Dance Syllabus: Dance Company
Course: Dance Fitness
Teacher: Nicki Hines
School E-mail: hinesno@spart6.org
Block: Third 11:41-1:16 pm
Dorman High School Mission Statement
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The mission of Dorman High School is to provide each student with a quality education that allows
them to function independently as productive members of society with a belief that learning is a
lifelong activity.
Course Assignments:
Dance Showcase-60% exam & 40% exam day, learning dance combinations, short works, fall
dance concert DHS arena, jazz, ballet, modern [beginner level], beginner dance composition,
dance fitness, research project & dance appreciation.
Course Dress Attire:
Athletic shoes & dance shoes appropriate- flip flops/slides are not acceptable. Dance shoes-black
jazz shoes are required and may be purchased at the Academy Sports Store .Foot Paws required
and bought @ downtown sock basket. Sweat pants, t-shirts, shorts with spandex, yoga pants are
acceptable. Grading Process : 9 weeks per semester
Performance/Participation: 50 points per week: 10 points daily, 25 points per week count
towards: projects, written work, short dance composition assignments, library research,
dance combinations, choreography project, skills evaluation, auditions, dance clothes 2.5
points daily, proper shoes 2.5 daily 25 points per week.
Behavior: (1) Warning (phone call to parent/Guardian)/ (2) Referral to principal
Reference Dorman Handbook for Dorman Grading Scale
Teacher Expectations:
o Students are expected to dress out/participate everyday to build technique and skills.
o Students should have high expectations for acquiring knowledge about dance skills and
choreography skills.
o Students should strive for excellence, be on their best behavior at all times, & respect
teacher and parent.
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