DANCE I

SYLLABUS

Kim Sanko

Contact:  ksanko@learningcommunity202.0rg

Phone:  (815)439-5555  Ext.5842

 

Dance I units will include basic elements of dance, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and a unit on choreography.  Each unit will include basic instruction and techniques of the particular dance, followed by a short routine taught by the teacher.  Each unit will conclude with students choreographing steps in correlation to dance unit taught and presenting the dance piece to an audience.

 

DAILY CLASS EXPECTATIONS

 

  1. Be on time by being in your alphabetical spot in the attendance line when the bell rings.
  2. Dress out each day for class.  This includes a “Fit For Life” PE shirt with your name printed on the back and front of the shirt.  FIT FOR LIFE SHIRTS WITH GRAFFITTI, SLEEVES CUT OFF, OR ALTERED IN ANYWAY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.  Wear athletic pants/shorts and athletic shoes.  JEANS AND SANDALS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR DANCE CLASS AND WILL BE CONSIDERED A NO DRESS.
  3. After returning from the locker room, ALL students are to walk the track including non-dressers.
  4. Warm ups are considered an essential element of the class in preventing injury, promoting fitness and introducing dance concepts to be used in class.  Lack of participation of warm up will result in losing 10 points for the day.
  5. NO IPODS OR CELL PHONES WILL BE BROUGHT TO CLASS.
  6. ABSOLUTLEY NO FOOD OR DRINK IN DANCE ROOM.  The Dance Room is yours to learn and enjoy.  Please treat it with respect.
  7. ABSENCES

-Each student is responsible for learning any steps/routines missed for absences

-If the student is absent on the day a presentation, the student will present the next   day they are in attendance.

-Make up work for any absences is due by the end of the 6 Week grading period.

  1. Presentations are required for each unit.  Failure to complete the choreographed        presentation will result in failing the unit.
  2. Do not come down to Dance Room during your lunch hour or during any other free time.
  3. On fitness days, you are to sign up for activities.  The dance room is off limit unless there is a fitness activity scheduled for the room.

 

GRADING

50%-Participation  includes point deductions for absences, no dresses, failure to participate in warm ups/class activities.  This will also include participation in choreographed routines.

 

20%-Knowledge-Tests, quizzes, worksheets and any other written assignment.

 

20%-Fitness-Fitness testing and participation on fitness days.

 

10%-Skill-Each unit the student will be assessed on their ability to perform the taught routine.