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The heart of McDonogh's dance program is the creative process. 学生 learn that dance is not about the final concert, but about the hours of patient and dedicated work that shape both the performance and the performer. 跳舞rs of all experience levels face physical, 知识, and creative challenges that teach them to rely on their intuition and focus to achieve self-expression. 学生, who often work as an ensemble, learn respect for self and their fellow dancers. Equally important is that the passion and discipline inspired through dance spreads through all aspects of their lives.
Our lower schoolers are exposed to many genres and styles of dance through their performing arts classes. The curriculum looks at dance through a variety of lenses so that students recognize the value and importance of movement locally and globally. 跳舞 is also explored through special units of study, 实地考察旅行, visiting artists, and performance opportunities.
The 中学 dance curriculum begins with creative movement classes in fifth and sixth grade. Class activities are grounded in improvisation and composition as a way to introduce students to the elements of dance. As students progress, they are introduced to more technical aspects of dance including jazz, 芭蕾舞, 现代, 和嘻哈音乐. Creative discovery is explored through compositional activities and choreography assignments. In seventh and eighth grade, students may choose dance as their year-long arts course or as a term arts class. 每年春天, the 中学 跳舞 Concert features pieces choreographed by the head of the dance program.
The 上学校 dance curriculum provides creative and challenging opportunities for dancers of all abilities and interests. The program focuses on 现代/contemporary, 芭蕾舞, jazz, and hip hop. It also includes units in tap, post-现代, and African dance techniques. 学生 compose their own choreography, resulting in a creative and cooperative environment that challenges students to become artists and create meaning through movement. This collaboration is furthered during studio performances where students perform their work for their classmates, 这所学校, and beyond (with annual 实地考察旅行 to assisted living facilities and local dance festivals). As the program progresses, students are given increasing autonomy, allowing them more freedom of self-direction and self-discovery. The annual dance concert is open to all upper schoolers, not just those enrolled in dance courses, and it is a showcase of talent choreographed by students, 教师, and guest artists.
跳舞 is just one of many things I can never stop thanking this school for. 这是我的事业. 这是我的生活.