Dance Pathway
The Dance Program at Maine Arts Academy focuses on building confidence through movement. Through sequential instruction in a variety of genres, students of all levels discover their abilities, strengthen their technique, improve form, and develop an appreciation of movement and dance. The Dance Pathway allows students to gain experience collaborating with others while creating and performing original choreography. Dance Students have the opportunity to perform in recitals, original choreography projects, collaborations, and an annual dance show.
8 credits in the Dance Pathway to earn a concentration in Dance.
Dance Pathway Courses
Dance classes may be repeatedly taken
Level 1: Foundation Skills Course
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Sample Dance
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Acrobatic Arts (instructor permission required for safety)
Level 2: Intermediate Skills Course
Prerequisite Beginning Sample Dance or audition
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Dance Technique Lab 1 - Jazz and Tap
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Dance Technique Lab 2 - Ballet and Contemporary
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Dance Studies - History and Appreciation (Art and Social Studies credit)
Level 3: Advanced Skills Class
By audition or instructor’s permission only
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Dance Composition and Performance
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Dance Technique Lab 3 - Ballet and Jazz
Incoming students may audition for advanced placement, otherwise, advanced placement is not guaranteed.