DANCE
Mission
DANCE STUDIO MISSION
The Dance Program strives to offer dance students the opportunity to develop their skills both in school and in professional venues. Through study in the Dance Program, students will develop their talents in classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance. Students will graduate prepared for the rigors of a Liberal Arts or Conservatory college program. Students work with professional choreographers each year to hone their skills and learn their craft.
The Dance Program strives to offer dance students the opportunity to develop their skills both in school and in professional venues. Through study in the Dance Program, students will develop their talents in classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance. Students will graduate prepared for the rigors of a Liberal Arts or Conservatory college program. Students work with professional choreographers each year to hone their skills and learn their craft.
Curriculum
Elementary Dance Techniques
The entry-level course of dance study at Brooklyn Arts. The dance program is a 4-year sequential study grounded in the study of classical ballet and the dance technique of Lester Horton. Through sustained, sequential study and analysis, students will gain performance skills and conceptual understanding of the codified technique of Lester Horton and classical ballet technique. They will achieve a strong foundation in these techniques that will begin to develop healthy bodies and good physical habits. Throughout the course, students will learn anatomy and injury prevention. They will participate in a daily dance warm-up, learn about the skeletal, muscular and their response to dance movements, and study the nutritional elements and their effects on short-and long-term physical performance.
Intermediate Dance Techniques
The 2nd level of dance study at Brooklyn Arts. Beginning Dance Techniques is a prerequisite for this course. The dance program is a 4- year sequential study grounded in the study of classical ballet and the dance technique of Lester Horton. Through sustained, sequential study and analysis, students will gain performance skills and conceptual understanding of the codified technique of Lester Horton and classical ballet technique. They will build upon the strong foundational skills learned in the previous course. Students will begin to explore and apply concepts and skills to various genres of dance choreography. They will participate in a daily dance warm-up, learn about the skeletal, muscular and their response to dance movements, and explore application of technical skills to multiple styles of dance.
Components of this class include:
- Ballet II Technique
- Horton II Technique
- History of American modern dance and classical ballet
Advanced Dance Techniques
The most advanced level of dance study at Brooklyn Arts. The dance program is a 4- year sequential study grounded in the study of classical ballet and the dance technique of Lester Horton and an introduction to the dance technique of Martha Graham. Components of this class include:
- Ballet II Technique
- Horton II Technique
- Preparation for dance college auditions
- Resume building
Through sustained, sequential study and analysis, students will gain performance skills and conceptual understanding of the codified technique of Lester Horton, classical ballet and the dance technique of Martha Graham. They will continue to build upon the strong foundational skills learned in the previous courses. Students will explore careers in dance. They will participate in a daily dance warm-up, learn about the skeletal, muscular and their response to dance movements, and explore application of technical skills to multiple styles of dance.
Freshmen-
Elementary Dance Techniques 1&2: Horton Technique, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Anatomy and Kinesiology 1 & 2: Study of Movement for Dancers (2 Credits)
Sophomores-
Intermediate Dance Technique 1&2: Horton Technique, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Dance History and Repertory Studies 1&2: Dance History through Choreographic Movement (2 Credits)
Juniors-
Advanced Dance Techniques 1&2: Contemporary Dance, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Dance Composition 1&2: The Study of Creating Dance (2 Credits)
Seniors-
Senior Dance Techniques 1&2: Graham Technique, Horton Technique, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Pre-Conservatory Studies 1&2 Movement and choreography from professionals in the dance field and community partnerships (2 Credits)
The entry-level course of dance study at Brooklyn Arts. The dance program is a 4-year sequential study grounded in the study of classical ballet and the dance technique of Lester Horton. Through sustained, sequential study and analysis, students will gain performance skills and conceptual understanding of the codified technique of Lester Horton and classical ballet technique. They will achieve a strong foundation in these techniques that will begin to develop healthy bodies and good physical habits. Throughout the course, students will learn anatomy and injury prevention. They will participate in a daily dance warm-up, learn about the skeletal, muscular and their response to dance movements, and study the nutritional elements and their effects on short-and long-term physical performance.
Intermediate Dance Techniques
The 2nd level of dance study at Brooklyn Arts. Beginning Dance Techniques is a prerequisite for this course. The dance program is a 4- year sequential study grounded in the study of classical ballet and the dance technique of Lester Horton. Through sustained, sequential study and analysis, students will gain performance skills and conceptual understanding of the codified technique of Lester Horton and classical ballet technique. They will build upon the strong foundational skills learned in the previous course. Students will begin to explore and apply concepts and skills to various genres of dance choreography. They will participate in a daily dance warm-up, learn about the skeletal, muscular and their response to dance movements, and explore application of technical skills to multiple styles of dance.
Components of this class include:
- Ballet II Technique
- Horton II Technique
- History of American modern dance and classical ballet
Advanced Dance Techniques
The most advanced level of dance study at Brooklyn Arts. The dance program is a 4- year sequential study grounded in the study of classical ballet and the dance technique of Lester Horton and an introduction to the dance technique of Martha Graham. Components of this class include:
- Ballet II Technique
- Horton II Technique
- Preparation for dance college auditions
- Resume building
Through sustained, sequential study and analysis, students will gain performance skills and conceptual understanding of the codified technique of Lester Horton, classical ballet and the dance technique of Martha Graham. They will continue to build upon the strong foundational skills learned in the previous courses. Students will explore careers in dance. They will participate in a daily dance warm-up, learn about the skeletal, muscular and their response to dance movements, and explore application of technical skills to multiple styles of dance.
Freshmen-
Elementary Dance Techniques 1&2: Horton Technique, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Anatomy and Kinesiology 1 & 2: Study of Movement for Dancers (2 Credits)
Sophomores-
Intermediate Dance Technique 1&2: Horton Technique, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Dance History and Repertory Studies 1&2: Dance History through Choreographic Movement (2 Credits)
Juniors-
Advanced Dance Techniques 1&2: Contemporary Dance, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Dance Composition 1&2: The Study of Creating Dance (2 Credits)
Seniors-
Senior Dance Techniques 1&2: Graham Technique, Horton Technique, Classical Ballet (2 Credits)
Pre-Conservatory Studies 1&2 Movement and choreography from professionals in the dance field and community partnerships (2 Credits)
StaffFrank Proudfoot, AP Ms. Simmons, Instructor Mr. Varvaro, Instructor Ms. Lee, Instructor |
Audition Requirements |