High School Dance 1 Elective High School Dance 1 Elective

Welcome
Participation in dance provides a medium for physical, social, intellectual and emotional development. The
act of dancing involves exploration, sensing, concentration, focus, projection, and commitment. The purpose
of this elective is to provide students with the opportunity to explore various types of dance including ballet
and jazz.

Communication
Teacher Mrs. Ruby
Phone Number 994-5043
E-Mail Rubyr@westottawa.net
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Class Expectations
Students will be expected to:
-D!"" in appropriate dance#wor$out clothes and be prepared for class consistently. %lac$ pants & shirt.
-D!'!()P fundamental s$ills and techni*ue in several forms of dance.
-D!+),"T-T! fitness $nowledge and dance $nowledge in the form of a written exam
-D!+),"T-T! $nowledge of dance basics and vocabulary and fitness concepts.
-D!+),"T-T! mastery of dances taught for each unit by participating in an informal performance at the
end of the semester. !valuation is based on the following criteria. $nowledge, rhythm, style and
techni*ue.
The performance is required to receive credit for class.
Students must earn a B+ or higher in this class to be eligible for Dance Performance 2
nd
sem.
Course Overview
Students will appreciate, understand, and enjoy dance as a form of personal
expression, lifelong learning, and personal wellness. They will develop a positive
perspective toward dance as a physical discipline, art form and multi-cultural
experience. Students will learn ftness concepts and work on setting personal ftness
goals that will enable them to have a lifelong healthy lifestyle.
Schedule of Semester:
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1ritten Test ( Per0ormance E7am
"rading #rocedures
!ffort and Participation. /01 - prepared in wor$out gear and giving best effort consistently
Dance "$ills Tests. 201 - practical test over all dances learned focusing on $nowledge and rhythm
3nowledge. 201 - test over fitness and health concepts and dance $nowledge
4itness Testing. 501 - +ile run, push up, sit up, flexibility, body composition
PW grade scale
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60-62 -8
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90-92 %8
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Dress & Participation Policy
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time no dress > warning but still must participate
2. !ach additional no dress > student shall be assigned detention
7. "tudent is still expected to participate as best he#she can if in class.
?. @f a student chooses to not dress appropriately and refuses to participate, that student has chosen to
,)T follow the rules.----A-(3
/. @f you choose to wear my clothes, still lose points Bit is your responsibility
Participation Defined
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A student
5. Dressed appropriately for class daily
2. "elf-directed and on tas$ at all times
7. (istens and follows directions promptly
?. Fives best effort at all times and for all activities
/. espects self, others, and e*uipment at all times
<. Displays a good and positive attitude at all times
:. Displays leadership *ualities
C student
5. Dressed appropriately for class most of the time
2. ,eeds occasional reminders from teacher or peer to be on tas$
7. ,eeds occasional reminders from teacher or peer to listen and follow directions
?. Fives best effort most of the time G:/1H and for most activities
/. espects self, others, and e*uipment at all times
<. Displays a good and positive attitude most of the time
F student
5. ,ot dressed appropriately for class some of the time
2. =onsistently needs prompts from teacher or peer to be on tas$
7. =onsistently needs prompts from teacher or peer to listen and follow directions
?. Fives just enough effort to get by or minimal effort for some or all activities
/. espects self, others, and e*uipment most of the time
<. Displays a good and positive attitude occasionally


Participation Rubric Daily Participation Points. participation grade
/ points> good#positive attitude, listens, follows directions and on tas$ with no teacher prompts, best effort in all activities
Dressed and punctual
7 points> good#average attitude, listens, follows directions and on tas$, best effort in most activities
Dressed and punctual
5 point> causes multiple distractions#disruptions, needs reminders to be on tas$, less than best effort in activities
Dressed and punctual
0 points> refuses to participate or causes continual distractions#disruptions, continual
reminders to follow directions or be on tas$, as$ed to sit out of activity because of behavior.
DANCE SUPPLY LIST
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School rules 1
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ub& ules:
-. (e on time
2. (e prepared
.. Wor) with e*ort
Rules to success/
-. Do 0hat1s right/ golden rule2 other people1s feelings matter2 solve &our problem+
as) !uestions: don,t tell -.,m gonna/0 don,t whine or
complain
2. Do your best/ Read directions2 pay attentions to details2 do high quality 0or3,
be creative+ be in!uisitive+ ta)e initiative+ positive attitude
$ssential 4uestions/
@ can clarify the 4.@.T.T. Principleand & @ can use it to design a personal fitness programJ
@ can calculate my target heart rateJ
@ can clarify the components of physical fitnessJ Cealth relatedJ "$ill elatedJ
@ can clarify why is ballet an important form of danceJ
@ can clarify the progression in creating a dance routineJ
@ can list important behaviors to practice when wor$ing with a group of studentsJ

PA -bsence +a$e-up policy. Participating in PA classes is one the main objectives. @t is hard to become fit,
and healthy when you are absent. Ahen you are absent you do not earn your / participation points for the day.
"o, for what ever reason you did not participate you should choose to earn bac$ your points.
=omplete ma$e up assignment wor$sheet.