The Eagle Dance Department

Dance Class Etiquette 1. Leave your social life and negative attitude outside the classroom. 2. Be dressed, remove excess jewelry, and be on the floor on time. 3. No gum, candy, food, or unhealthy drinks in the dressing room or on the floor. 4. Dress out and participate every day. Refer to Daily/Weekly Assessment. 5. Clean up after yourself. 6. Respect and accept everyone.

Dress Code Ladies must wear the following clothing for dance class: Jazz pants, leggings, sweatpants, capri pants, gauchos, etc. in any color; must wear leggings or tights with shorts Leotards, tank tops, and fitted warm-up tops (no jackets with hoods, no t-shirts, no patterns, no words) in any color. Gentlemen must wear the following clothing for dance class: Sweat Pants, work-out pants, athletic shorts (must be long) in any color. Fitted tank tops and t-shirts in any color.

Participation/ Weekly Assessment Daily Participation: 20 points Dressing out appropriately: 20 points Being on time for class: 20 points Points will be deducted for the following reasons: Chewing gum: 10 points Wearing Jewelry: 10 points Hair not secured: 10 points Inappropriate behavior: 10 points

Concert/Final Exam Participation in the dance concert is mandatory. The concert will count as part of the final exam grade in this course. Not participating in the dance concert will significantly lower your grade. A PRE-APPROVED WRITTEN EXCUSE is the only exception. Written excuses must be presented at least two weeks (10 school days) prior to the dance concert, and the student must complete an alternative exam. Even in situations of last minute, extreme emergencies, students are still required to complete an alternative (plan B) form of assessment. If a student is physically unable to dance, that student is required to attend the concert and assist in any way and complete another exam.

Assessment and Grading Grades will be based on the following percentages: Daily Participation30% Projects/Portfolio 20% Journal Entries15% Test Grades 15% Quiz Grades 10% Class work/Homework 10% _________ 100%

NC Standard Course of Study For Dance COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will identify and demonstrate elements and skills in dance. COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will understand choreographic principles, processes, and structures. COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning. COMPETENCY GOAL 4: The learner will apply and demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in dance. COMPETENCY GOAL 5: The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods. COMPETENCY GOAL 6: The learner will make connections between dance and healthful living. COMPETENCY GOAL 7: The learner will make connections between dance and other content areas. COMPETENCY GOAL 8: The learner will understand dance as an art form with a range of opportunities for involvement.

Tardies/Attendance Tardy Policy: You will have 4 minutes after the tardy bell rings to be dressed and on the dance floor to begin class. 20 points will be deducted each day from your weekly participation grade when you are tardy. Example: If you are tardy twice in one week, 40 points will be deducted from a total of 100 possible points for the week. Attendance Policy: Refer to the student handbook. If a student is absent frequently after concert choreography for the exam has begun, he/she may be asked to complete a Plan B Exam.