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The Academy for the Fine Arts Dance Focus caters to students with a passion for dance who demonstrate an interest to excel. Prior training is valued, however, emphasis is placed on a student’s potential to grow as an artist. Students should be able to physically and verbally express their passion for the art of dance, show a strong desire to work diligently on technique, display a willingness to accept discipline and/or positive correction, exhibit flexibility, a natural sense of movement, and musicality, have an innate ability to follow directions, maintain a positive attitude at all times, and demonstrate the physique and stamina appropriate for rigorous dance.
Academy Dance Focus students will study Dance Technique and Performance, Dance Composition, Dance History and Criticism, and Kinesiology and Health. In addition, emphasis will be placed on preparing students for life after high school as they explore dance professions and prepare for auditions and interviews. In the third year of the Academy Dance Focus, students will complete both an Internship and Capstone project that allows them to extend and demonstrate what they have learned throughout their time at the Academy.
The Academy for the Fine Arts Dance Focus caters to students with a passion for dance who demonstrate an interest to excel. Prior training is valued, however, emphasis is placed on a student’s potential to grow as an artist. Students should be able to physically and verbally express their passion for the art of dance, show a strong desire to work diligently on technique, display a willingness to accept discipline and/or positive correction, exhibit flexibility, a natural sense of movement, and musicality, have an innate ability to follow directions, maintain a positive attitude at all times, and demonstrate the physique and stamina appropriate for rigorous dance.
Academy Dance Focus students will study Dance Technique and Performance, Dance Composition, Dance History and Criticism, and Kinesiology and Health. In addition, emphasis will be placed on preparing students for life after high school as they explore dance professions and prepare for auditions and interviews. In the third year of the Academy Dance Focus, students will complete both an Internship and Capstone project that allows them to extend and demonstrate what they have learned throughout their time at the Academy.
