Welcome to the Dance Department! 

 

As a St. Dominic student, you have the option to enroll in a dance class during the day.  What is better than that?  If you are currently training at a dance studio or have always been interested in taking dance, now is your chance.  The dance courses satisfy the Physical Education requirement as well as Art.  

 

For more information on the different courses available within the Dance Department,  please read below. 

 

Please contact Ms.Pitaluga if you have an interest or any question. [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Offerings: 

 

Introduction to Dance

Welcome to the Dance Program at St. Dominic High School! I hope you are ready to dive into the art of dance, discover your special talents and bring those talents to life while in an intense and professional working environment.  Within the year, students will train in the disciplines of Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical and Jazz, focusing on the basic technique and foundations of each style.This course is designed for the student who has only trained in Dance for 0-4 years.  This class is also geared for the student whose previous dance experience dates back to when they were ages 3-8 years old.   The end goal is for the dancer to perform in the culminating showcase at the end of the year.   

Intermediate/Advanced Dance

Welcome to the Dance Program at St. Dominic High School!  I hope you are ready to dive into the art of dance, discover your special talents and bring those talents to life while in an intense and professional working environment. This class will build upon your current and previous dance experience and focus on further training and development. Within the year, students will train in the disciplines of Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical and Jazz, which will lead to their performance at the end of the year.  Advanced dancers also have the opportunity to choreograph their own original work and submit it into the showcase as well.  This class is specifically geared towards a dancer who has significant and thorough dance experience.  

Necessary Requirements

• This class should be designed for the dancer who has been seriously and consistently trained.  The age the dancer began should be between 3-5yrs old or carried a thorough dance schedule from whenever they started. 

Dance Ensemble Rehearsal Period

The Dance Ensemble Rehearsal Class is specifically designed for students who are current members of The St. Dominic Dance Ensemble.  The class will be used to rehearse, review, and begin new pieces for the group to perform at school events.  This class is a great way for those select students to further work on their performance skills, performance technique, and of course, competence with the choreography.  The students who are setting an original piece of choreography will also benefit from having the additional opportunity to add on and improve the concept of their piece. 

Dance History, Choreography, and Composition

The Dance History, Choreography and Composition Class is designed for students who are currently enrolled in Intermediate or Advanced Dance Classes.  This class will involve exploring the earlier years of Dance and how each style has evolved and progressed over time.  The students will study and learn about Professional Dance Companies and the repertoire they perform.  Projects and cooperative group studies will take place during the Dance History portion of the class.  Students will also learn about the tools needed for Choreography and Composition and the components of setting their own piece.  The format of this class is interactive, cooperative, and investigative.