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Beginning Dance & Health (Period 5)

Course Description

Welcome to Beginning Dance and Health! Please see attached for the Course Policy Statement and the PE & Fine Arts Department Policy Update. We will go over both in class. 
 
I am looking forward to a great year with you all! 
Mrs. Marquez

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During this time of prioritizing the health of our students, staff and community, our class will be moved to an online format. Online instruction begin on Tuesday, 3/17. 

Beginning Dance and Health will be using to main platforms for this instruction (not the typical Homework Webpage):

  • GoogleClassroom 
    • All students must familiarize themselves with this platform as this will be our main platform for scheduling, announcements, participation posts, assignments, etc.
    • You have all been invited to your specific class section using your school email ONLY.
    • Class Codes for each class period:
      • 4th: smcxxmw
      • 5th: mupcyay
      • 6th: m7c6oar 
    • Instructions for Students (http://bit.ly/2vSYERQ)
  • Zoom (zoom.us)
    • Step by step Zoom instructions will be posted in our GoogleClassroom
    • This platform will allow direct virtual instruction. It is similar to FaceTime or Skype that will allow you to see our class lectures/instructions and will also provide the opportunity to ask questions in a "face-to-face" setting.
    • The URL for this specific class is: https://zoom.us/j/2881619588
    • Zoom use will be used for live attendance at the class start time. Immediately following log-in/attendance--we will carry on with our usual "class breakdown" for the day, prayer followed by the day's instruction.
    • Zoom will give us the opportunity to carry on with class as normal as possible--except you lucky ducks no longer have to change into PE clothes during this temporary change in instruction! :)

This is a time where communication is imperative. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, confusion, or have any questions at all PLEASE reach out as soon as possible ([email protected]). Get familiar with both formats--it's time to "Keep Calm and Carry On!"

Materials for Fashion & Textile Project - Due Monday, 3/9

Please see attached assignment sheet. For Monday's supply check, I will be checking that you have the following:
  • Textile(s) - bring multiple if you haven't quite decided!
  • Base for the project - minimum of 8 1/2 x 11" paper/cardboard. Make sure it is sturdy.
  • Accessories for the project--whatever fits your theme and further enhances your project
  • Art supplies needed for your specific project - scissors, glue, tape, paint, etc
Email me at [email protected] with ANY questions at all!
 
 

Face Sketches - Due Friday, 2/28

Face sketches will be due on Friday, 2/28 at the start of class. Remember, no color is needed for the sketches--only pencil shading.
 
 

Line Dance Evaluations

Line Dance Evaluations will be on Wednesday, 2/12 for ALL groups. Three total dances are required. Beginner and Intermediate dance will be selected at random--all students will do Footloose for the Advanced Line Dance.
**Extra Credit Opportunity  (up to 5 points ) - Partner Waltz**
 
Beginner Line Dances (random one selected)
  • Electric Slide
  • Waltz Across Texas
  • Flying 8s
Intermediate Line Dances (random one selected)
  • Boot Scootin' Boogie
  • Sugartown
  • Six Shooter
Advanced Line Dane 
  • Footloose

Ballet/Lyrical Croquis - Due Monday, 2/10

Ballet/Lyrical Croquis due Monday, 2/10. 
 
Stage 1: Body/Proportion Outline only
Stage 2: Fine tune body/proportion outline with the addition of clothing/hair
Stage 3: Full detail, Point of Light shading, full color (no guidelines)

Drug/Alcohol Abuse Awareness Contest Poster (15pts) - Due Friday, 1/24

Drug/Alcohol Abuse Awareness Contest Poster (15pts) - Due Friday, 1/24.
 
We will work on these posters for one more class day (Thursday, 1/23).
 
Posters are to express a theme of either drug or alcohol abuse awareness through text and illustration. Bring your message to life through full-color and detail. Be creative! 

Line Dance Lesson - Song List

 
Level 1 Electric Slide - Spin "Man, I Feel like a Woman" Shania Twain
  Waltz Across Texas "Dream On Texas Ladies" John Michael Montgomery
  Flying Eight "Love Bug" George Straight  
Level 2 Six Shooter "Life's Too Short to Love Like That" Faith Hill
  Sugartown "Baby Your Baby" George Straight
  Boot Scootin' Boogie "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks & Dunn
Level 3 Footloose "Footloose" Kenny Loggins  

Final Exam Part 1 (Lyrical Dance) Evaluation Days

Students, as discussed in class, here is the breakdown of evaluation groups/days for Part 1 of the final:
 
Period 4
Group A - Monday, 12/16: Ruth & Ariana, Sarah & Natalia, Paula & Eri and Andrea & Sara S. 
Group B - Tuesday, 12/17: Teresa, Tori & Jennifer and Cienna & Samantha
 
Period 5
Group A - Monday, 12/16: Josie & Daniella, Nee & Sophia, Amy & Angelina, Hayden & Elizabeth
Group B - Tuesday, 12/17: Carolina, Chelsea & Isabel, Julie & Markey and Britny & Alicia
 
Period 6
Group A - Monday, 12/16: Melody, Lily, Anna & Claire, Julie, Zilma & Melanie and Soraya & Megan
Group B - Tuesday, 12/17: Andrea & Bella, Angelina & Jesslyn, Klarissa & Madi and Destiny & Merissa
 
**Please note, you are only required to dress the day of your designated evaluation day. 

Final Exam Croquis Magazine Cut Out - Due Thursday, 12/12

Students, 
 
Your final exam croquis magazine cut out is due on Thursday, 12/12. Please be sure that your magazine cut out ranges from 7-8" tall and that is not printed--must be from a magazine. 
 
If you do not have access to magazines at home, you are more than welcomed to pick from my collection on your own time. 
 

Croquis #3 (2-progression) - Due Friday, 12/13

The 3rd Croquis of the semester is due Friday, 12/13 at the end of the period. As mentioned in class, more time will be given in class to work on partner choreography throughout the week. 
 
By Wednesday, you should be onto your 2nd and final stage. Please remember this is a 2-progression croquis. 
 

Fall Semester Dance Final

Students, please see attached for the Fall Final handout that was given in class. 
 
A few things to remember:
  • Part 1 - Lyrical Final Evaluation will be on Monday, 12/16 (Group A) and Tuesday 12/17 (Group B).
    • Preparation for the choreography sections (4 8-counts following the 12 8-counts that were taught to you) will be on Monday, 12/9, Wednesday (BLOCK), 12/11, and Thursday, 12/12. Please, try not to be absent these days as you and your partner will need these days to come up with choreography.
  • Part 2 - In-Class, 90minute 2-Progression Croquis will be held on the final days for your particular period.
    • You will choose your own croquis for the final. 7-8" model full-bodied model. Magazine cut-out only, no printed models from the computer. This is due in class on Thursday, 12/12. 
    • **Please meet in the Library for your final, not the Gym. Assigned seats will be given.
    • All students will be responsible for ALL of their art materials: pencil, eraser, ruler and colored pencils. I will only have a pencil sharpener for you. Please come prepared.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I am always here to help! Good luck in advanced.
 
Mrs. Marquez

Last Day to Turn in Missing Assignments - Friday, 12/13

The last day to turn in any missing or late assignments for the semester will be Friday, 12/13. 
 
If you have any questions or concerns whatsoever, please let me know.

Shading Worksheet - Due Wednesday, 11/20

Shading Worksheet (Monday's in-class assignment) is due on Wednesday, 11/20. Please omit the top portion of the Value + Shading Pre Assessment side (the square gradient scale) only.