Middle School Dance

Lynda Halabi

This course covers the fundamental styles and techniques of dance and is open to anyone with an interest in dance. Dance exercises and phrases will emphasize the development of strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythmic skills, dynamics and movement through space. Various styles of dance will be learned through demonstration and improvisational exercises. Students will create and perform their own dances as well as class dances at a dance concert at the end of each semester. There will be opportunities for performing throughout the year. All students should have dance attire such as a leotard, tights, bike shorts, etc... It is also recommended that students purchase black jazz shoes.