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Lone Peak High School Performing DanceCompanyCompany and AuditionInformation



What is PDC?

PDc is…

A Class for Fine Arts Credit A Company

Has a clear curriculum(therefore there areassignments, projects,tests, etc.)

A Demanding Companythat requires the besttechnicians and

choreographers For those who are seriousabout dance or whowant to continue on indance. To make a wellrounded dancer.

Everything is meant to beeducational, includingtrips, tours, tech-

PDC is not…

“Phone DirectoryCompany”

Just a Team Main Focus on

Competitions Whole time is spent

on cleaning andperfecting dancesfor competitions

A Club or SocialGathering

A lower team to be onif you don’t make

“Performing Dance Company”



LP Course Description of PDC Performing Dance Company 1.0 Credit Grades 10-12 - Fee $300. Audition Only

Fine Arts or PE activity credit! This co-ed class isdesigned to study dance technique,

choreography, performance quality, andproduction. Each member will choreograph andcomplete a study of dance as an art form.Improvement in technique and performancequality will be stressed in all areas of dance,concentrating on contemporary/modern.

Technique and performance is emphasized aswell as dance scholarship preparation. Studentsare required to perform in the winter and springconcerts and attend outside concerts andworkshops at the college or professional level.

Technique, composition, and choreography takeup the majority of class time. Extra rehearsals



Course Description of PDC cont.

Dance Company is a performance class andit is similar to an AP class in dance. It isdesigned to help students become better

dancers, performers, and choreographersthrough the medium of Modern /Contemporary Dance. This class is not anafter-school elective, but is part of theState and National Core Curriculum for

dance education. PDC performs inconcerts and assemblies, and also toursnationally. The learning emphasis will beplaced on the artistic nature of dance. Wedo not just rehearse "routines"; rather, thestudent will learn to create using elementsof art in movement. This class is the next



Benefits of being on PDC

Excellent Preparation for “Dance SterlingScholar”

Excellent Preparation for UniversityScholarship Auditions and Placement

Goes hand-in-hand with the “National HonorSociety for Dance Arts.” Important skills if you want to go on in the

world of dance. Students have the opportunity to learn about

composition and get to choreograph theirown dances.

Can get awards and scholarships for artisticmerit and student choreography from Stateand National Festivals.

Get to perform, go on tour, do service projects,

participate in fundraisers, make new friends,work hard, be disciplined, learn new things,



Utah Core Curriculum forPDC

Description of Dance Company Dance is a universal language, an expressive and vibrantart with the capacity to unify the physical, mental, social,emotional, aesthetic, and spiritual. This company leveldance course builds dance knowledge and skills in

technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression,performance, history, culture, life skills, and connections toother curricular areas. The prerequisite for this course isDance III (1940) or by audition.

Explanation of Standards

The Utah Dance Core Curriculum embodies the universalprinciples and language of dance as an art form, andencourages awareness of body movement and its creativepotential for communicating meaning and self-expression.By creating, performing, and responding to dance, studentsaddress dance education goals which are divided into fourdance standards:

Technique

a k e n d i r e ct l y f r o m t h e U E N

W e b s i t e



Dance as a Fine Art

“Arts education and learning are vital to thedevelopment of creative, well-rounded,independent thinkers.” -Utah Arts Council

1 Art produced or intended primarily for beauty

rather than utility.

Any of the art forms, such as sculpture, painting,music, or [dance],used to create such art. Oftenused in the plural.

2 Something requiring highly developed techniquesand skills

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Fine art describes an art form developed primarily

for aesthetics and/or concept rather than utility.[1]

Today, the fine arts commonly include visual andperforming art forms, such as painting, sculpture,

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UtahCoreCurriculum – Dance

Company

Standard 1TECHNIQUEStudents will demonstrate technical proficiency and knowledge of the body.

Standard 2ELEMENTS OFDANCEStudents will demonstrateknowledge and skills in the elementsof dance

Standard 3CREATIVE/CHOREOGRAPHICPROCESSESStudents will understand choreographic

principles, processes, and structures.

Standard 4MEANINGStudents will gain an understanding of dance as a means to createand communicate meaning.

Objective 1: Value dance as contributing to healthyhuman development.· Document progress on select technical and performance

goals.· Implement an individual conditioning program thataddresses differences in strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, and agility.· Implement strategies for injury prevention in class,rehearsals, and performance.· Describe immediate injury care.· Discuss methods of enhancing dancers’ abilities inchoreography.

Objective 2: Develop knowledge and skills of axial movements and basic locomotor steps.· Perform complex axial movements of greater length withrhythmical, spatial, and qualitative challenges demonstrating

dynamic alignment and dynamic balance; articulation of thetorso, articulation of peripheral body parts promoting mobilityand stability, integration of the spine with the periphery, useof breath to integrate movement, movement initiation from thecenter of the body, and movement connectivity.· Perform complex variations of basic locomotor andcombination steps which incorporate spatial, rhythmical, andqualitative challenges.· Perform complex combinations of various locomotor stepswith axial movement.· Create and perform student-directed locomotor combinations which also incorporate axial movements.

Objective 3: Develop an awareness of performing

techniques.· Demonstrate basic concepts of performing techniques; i.e.,kinesthetic awareness, concentration/focus, fluidity inmovement transitions, clarity of rhythmic acuity, spatialintent, full exploration of energy fluctuation, and link of inner intent to outer expression.· Analyze personal performing techniques from internal andexternal (video) methods.· Identify the mastery of performing techniques in self andanother.

Objective 1: Developknowledge and skills in space.· Demonstrate spatial and shape

awareness in performance.· Choreograph and perform adance exploring interestingspatial relationships of groups.· Choreograph and perform anindividual study using threeshapes, three focal points, andthree ranges of motion.

Objective 2: Develop knowledgeand skills in time.· Demonstrate movement

sequences with tempo, rhythmicand musical acuity.· Demonstrate syncopation.· Perform unmetered rhythm.

Objective 3: Develop knowledgeand skills in energy and motion.· Perform movement withqualitative nuance.· Perform choreography withenhanced energy awareness.· Use the qualities of motion asa basis for choreography.

Objective 1: Improvise within a structure.· Improvise a solo based upon an

element of dance.· Use all improvisational skills to aidchoreography; e.g., use of spontaneity and imagination,discovery and development of thematic material, staying withingestalt.

Objective 2: Demonstratechoreographic principles, processesand structure.· Analyze the relationship between

music, sound, and choreography.· Create and perform studies invarious choreographic forms.· Choreograph and perform indifferent dances utilizing previousknowledge and experience.· Compare the creative processesused by a noted choreographer and anartist in another form.

Objective 3: Demonstrate performance and choreographic skill.· Demonstrate ensemble

performance skills.· Create a 3-5 minute group dancewith coherence and aesthetic unity.· Participate in the process of presenting a concert.

:bjective 1 Define and demonstrate the creative . process of abstraction

· Analyze how a choreographer uses abstraction to

.create or communicate meaning , ,· Choreograph a solo based on a person character or.picture through the process of abstraction

:bjective 2 Demonstrate how dance communicates .meaning

· Explore through dance elements and compositional principles the most effective way to develop an idea

.through movement · Choreograph a dance that successfully communicates a

topic of personal significance or a contemporary social.theme

,· Create an interdisciplinary project based on a theme, , , .idea concept social issue or object

bjective 3: Identify the various purposes

served by dance throughout time and in world .cultures

· Observe a video or live performance of a choreographic work based on a world culture past or

; . ., “ ” , “ ”present e g The Green Table by Kurt Jooss Shakers, “ ” .by Doris Humphrey Dambala by Charles Moore

· Accurately describe various purposes dance has.served in world cultures past and present

· Create and perform three different movement phrases, ,derived from the study of theatrical cultural

, , .historical social or political context · Develop one of the above movement phrases into a

.solo or group work

:bjective 4 .Demonstrate aesthetic perception

· Respond to improvisational and compositional.experiences from objective and subjective viewpoints

,· Create a dance and revise it over time articulating in discussion or writing the reasons for the artistic

.decisions · Evaluate works of peers in a supportive and

.constructive way · Analyze a professional or university concert of

; . .,works using aesthetic criteria i e the elements and, , ’principles of dance production aspects dancers

,performances and the choreographic intent or.communicative power of the works

.· Create a portfolio of creative and written work



Dance in Education

Dance is a universal language, anexpressive and vibrant art with thecapacity to unify the physical,

mental, social, emotional, aesthetic,and spiritual aspects of the humanbeing. –USOE Core Curriculum - Dance

Dance in education is dedicated to the

art form of dance as an essentialeducational component of life-longlearning. –Utah Dance Education Organization

Dance in education is not the same as

dance in a studio, but it will enhance



Curriculum DanceClasses at LP

The Following Dance Classescount as

Fine Arts, PE Activity, or ElectiveCredit:

Dance 1Dance 2Dance 3 (UVU Concurrent Enrollment)PDC (an AP Dance Class and

Company/Team)

“National Honor Societ for Dance



What have we done onPDC?

Master Classes from such companies as the famousAlvin Ailey American Dance Company

Service Performances at the Charleston and otherplaces

Attended the National High School Dance Festival(takes place every other year, in Miami thenPhiladelphia)

Attended the State High School Dance Festival Attended the Shakespeare Festival w/ Drama in

Cedar City, UT Attends touring professional dance company

concerts, such as Alvin Ailey, Pilobolus, MarthaGraham, Lar Lubovitch, Momix, etc.

Attended performances, workshops, and got guestchoreography from local professional moderndance companies such as Repertory Dance

Theatre and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Received guest choreography from renowned dance

professors from U of U, BYU, UVU, and SUU



Annual PDC Events

PDC Summer Dance Camp (Aug) 1 Week at LP

2-day Ririe-Woodbury/ RDT HS DanceWorkshop

Shakespeare Festival (Oct)PDC Winter Concert (Dec-Jan)

UDEO State Dance Festival (Jan-Feb) Tour (March)PDC Spring Dance Concert (April-

May)



Cost of PDC $$$

Mandatory Fees$ Free = Audition and Clinic$ 200 = PDC Summer Dance Camp

$ 250 = PDC “Outfit Fee”$ 50 = PDC “Participation Fee”

Optional Costs

$ 30-90 = PDC “Spirit Pack” (sweats)$ 200 = Shakespeare Festival(October)

$ 600-1000 = PDC Tour

$ 5-15 = Possible Field Trips,travelin cost



Where your PDC $$$Goes:

Guest ChoreographersCostumesGuest Teachers or Master ClassesBasic TransportationSupplies, Music, Props, Treats,

Paying Judges

Putting on our Concerts Technical Supplies (marlee tape, light

gels, etc.)

Paying techies and custodians



PDC AuditionRequirements

Must have taken or be concurrentlyenrolled in Dance 3

GPA 2.8 or above

Must be able to attend all requiredpractices: B4: PDC Class Time (academic) Tues & Thurs 2:30-5:00pm (student

choreography)

Friday Morning 6:15-7:15am &/or Monday1:30-2:30 (technique and conditioning)

2 Weeks before a concert, or performance(see contract)

All forms completed and turned in by



Other TeamRequirements

Must attend / do: Officer Meetings (PDC Officers) One “group fundraiser” per semester One PDC social per semester One professional modern/contemporary dance

concert w/ written report per semester One PDC service project Turn in reading and other homework

assignments Analyze dance videos online and peer

choreography Do mini choreographic studies, comp and

improv Teach, clean, space and light own



PDC Audition Forms

Student Application Form (Green)Parent Permission Form (Blue)

PDC Contract (Yellow) please detachCurrent School Transcript8 Teacher Recommendation Forms

(1 From every teacher this semester.

Teachers will send in ~ Confidential)

All Forms Due by or before Friday May 6th by:3 00 pm March 26th

Ø DC ClinicsDC Clinics : & , - Wed Thurs May 4 5: & , - Wed Thurs May 4 5thth : -3 15 6pm: -3 15 6pm .Free Must .Free Must

.attend at least one day to learn combos .attend at least one day to learn combos

Ø DC AuditionDC Audition : ,Fri May 6: ,Fri May 6thth : - :3 00 6 00pm: - :3 00 6 00pm



PDC Contract

Keep and review PDCContract/Disclosure and

Performance ProtocolUnderstand the Demerit PointSystem 6 Points = Verbal Warning

12 Pointes = Written Warning

15 Points = Automatic Dismissal FromPDC



The Audition

BE EARLY!!!Attend the Clinic & Turn in Forms, Do

Audition

Wear LP-Approved Tight DanceWear, Hair Pulled Back, No Gum orFood or Parents

2-4 Experienced Judges, PDC

Director has final sayPoints given in the following

categories: grades/gpa, teacherrecommendation scores, dancetechnique skill, and improvisation



Audition Format

Check-in, Get #, Stand in # order

Technique: Warm-up

Feet Adagio

Across-the Floor

Jazz Combo

Modern Combo

Improvisation (in small groups)

Repeat combos in smaller groups as

needed



Who Made It?

We will take both guys and girls of technical proficiency and scoring highon all forms.

Possible limited number of Sophomores. No set number of dancers. Just who looksgood dancing together.

Once you commit, you must followthrough

Ranked Alternates (if a dancer cannot door is removed from PDC).

Will be notified via email, website/blog,and posted on the school door as early

as May 9thor as late as May 23. I will



PDC online (a work in progress)

You will be notified via email, apaper posted on the school’s south

door, and on the school’s dancewebsite May 9-23rd.



Good Luck Dancers!

Do Your Best and Never Give Up!

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