Dance and Ballet

Contact: Mrs. Alicia Jiménez Santiago

Objectives:
1. Encourage expression through the body.

2. Learn and gain knowledge of ballet and Spanish dance.

3. Internalize music and dance as a means of personal creation and enjoyment.

4. Coordinate movements in relation to music.

5. Build an ideal complement to school activity in the area of Physical Education and Art.

6. Psychomotor development and artwork.

Contents: 1. The body as a means of expression. 2. Music and rhythm. 3. Elements of ballet and Spanish ballet, including movements and accessories (clapping, stomping, castanets, shawls etc.).
 

Observations: 1. Start with free movement and build confidence to prevent students from feeling self-conscious. 2. Create Spanish ballet choreography, classical dance and aerobics. 3. Christmas Recital and End of Course Recital. 4. Evaluation: attitude, aptitude, progression and attendance.

Activities: 1. Body movements accompanying the rhythm of music. 2. Postural control and body relaxation. 3. Variety of classical dance choreography and Spanish ballet.

Evaluation Process: An evaluation report is compiled which shows the progression of the student,

Facilities and Equipment: Dance studio, musical equipment and various CDs.

Timetable: