| Approved Site(s): |
| | Approved for the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 9–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Ballet 3,4; audition and/or teacher recommendation |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Visual and Performing Arts |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | f - Visual and Performing Arts |
| Notes: |
| | This course earns Visual and Performing Arts, not Physical Education, graduation credit. |
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| Course Description: |
| | This single-period course is designed for students who are advanced in ballet and pointe work, and is designed to increase their technical expertise and quality of performance. Flamenco, modern, and ethnic folk dance forms may be explored for their complementary content. Instruction includes ballet history, theory, and choreography/composition. Performance opportunities include solos, duets, trios, and ensemble work. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9080 - Dance |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Each site selects its own resources from available instructional media. |