Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is covered in Dance I ?
2. What is covered in Dance II ?
3. What is covered in Dance III ?
4. What is covered in Dance IV?
5. What do I wear during Dance Class?
6. How will I be graded and what types of assignments will be required?
7. What are the Wildcat Dance Rules?
8. What are the Classroom Policies?

What is covered in Dance I ?

This class will give you an experience in the study and performance of 
different styles of dance. The course will include instruction in proper 
dance technique, performance skills, and dance history. 

We will cover Body Mechanics, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap. Guest 
Instructors will teach Latin, Irish, Swing, and African.

Conditioning of the body is encouraged daily. Weekly exercises focusing on 
the abdominals, arms, and legs are stressed as will cardiovascular workouts.

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What is covered in Dance II ?

This class will review and continue the experience in the study and 
performance of different styles of dance. The course will include 
instruction 
in proper dance technique, performance skills, and dance history.

We will cover Body Mechanics, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap. Guest 
Instructors will teach Latin, Irish, Swing, and African.

Conditioning of the body is encouraged daily. Weekly exercises focusing on 
the abdominals, arms, and legs are stressed as will cardiovascular workouts.

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What is covered in Dance III ?

This class will review and continue the experience in the study and 
performance of different styles of dance. The course will include 
instruction 
in proper dance technique, but focus on performance and choreography skills, 
and dance history.

We will cover Body Mechanics, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap. Guest 
Instructors will teach Latin, Irish, Swing, and African.

Conditioning of the body is encouraged daily. Weekly exercises focusing on 
the abdominals, arms, and legs are stressed as will cardiovascular workouts.

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What is covered in Dance IV?

This class will continue to review and continue the experience in the study 
and performance of different styles of dance. The course will include 
instruction in proper dance technique, performance, choreography skills, and 
dance history, but focus on developing skills and knowledge to apply dance 
in a variety of careers.

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What do I wear during Dance Class?

Exercise Clothing 
Ladies - Shirts must cover bust and mid-section. Any type of 
exercise pants or capris can be worn. Shorts are permitted, but tights or 
pantyhose must be worn with them.

Gentlemen - T-shirt and exercise shorts or pants.

Shoes - Ballet or Jazz Shoes are preferred, but socks are permitted. Tennis 
shoes are only acceptable during Cardio, Hip Hop and Tap. 

Conditioning of the body is encouraged daily. Weekly exercises focusing on 
the abdominals, arms, and legs are stressed as will cardiovascular workouts.

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How will I be graded and what types of assignments will be required?

Dance I,II, III and IV
Dressing Out/Participation (Daily Grade)20%
Written Exams 20%
Research Presentation 20%
Journal Check 20%
Notebook Check 10%
In Class/Homework Assignments 10%
Final Performance Exam (Dance Show)50% of Final Exam
Final Written Exam 50% if Final Exam

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What are the Wildcat Dance Rules?

1. Listen to instructions the first time they are given and follow them.
2. NO Food, Gum or Candy is allowed. Drinks are allowed.
3. Come to class prepared with ALL required materials.
4. Give respect in order to receive respect.
5. You are not graded on ability, but on effort, so HAVE FUN!

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What are the Classroom Policies?

Tardy Policy:
1st offense: 20 Up Downs
2nd offense: 20 Up Downs
3rd offense: 20 Up Downs, parent notification
4th offense: ISS/Detention/Parent Notification
5th+ offense: Varies from parent conference,detention, ISS and OSS

Leaving The Room:
One hall pass will be given for the class. All students must use the sign 
out/in sheet for the pass. If a student fails to sign out or is found in a 
different location than written, the student will be written up for skipping.

ISS:
If a student is given ISS for their dance class block, he or she is still 
required to complete the daily journal. The student will be awarded 1/2 of 
their daily grade adn will be given a 2 page essay topic.

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