1. Somerset Dance Program
Mrs. Swogger
Electives and Arts Conservatory Department Chair
Dance Program Director
JV/Varsity Dance Team Coach
NHSDA Sponsor

2. Mrs. Swogger Mrs. Swogger’s Biography is on the website
Mrs. Swogger is on Maternity Leave
- Will return Monday, October 2nd -
Mr. Luke will be in charge until Mrs. Swogger’s return.

3. Somerset Website
Please make sure you and your child are familiar with this website –Please sign up for my class to receive HW notifications
All class information is posted on each individual class your daughter or son is taking.
For any and all information and news in Mrs. Swogger’s class, please make sure to check the page regularly.

4. Syllabus Syllabus is located online under Mrs. Swogger’s webpage.
-Class description and Grading
-Classroom Rules and Expectations
-Materials
-Wish List
-Dance Contract

5. What will your child learn in Dance?
Dance Terminology
Dance History
Two or more dance forms
(Ballet, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Hip-Hop)
Student Choreography Projects
Flexibility and Technique
Learn choreography and how to perform in front of an audience.
Performance (2 Mandatory Performances)

6. Uniform Fees/Class Fee
Payments to be paid on Somerset Website under Online Payments.
*Due 9/30*
Leotard $25
Jazz Pants $35
Dance Shirt $15 (Can be worn on Fridays or in Dance Class over leotard)
Class Fee $20 (This will cover costume and stage rentals for the year)
*Orders should be in last week of September or first week of October*

7. Dress Rehearsal and Performance Information
Rehearsal and Performance Days are Mandatory!!
Winter Performance
Dress Rehearsal Date: December TBA
Performance Date: December TBA
Location: Flanagan High School
Spring Performance
Dress Rehearsal Date: May TBA
Performance Date: May TBA

8. Dress Rehearsal and Performance Information
Tickets will be on sale two weeks before the show for $10 (Online Payments Only)
MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE IN OCTOBER

9. Contact Mrs. Swogger
The best way to contact Mrs. Swogger is via at - Please allow hours for a response.
Phone – ext. 313

10. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Mrs. Swogger