1. DANCE UNIT
Tracy High School
2016

2. Stages
Upstage
Downstage
Stage Right
Stage Left

3. Examples of Various Dance Genres
Dance Examples:
Jazz
Ballet
Cultural Dances
Polynesian
Hawaiian
Cajun
Hip Hop
Ballroom Dancing
Line Dancing
Country Line Dancing
Examples cont:
Tap
Disco
Folk
Swing
Break Dancing
Belly Dancing
Salsa

4. 8 Count! Dances are performed on an 8 count
You should always count when performing a dance
All dances should be learned by breaking down the steps by counts of 8
There are some exceptions to the rule!

5. DANCE STEPS Side Step Step to the R side, together, L side, together
Chasse
Moving forward/sideways step together step R, step together step L: 1 and 2, 3 and 4
Similar to skipping
Releve- Tip toes

6. DANCE STEPS CONT. PIVOT KICK BALL-CHANGE JAZZ SQUARE
R foot step, turn left, R foot step, turn left (keep the L foot planted) 1, 2, 3, 4
KICK BALL-CHANGE
Kick, step, step: 1 and 2
JAZZ SQUARE
Step over with the R, step back with the L, out with the R, and together: 1, 2, 3, 4

7. DANCE STEPS CONT. HEEL TAP TOE TOUCH W/ TURN PAS DE BOUREE
Tap your heel to the floor in front of you
TOE TOUCH W/ TURN
Quarter turn with each toe touch: 1, 2, 3, 4
PAS DE BOUREE
Small stepping movement: 1 and 2

8. DANCE STEPS CONT. GRAPEVINE
Step out w/R, behind with the L, out with the R, step together w/L and clap 1, 2, 3, 4
CHAINE TURN
Turn R or L similar to Grapevine w/clap: 1, 2, 3, 4
SLIDE TO THE L/R
Step out with one foot and drag the other until they meet: 1, 2

9. Attitude
A position in which the dancer stands on one leg (known as the supporting leg) while the other leg (working leg) is lifted and well turned out with the knee bent at approximately 120-degree angle.
The lifted or working leg can be behind, in front, or on the side of the body.

10. Attitude: