year course / Grades: 12 The course offers students an opportunity to extend their learning through an enriched, independent curriculum that fosters college readiness. Students will exhibit an advanced level of understanding and performance, both as an individual and as a member of a larger group. Due to the independent nature of this course, students who elect to pursue advanced credit should take initiative, be responsible, and complete all assignments independently within the instructor-assigned timeline. This course will provide weighted credit to students who enroll in the course, fulfill all the Dance Team IV on-level course requirements, and complete additional course requirements that include: creating and maintaining a digital portfolio; choreographing two original pieces, one solo and one duet; researching and authoring an academic paper; attending two dance performances each semester; and submitting reflection papers.