TCMS 2021-2022 Dance Syllabus

Coach Meggin Nix

6th Grade Google Classroom Code: jnip554

7th Grade Google Classroom Code: c67jxze

8th Grade Google Classroom Code: dpi3waq

mnix@tcjackets.net

229-225-4394

Class Details: 

M, T, F regular schedule for first and second exploratory; W first exploratory only; R second exploratory only.

Course Description: 

Class instruction will focus on not only the dance and choreography standards, but it will also focus on the physical fitness aspect of dance and dance standards. This means that we will take class outdoors as much as possible. Additionally, we will train indoors to stretch and complete strength conditioning exercises through teacher led Yoga and Pilates. 

The dance room has 24 6x6 squares to ensure that each student is socially distanced. Since guidelines no longer prohibit the use of locker rooms, students will be given an assigned locker in which they are to place their belongings. There is also a designated area in the classroom where students will keep their cell phones. 

In addition to locker space for student belongings, students will also have a designated, numbered cubby in which they may store small items. Student cubby numbers will correspond to their assigned, numbered space in the room. This number will be the student’s number throughout the duration of the nine weeks period.

Students will need to wear appropriate, nonrestrictive clothing, including footwear to dance class. This clothing should be clothing that allows for movement and is appropriate for working out and the outdoor climate as long as it is not raining. Students will also need athletic footwear as a requirement of the class. Last, if class instruction includes floor work, students will need to bring their own Yoga mat. These mats can be purchased rather inexpensively at local retail stores.   

1st Nine Weeks Standards Focus: 

MSD.CN.2 Recognize connections between dance and wellness. 

a. Demonstrate personal habits of health, hygiene, and nutrition to enhance dance ability.

 b. Define and practice the elements of personal safety in dance.

 c. Demonstrate and practice respect for personal well-being and the well-being of others. 

d. Demonstrate how dance builds physical and emotional well-being (e.g. positive body image, physical goals, creative goals, focus/concentration).

Course Requirements:

• Athletic Wear

• Athletic Shoes

• Yoga Mat

• Reusable Water Bottle

Cell Phone Policy:

The Thomas County Middle School cell phone policy will be adhered to in this course.

Assignments: 

Dance Vocabulary--Students will have vocabulary assignments that are considered daily grades as well as formative and summative assessments

Google Slides Presentation--Students will complete a Google Slides presentation. This will be considered as daily, formative and summative assessments. Student work and progress will be considered as the daily grade. Half of the completion and accuracy of information will be considered as a formative assessment, and the final project will be a summative assessment. Rubrics will be provided for each student and will be published in Google Classroom.

Self-Choreographed Dance Presentation--Students will choreograph a solo dance piece to be presented at the conclusion of the nine weeks. Rubrics will be provided for each student and will be published in Google Classroom.

Fitness Assessment--Students will be assessed at the beginning of the nine weeks on level of fitness including cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and balance. Students will be assessed on their improvement at the end of the course for a final assessment. Rubrics will be provided for each student and will be published in Google Classroom. 

Student Participation--Students will be expected to participate daily in class activities. Students will earn points on their class participation each day. Each day, a student has the opportunity to earn 25 points for the total of 100 points at the end of the week. This grade will be considered as a weekly daily grade. Student absences will not count against a student’s earned points.

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