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DANCE
Dance Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: None
1 year, 1 credit
The dance program generates student interest and involvement by offering a range of
sequentially taught classes in folk dance, jazz dance, show dance, ballroom dance,
improvisation and choreography. These are designed to develop physical agility,
coordination, grace, confidence, self-discipline and mental tenacity.
As part of this program, the students are afforded an opportunity to share, celebrate and
showcase their talent through participation in school activities and dance recitals. This
course can be credited for P.E. or Fine and Performing Arts.
Advanced Dance (may be repeated) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Teacher recommendation
1 year, 1 credit
The advanced dance class provides training in different dance techniques such as modern
ballet, jazz, hip hop and ballroom dance. A choreography unit allows the student to develop
his/her own creative talents. The course aims to develop the students’ capability to
execute complex routines and enhance their technique, skills and creativity. Each semester
is highlighted by a dance recital and a solo dance performance at the end of the year. This
course can be credited for P.E. or Fine and Performing Arts.
Dance Company (may be repeated) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Audition
1 year, 1 credit
As part of the Fine and Performing Arts curriculum, Dance Company is a course that fosters
dynamism and hones the artistic creativity of dance students. It explores a variety of dance
techniques and systematically teaches a range of dance genres. Students enrolled in the
ISM Dance Company are required to perform in school concerts, productions and other
school activities such as the Filipiniana Week, PEP rallies and ICARE concert tours. By
joining these performances, students gain genuine appreciation of the arts by becoming
dynamic and thinking disciples of the art of dance.
Note: Membership for aspirants is determined by auditions held before the end of the
current school year. New students may audition at the beginning of the school year.
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