Dance Techniques Ms.

Hall
(813)-794-9400
KLHall@pasco.k12.fl.us

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welcome
To Dance
Students in this high school entry level course, created
for those having little to no prior dance instruction, will
learn foundational skills in two or more dance styles.
Their development of fundamental dance technique is
enriched through study of works by a variety of diverse
artists, developing genre- specific movement
vocabulary and dance terminology, and building
knowledge and skills related to somatic practices, Sometimes, we will use
dance composition, analysis of effort and outcome, electronics for learning.
Otherwise, ALL devices are to

electronics policy
dance history and culture, collaborative work, and
rehearsal and performance experience. be OFF and PUT AWAY.
*This course will require after school rehearsals and
performances*
ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES

Procedures School devices will be checked

out, documented, and checked
back in. The Pasco County
BE on time: students will be given 5 minutes before and
after class for changing clothes. If you are late, you will Schools electronic policy is in
be counted tardy. full effect at all times. Students
must always display
BE Prepared: bring your notebook and blue or black pens appropriate use of electronics.
to every class, dress appropriately, bring assigned
materials If a student does not have
computer access outside of
BE respectful: Respect yourself, your peers, and your
teacher: no talking while someone else is speaking & no school, work will be in hard
gossiping or laughing at others. copy form. Use of media
center outside of class hours is
BE responsible: Take responsibility for your learning. highly encouraged.
ALL students are expected to participate. If you are
injured or ill, you must have a note from a doctor. If
excused, you will be allowed to do a makeup assignment
for the daily participation grade.
No food, gum, or drinks (except water) allowed in
class
Each class will be graded based on a
point system. Each assignment,
rehearsal, performance, etc. will be
assigned a point value based on the
weight of the assignment. At the
end of the nine-week grading
period, the student’s grade will be
determined by dividing the number and how they’re weighted
of points he/she has earned out of
the total amount of points possible.

Class participation: dressing out daily, having all necessary supplies, asking questions,
Daily positive attitude, personal growth, & daily work. Students will earn up to 25 points a
week for demonstrating proper rehearsal etiquette (DA.912.S.2.1) and analyzing the
Rehearsals effect of the rehearsal (MU.912.S.3.4).

Written work, journals, quizzes, tests, assignments, and projects. Classwork

TESTS/QUIZZES/ and homework will be assigned on a regular basis whether physically with
ASSIGNMENTS movement or written. Each assignment will be worth up to 50 points. The
grading rubric will be provided.

Students are expected to attend all dance performances. Students will

PERFORMANCES earn up to 300 points for costumes, full length attendance,
demonstrating appropriate performer and audience member etiquette,
and self performance evaluation in journal.

SEMESTER GRADES
Semester 1 Quarter 1 grade (50%) + Quarter 2 grade (50%)

Semester 2 Quarter 3 grade (45%) + Quarter 4 grade (45%) + District final (10%)

commonly asked questions

What is the grading scale? What is your late work policy? What is your plagiarism policy?
90-100 A No late assignments accepted unless
Plagiarism includes: taking someone else’s
student has an absence. If a student is
80-89 B absent, it is their responsibility to see the
assignment and submitting it as your own,
70-79 C submitting material written by another
teacher on their own time, not during author, submitting purchased papers as your
60-69 D class, to get their make up work. own, submitting papers from the internet as
59 & below F your own, supporting plagiarism by providing
Makeup work? work to others.
Students will be given a minimum of two
Students will receive consequences which
Online learning resources: calendar days per day of absence to make
may include reduced credit or proctored
up all tests, assignments and related
Canvas/MyLearning work. Work due to be turned in on the
assessments if plagiarism is suspected. If
plagiarism continues, the student will be
day of the absence will be turned in upon referred to the principal.
return and be given full credit. Students
must schedule a time with the teacher to
make up tests/quizzes.
 Rules
Rules&& Consequences
Consequences
At all times, students must follow expectations outlined in the
Code of Conduct Pasco County Schools and Land O Lakes High School Student Code
of Conduct. A breach could result in a consequence from the
teacher and the school’s administration.
Failure to follow classroom
procedures may result in the
following:
First time – The student will receive a verbal
warning
Second time – Parents will be notified by letter or
by phone
Third time – The student will be issued a referral
Fourth time – Conference with the student,
parents, principal, teacher.
Fifth time – Removal from co-curricular activities
in the chorus
Submitting Work in Class
Students should include their name, date, and period
when turning in work physically. Students will place
their work on their music stand to be collected by the
teacher at the start of class. Work turned in late is to
be placed in the bin next to the office door.
Submitting Work Electronically on
myLearning
Students are expected to submit work to myLearning
by 10pm the day it is due. Plan accordingly as work
submitted late due to a technical issue may not be
accepted or given a penalty for lateness. If you
experience a technical issue plus contact me right
away through email, detailing the issue and what
assignment is being submitted.
Tardy Policy
Procedure for Submitting Tardy Notes
Students are to present a parent or guardian note when they
check in at the Main Office. The note must explain why the
student is tardy and must include the parent’s telephone
contact number and the parent's signature. Failure to produce
an excused note will result in the school issuing a detention that
will be served during the lunch period the same day. Seniors
with early release lunch must make arrangements to serve their
detention. The school will assign further consequences for
excessive tardiness and for failure to serve detentions.
Tardy without a note
1st Tardy = Verbal Warning from Teacher
2nd Tardy = Parent Contacted by Teacher
3rd Tardy = Lunch Detention assigned by Teacher
4th Tardy = Referral to SDA, additional lunch or after school
detention. Parent Contacted by AP or SDA
5th Tardy = 1 Day ISS, Parent Contacted by AP
6th+ Tardy = Referral to SBIT
Crisis Plan
When an emergency is announced, follow the instructions
of the teacher, administrator, or first responder. We will
follow the school's Crisis Plan for all events including
evacuation and rallying points. Gather with your teacher
and remain quiet and attentive.
Passes
Students must have their building pass or a media center
pass signed ahead of time for all activities. Fill out the pass
carefully and bring it to me for initials.
 units
OF

study

Dance Tech 1 Unit 1: Body mechanics

Dance Tech 1 Unit 2: Dancers Ritual
Dance tech 1 Unit 3: Choosing a dance form
Dance Tech 1 Unit 4: Future professions
Dance Tech 1 Unit 5: Expressing Ideas and emotions
Dance Tech 1 Unit 6: Changing movement to dance- Dance as an art form
Dance Tech 1 Unit 7: Connecting to community and Tradition
Dance Tech 1 Unit 8: Assembling the tools creating dances
Dance Tech 1 Unit 9: Crafting your dance choreography
Dance Tech 1 Unit 10: Learning to dance in different ways

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