Dance

This class is a non- auditioned class open to all male and female dancers. No experience necessary. Students will learn the fundamentals to all genres of dance and prepare for the end of the year dance showcase. No Audition required!

Dance 2 will continue to brush up on skills and techniques that were learned in Dance 1. This class moves at a quicker pace and works on achieving personal goals. Students will work on flexibility, learning progressions for across the floor and center floor work. Students will learn routines for the end of the year showcase. Audition is required.

Dance 3 comprises of students who will continue to be challenged for a higher level. Students learn to find their creative voice as a dancer and learn to choreograph for themselves. Dancers have an intermediate/advanced understanding of dance history, terminology, and choreography elements. These dancers prepare for three major concerts throughout the year. Audition is required.

This class is known as dance ensemble, our dance ministry. These dancers perform at all the major concerts and attend off campus chapel visits. Students work at the advanced level by learning choreography quickly, a clear understanding of vocabulary, and having a mature understanding of how dance is used as worship. Students have a good foundation of ballet technique and open to different styles of dance. Audition is required.

This class is known as the Crean Lutheran Dance Company and is our competitive team. This class is diverse and does many different styles of dance. We do two to three competitions a year, two pep rallies, dance festivals, and benefit concerts. We are featured in the spring musical and perform in three school concerts a year. Students work on developing their own choreography and finding their own voice as an artist. All students should be very proficient with dance terminology and learn choreography at an advanced level. Audition is required.

Students will learn basics of hip hop and how to put dances together. Must have a passion and interests to learn. Students do not have to have any prior experience. Students will perform at the end of the year dance showcase.  No Audition Required.

The course explores the use of space, energy, rhythm, and improvisation, while emphasizing body control, alignment, balance, and use of weight changes. The focus of this course will include floor work vocabulary, aerials, turns, improvisation, and choreography.  Instruction occurs at the intermediate level. Students in this course may have a performance opportunity at the spring dance showcase, a pep rally, and other events. Hip Hop I or audition is required.

Hip Hop III Honors is the most advanced Hip-Hop course designed for high school dancers who have completed Hip Hop II. Students will demonstrate advanced technical dance skills in a wide variety of Hip Hop styles that include popping, locking, house, break dancing, and urban choreography. Hip Hop III Honors will consist of weekly advanced technique classes to refine and develop student’s physical alignment, technique, and vocabulary. This class is a combination of technique, dance rehearsals, solo/group work, pre-professional development, pedagogy, analysis, critique, and historical research. Students will be able to demonstrate a clear artistic vision and interpretation in music, choreography, and performances. Created choreography will indicate originality, proficiency, musicality, and sophisticated use of choreographic principles. When not creating original choreography, students will learn pieces of choreography to perform at school, pep rallies, and competitions. This class may be repeated for credit.