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The Serrano Dance Program offers a place for everyone!
"I've never danced before... except that time at my cousin's wedding..."
Great! Dance I is a class that will introduce you to a little bit of everything!
Great! Dance I is a class that will introduce you to a little bit of everything!
"I've taken some dance classes before, but I don't have time to do much outside of school."
No problem! Dance II builds on what you already know and has minimal after school commitments!
No problem! Dance II builds on what you already know and has minimal after school commitments!
"I love to perform! How can I dance in halftime shows for football and basketball?"
Fantastic! Come to auditions for Dance III and Dance Team!
Fantastic! Come to auditions for Dance III and Dance Team!
"Does Dance ever go to competitions?"
Absolutely! We have competitive dance teams who compete throughout southern California!
Absolutely! We have competitive dance teams who compete throughout southern California!
"How do I know what dance class to sign up for on my CRC?"
Start by signing up for Dance I on your CRC, then attend auditions starting on April 24th to be considered for higher placement.
Start by signing up for Dance I on your CRC, then attend auditions starting on April 24th to be considered for higher placement.
Dance INo audition needed! Prerequisites: None A-G Approved: Yes ("F" Visual and Performing Arts) |
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Dance I is a year-long course introducing students to many different styles of dance. The purpose of this course is to give students basic working knowledge in some of the most popular forms of dancing:
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Ballet
- Musical Theater
- Tap
- Vocal Point/Bedazzled Choir
- Musical Theater Roles
- Dance II/III/Dance Team
- Color Guard
Dance IIPrerequisites: Dance I and/or approval of instructor A-G Approved: Yes ("F" Visual and Performing Arts) Approved for Physical Education waiver |
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Dance II is a year-long course that provides an intermediate study of jazz, hip hop, ballet, and other contemporary forms of dance. There is an emphasis on injury prevention, flexibility, choreography, and technique. Not only will students learn to execute choreography in various genres, but they will have the opportunity to exercise their own creative expression by creating their own dances. Students in this course will participate in 2-3 Showcases through out the year by performing class choreographed work as well as their own choreography.
Dance IIIPrerequisites: Audition Only A-G Approved: yes ("F" Visual and Performing Arts) Approved for Physical Education waiver |
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Dance III is designed for students with prior dance training and enrollment is by audition only. This course is an advanced level, year-long dance class where students will demonstrate mastery in numerous styles of dance and technique, create works of art through choreography projects, and perform in numerous showcases and events. The Dance III class is designed for students determined to be prepared for the participation in frequent performances which require a higher level of skill. The class challenges students who wish to excel in the art of dance through advanced techniques, fast-paced learning, versatility, performance, and self-evaluation.
Dance Team |
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Dance Team is an audition-based, year-long commitment. The team offers participants a unique opportunity to combine athleticism with artistic creativity through dance expression. Dancers learn various styles of dance such as: jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and many others, with a continuous focus on conditioning, dance technique, and showmanship. It aims to build confidence and dependability while creating a sense of accomplishment in our members and promoting pride in our school.
The Dance Team performs throughout the school year at:
- School Rallies
- Football and Basketball half time shows
- Community Events
- Dance Showcase
- Dance Camp (during summer)
- Dance Conventions
Competition Team |
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Competition Teams are an extension of the Dance Team and are also audition-based and held after school hours. Competition Team is selected in October from current team members and competes at regional and state competitions February through May. Dance styles for competition pieces vary each year, but usually consist of Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and/or Hip Hop.