Deanna+G



Name : Deanna Gans

Content Area : Dance


 * Skeletal Course Outline Information ||


 * 1 ||  || Chosen MN school: ||   || Whitney M. Young Magnet High School ||


 * MN School Website: ||  || http://www.wyoung.org/ ||

Grade 8-10 ||
 * 2 ||  || Course & Grade Level chosen from MN School: ||   || Dance II

“**DANCE II** Dance II is a continuation of Dance I. Students will increase their strength, flexibility and coordination, as well as further developing ballet, modern and jazz dance techniques. Students will also study the language and history of dance, create their own movement and participate in performances. Students are required to wear dance dress code attire, attend and report on a selected number of concerts throughout the city, and complete one research paper.” ||
 * Course Description or Information found about MN School course: ||  ||  Found on the school's website **:**


 * 3 ||  || Why have you chosen this school? ||   || This school is in Chicago, IL. It is my goal to teach near or in Chicgao, IL. I was drawn to this school because one, it had a dance program and two, because of the professional and positive manner that the school presents itself on its website. The school promotes itself as “a positive, diverse, friendly, and challenging learning community” in its vision. That jumped out at me. ||


 * Why have you chosen this course? ||  || It's an upper level course, but one in which they are still developing their skills. I do not have a certain age level that I want to teach so I picked one that is taught in the middle and high school levels. ||


 * 4 ||  || Elements to be included:

(Not necessarily in the given order) ||  ||  Course Name  Credits to be earned  Course description  Instructor’s Name  Contact Information  Biographical Information  Course Schedule  Content Breakdown/Plan/Unit division etc.  Learner Outcomes/Goals/Objectives  Expectations/Code of Conduct  Materials Required  Prerequisites (only if explicitly applicable) ||

**Whitney M. Young Magnet High School** 211 South Laflin Street Chicago, IL 60607

**Dance II**

(773) 534-7500 ext.2893 deanna.gans@yahoo.com || ** Office Hours: ** Monday-Friday 10:30am – 11:30am 2:15pm – 3:15pm || **Prerequisites:** Dance I, Audition, or Approval by Instructor ||
 * ** Instructor: **
 * Deanna Gans **
 * **Grade Level:** 8-10 || **Credits:** 4  || **Course Length:** 18 Weeks  ||

**Course Description:**  This course is designed to continue students study of Ballet, Modern, and Jazz Dance with introductory-level choreography and performance skills. Through active participation, students will refine their technical skills and performance capabilities, develop highly advanced movement patterns and explore their own personal movement styles. Structured improvisation and choreography allow the student to manipulate abstract ideas, and develop their creativity. Students will be required to provide appropriate dance attire. **Objectives:** **Materials Required:** <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Women: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Ballet Slippers and Jazz Shoes (Skirts and Shorts Okay) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Men: Black Leggings, Fitted T-Shirt, Ballet Slippers and Jazz Shoes <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> *Everyone will also need a journal for a daily log* <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Grading Scale:** <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> **A** 90% - 100% ( 450 - 405 Pts) <span style="display: block; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> **B** 80% - 89% (404 - 360 Pts) <span style="display: block; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> **C** 70% - 79% (359 - 315 Pts) <span style="display: block; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> **D** 60% - 69% (314 - 270 Pts) <span style="display: block; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> **F** Below 60% (259 - Pts or Below) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Points Break Up:** <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Participation Points – 100 pts <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Research Paper of Historical Dance Figure -50 pts <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Group Project – 50pts <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Performance at the Concert -50pts <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Efficiency Exams (x3) – 25 pts Each <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Final Testing (x5) – 25 pts Each
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will increase their flexibility and strength
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will study Ballet, Modern and Jazz
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will understand and comprehend the history of dance
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will choreograph their own work
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will participate in the end of the year performance
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will be able to demonstrate proper stretching techniques
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students will be able to identify and demonstrate dance steps in all three styles

<span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> Total Points Possible = 450 pts

<span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Student Expectations:**
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">All students are expected to be in the studio warming up when the bell rings. Any students who arrive late will not be able to participate in class that day.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">To become a proficient dancer, you have to learn how to dance. In order to learn how, you have to be in class. Every student is expected to be in class everyday unless there is extenuating circumstances (Ex: Funeral). If you will be absent, your parent/guardian will need to call the school before 7:45am to inform us of your absence.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Students are responsible for getting missed assignments, notes, and information from missed classes.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">No food or drink in the studio: Water is okay.
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">No street shoes in the studio. Please take them off before you enter the studio.
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">No electronic devices, unless okayed by the teacher (Ex: Ipods, Laptops, Ipads, etc).
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">The studio is a safe space. Dance is a creative art, and to be creative you have to be okay with sharing your views and opinions.
 * 8) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">There is no such thing as a dumb question. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
 * 9) <span style="display: block; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Be respectful of others and their property


 * **Course Schedule** ||
 * **Unit 1 – Week 1**

Ballet I

M: Intro/Vocab T: Vocab/History W: History Th: History F: Basic Barre || **Unit 1 -Week 2**

Ballet II

M: Vocab/Basic Barre T: Basic Barre W: Barre/Allegro Th: Barre/Allegro F: Barre/Adagio || **Unit 1 – Week 3**

Ballet II M: Intermediate Barre T: Barre/Adagio W: Barre/Allegro Th: Barre/Adagio/Allegro F: WrapUp/Efficiency KK Exam ||
 * **Unit 2 – Week 4**

Jazz I

M: Intro/Vocab T: History W: Isolations Th: Isolations/Turns F: Turns || **Unit 2 – Week 5**

Jazz II

M: Turns/Combo T: Across the Floor/Combo W: Across the Floor/Combo Th: Combo/Isolations F: Combo/Turns/ Assign Paper on Historical Dance Figure || **Unit 2 – Week 6**

Jazz II

M: Isolations T: Turns W: Across the Floor/Combo Th: Turn in Paper/Discuss F: WrapUp/Efficacy Exam ||
 * **Unit 3 – Week 7**

Modern I

M: Intro/Warm-up T: Spacial Awareness W: Moving with Counts Th: Moving with Counts F: Alignment || **Unit 3 – Week 8**

Modern II

M: Spine Articulation T: Balance and Flow of Movement W:Feet Articulation Th: Momentum F: Momentum || **Unit 3 – Week 9**

Modern II

M: Combo T: Combo W: Combo Th:Improvisation F: WrapUp/Efficacy Exam ||
 * **Unit 4 – Week 10**

Composition I

M: Intro/Choreography Basics T: Choreography Basics W: History Th: History F: History || **Unit 4 – Week 11**

Composition II

M: Group Project Intro T: Group Project Work Day W: Group Project Work Day Th: Group Project Work Day F: Group Project Work Day

|| **Unit 4 – Week 12**

Composition II

M: Final Group Project Work Day T: Group Project Showings W: Group Project Showings Th: Group Project Response F: Group Project Response ||
 * **Unit 4 – Week 13**

Composition II

M: Revised Group Project Work Day T: Revised Group Project Work Day W: Revised Group Project Showings Th: Revised Group Project Showings F: Revised Group Project Response || **Unit 5 – Week 14**

Performance I

M: Intro T: History W: Portraying Emotions Th: “Acting” within Dance F: Your Responsibilities as the Performer || **Unit 5 – Week 15**

Performance II

M: Typical Rehearsal T: Rehearsal for Concert W: Rehearsal for Concert Th: Rehearsal for Concert F: Rehearsal for Concert ||
 * **Unit 5 – Week 16**

Performance II

M: Rehearsal for Concert T: Rehearsal for Concert W: Rehearsal for Concert Th: Rehearsal for Concert F: WrapUp/Efficacy Exam || **Unit 6 – Week 17**

Flexibility and Strength

M: Stretches T: Day at the Gym W: Stretches/Nutrition Th: Nutrition F: Stretches/Discuss Final Testings || **Unit 7 – Week 18**

Final Testing

M: Ballet Testing T: Jazz Testing W: Modern Testing Th: Choreography Testing F: Performance Testing (Concert F, Sat, Sun) ||

**About Your Teacher:**

Miss Gans grew up in Scandinavia, WI. She has two brothers, one sister, and two cats. She is looking forward to adopting a puppy in the fall. Miss Gans graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School, home of the Thunderbirds. She graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato with a Bachelor's Degree in K-12 Dance Education and a Bachelor's in Dance. Miss Gans found her passion for dance in college and never looked back. She has been a part of many concerts and performances in college. Although Modern dance is her specialty, she enjoys all styles of dance. One day she would like to open her own studio in the Chicago area.

Questions? Don't be afraid to ask, I want you to be successful!