Welcome to:

Dance 12
Teacher: Ms. Andal
Office: 419
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:30 –
4:30pm or by appointment
Email: charieandal@mapleleafedu.com

This course is designed :

 To give students a general understanding of the function of dance in education as a physical
activity and of the function of dance in different cultures.
 To increase the students practical and theoretical knowledge in different approaches to dance.
 For students to create dance compositions and choreograph a dance routine in order to express
themselves.
 Install the importance of dance

Schedule of Units Expectations

 Try new movements, accept critique and

rehearse materials learned in class.
 Be responsible for missed information and
instructions - because of the nature of this
course absences are detrimental to the
overall outcome of the your abilities.
 Participate in all class activities (all dance
styles and all performances
 No Cellphone, gum and dirty shoes in the
dance studio
 Be respectful of yourself, others and
equipment
 Bring your smile and your best self and
work hard every single day!
 Dress Code Evaluation
 Top: Comfortable, form fitting t-
shirt or tank top. No midriffs or Mark Breakdown
undergarments exposed. Participation: 20%
 Bottom: Dance pants, capri pants, In class active participation and attitude based on physical
leggings or tight fitting shorts. effort/engagement, collaborative attitude and in class
 Sneakers are required every day. discipline.
 Hair must be pulled back and
Movement Dance Pieces 30%
away from the face throughout
the entire class period. Teamwork and elements of putting together a dance piece,
choreograph a dance of your own in small groups. Each
team member must contribute to the team effort
o Final Dance Piece
Dance Knowledge and Projects 20%
o Mini quizzes
o Tests
o Written Reflections

Creative Expression and Portfolio

o Self- Introduction Video (5%)
o Signature Dance Move (5%) 30%
o Dance Performance Reflection (5%)

Dance Rules
Make-up Policy
Dance is a physical art form that requires students’ physical presence in order to see progress. If for some legitimate reason a student
is absent, that student is able to complete a make-up assignment in order to receive the daily participation points for that particular day. It is the
dancer's responsibility to ask the teacher for the make-up assignment and return the completed make-up assignment within one week of the
dancer’s absence. Unless there is an emergency that the teacher is aware of and approves.

Class Handouts

 You will be responsible for keeping up with all dance class handouts and having them with you in class.   It is up to each student as to
how they keep up with this.  You may use a binder, folder, etc.

Written Assignments
Written assignments include journals, worksheets, papers, choreography evaluations and choreography critiques. Students will be
tested on the material covered in class including technique, vocabulary, history, and choreography.   

Cellphone Policy
Permitted only when directed by the teacher, for dance purposes only. Maple leaf cellphone policy is in effect at all other
times.

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