AllPrep Dance Class Session 2 begins

Hello AllPrep Academy students!

Our AllPrep Dance class will be starting Session 2 on Wednesday, February 3rd at 1:30.

Session 2 lasts approximately 14 weeks and is open to all ages 3rd grade and older. We meet on Wednesdays, from 1:30-2:30 pm in Clackamas.

High school students have the option of earning .5 elective credit for this class.

We are having a blast as we wrap up Session 1 and would love to welcome you to join us. Come drop in and check it out.
No experience necessary. Just a positive attitude and a smile. :)

Activity fee is $5.00 a week, which covers the cost of the studio rental where we meet. Details below:

Clackamas Dance and Performing Arts Center
11785 SE HWY 212 #313
Clackamas OR 97015
(Emmert International Business Park-Across from the Fred Meyer Distribution Center)

Any further questions can be directed to AllPrep Academy Teacher, Lynsey Martin, at: lmartin@allprep.us

Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.

— McCullough, David



Welcome AllPrep Dancers

This blog has been created so that we may learn and share the art of dance with one another.

I am glad you are here.

Sincerely,

Lynsey Martin
lmartin@allprep.us
503.758.2630

Grading Rubric

INTRO TO DANCE & MOVEMENT

GRADING RUBRIC

14 weeks: session 1

65 hours = .5 Elective credit for 8th grade and above.

100 total possible points

· ATTENDANCE

14 weekly classes at 3 points per class. 42 points

14 hours

· STRETCHING & PRACTICE LOG

14 weekly logs at 2 points per log. 28 points

14 hours

· CHOREOGRAPHY LOG

7 weekly logs at 1 point per log. 7 points

7 hours

· LIVE PERFORMANCE VIEWING

Attend and survey live performance. 2 points

2 hours

· ASSIGNMENT MODULES

7 weekly modules at 3 points each. 21 points

Approx 4 hours per module = 28 hours.

Grading Scale:

A= 90-100

B= 80-89.5

C=70-79.5

D=60-69.5

Attendance & Stretching Log note:

I am awarding credit for attendance and stretching logs for the first 7 weeks of class regardless of actual attendance due to various factors such as: H1N1, other illness or excused conflict, and class development. As of Wednesday, December 2, I will be awarding points for attendance and highly encourage excellent attendance for the remainder of the session.

ASSIGNMENT MODULES:


Module #1 “I am a Dancer” by Martha Graham.

3 points


Module # 2 White Bird Dance Season photo observation.

3 points


Module # 3 Video review & personal selection.

3 points


Module # 4 Dance genre research essay.

3 points


Module # 5 Choreography lesson & “Imaginary Piece”.

3 points


Module # 6 Live performance reflection OR

3 points 2ND Dance genre research essay.


Module # 7 Pasadena Dance Festival student for a day

3 points Mock dance schedule in Pasadena, CA.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Assignment # 1 Martha Graham Reflection

"I think the reason dance has held such an ageless magic for the world is that it has been the symbol of the performance of living." -Martha Graham

Assignment Objectives:

1)Gain exposure to a famous American dancer and choreographer.
2)Examine an artist's perception of dance as an art-form.
3)Examine the art-form of dance from a personal perspective.

Martha Graham was perhaps one of the most famous and influential dancers and choreographers in American history. Her visionary view of movement created a legacy that will forever be impressed. Please read her own personal reflection of dance in "I Am A Dancer".

http://pedc-journal.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-am-dancer.html

ASSIGNMENT #1 REQUIREMENTS

In at least 500 words, please reflect on your own view of dance in your life. What does it symbolize? Why do you enjoy it? What does it offer you? Include one quote from the article that you can most relate to.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Alea Sena, Assignment #1.

    I view dancing as a way to express the emotions I feel without using words. Dancing to me symbolizes the ability to put myself out there and try something new. I enjoy dancing because it comes naturally to me, and I don't really have to think to hard about it. Another reason I enjoy dancing is because I love being able to get lost in the music and just move. Dance offers me a way to let loose and be care free.

    “At times I fear walking that tightrope. I fear the venture into the unknown. But that is part of the act of creating and the act of performing.” -Martha Graham.
    I like this quote because this is how I look at life. Even though it is scary to venture into the unknown, I know I need to, to learn. If I didn't I would just be going through the motions and not doing what God has called me to do, to stand out and make a difference.

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