Recap of Grease!

I had to recap the RHS production of Grease!  It was so much fun and such a pleasure to work with these talented students.  The show was such a great success due to these amazing kids and the directors!

Remind 101 Codes

Hello!

Some students requested that I start using Remind 101 for class.  If we ever change location, I can send you a text (or email if you prefer) to let  you know where we will meet.  I could also send this out to remind you to bring objectives to the studio.  

I have created an account and code for each class.  If interested, please sign up for your class.

RHS 3rd Hour: Text @5705d4 to (479) 668-3218
RHS 4th Hour: Text @1f3e1 to (479) 668-3218
HHS 6th Hour: Text @theatreda to (479) 668-3218
HHS 7th Hour: Text @theatredan to (479) 668-3218

More details here:
RHS 3rd Hour
RHS 4th Hour
HHS 6th Hour
HHS 7th Hour

Lyrical Song

Hello!

The lyrical dance that we have been working on in class is called Kids covered by Lady Danville. Just search in google, and a YouTube link should pop up. Once I have a complete recording, I will post it here for you to practice!

Y'all are doing great!

Ms. Davis

Monday/Tuesday Directions for the Lab

Write the objective on your calendars: Students will reflect on previous performances. Students will evaluate choreography.

On Monday and Tuesday, I will be traveling with the debate team; I will not be in class with you.

Complete the survey at the bottom of the page both days in order to get points!

1. Download Google Chrome.
2. Log into your Gmail account.
3. Go to your drive, but clicking on the 9 boxes at the top right of screen or type in drive.google.com
4. Find your Portfolio and open it.
5. Watch any unwatched videos.
6. Complete the Quarter 1 Assessment Reflection.
1. What were your strengths from Day 1 of the assessment: positions, plies, tendus?
2. What were your areas of improvement from Day 1 of the assessment: positions, plies, tendus?
3. What were your strengths from Day 2 of the assessment: ballet walks, chasses a  la seconde, chaine turns, pique turns, grand jete?
4. What were your areas of improvement from Day 2 of the assessment: ballet walks, chasses a la seconde, chaine turns, pique turns, grand jete?
5. What were your favorite aspects of ballet.
7. After watching the lyrical choreography video (or not if it's not on your portfolio), reflect on your own choreography. Create a new page after the slide with the video to write your responses.
1. What part of your choreography do you believe best exemplified the lyrics?
2. Explain your process of developing choreography.
3. Was it difficult or easy to choreography the chorus? Why?
4. What would you do differently the next time you choreograph?
8. On Tuesday, complete the following activity.
1. Follow steps 1-4!
2. Google a choreographer or find one on this list.
1. If there is a music video that you like the dancing, do a google search for that video. For example, I could google Single Ladies choreographer to find Frank Gatson and JaQuel Knight.
3. Then, find a video of their choreography.  Watch the video and insert it into your Presentation.
1. On your portfolio, start a new slide
2. At the top of the slide, write the choreographer's name.
3. Select Insert > Video > Search for the video/Type in the URL.
4. Answer the following questions on the same slide or next slide.
1. What is the title of the song or routine? 
2. Who is performing?
3. What is the purpose of the dance?
4. How do the costumes enhance the performance?
5. How does the choreographer use space (the area of the floor)?
6. What is the theme of the piece?
7. What are your favorite elements of the choreographer’s work and why?

EVERYDAY FILL OUT THIS SURVEY!

Dance Stores in NWA

Some students are wanting or needing some more dance wear, and I wanted to provide some options for those students.  Here are some places were you can find tights, shoes, leotards, skirts, and so much more!

Dance and More Store
3801 Old Mill Rd  Fayetteville, AR 72704 | (479) 595-8331

Take a Bow
101 E Chestnut St  Rogers, AR 72756 | (479) 636-6678

The Red Shoe
810 NW 3rd St  Bentonville, AR 72712 | (479) 254-0334

Discount Dance Supply Store | 1-800-328-7107
http://www.discountdance.com/
10% off of your first order and 5% off every order after that. *Must use code for discount.
Teacher Referral Code TP70682

Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule

Hello parents and guardians!

Since I split my time between RHS and HHS, I also have to split my time at Parent/Teacher Conferences.  I'll be at Heritage on Monday, October 28, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.  On Wednesday, October 30, I'll be at Rogers High from 3:45 - 6:45 pm.

Of course, if you cannot come and see me on the times above, shoot me an email, and we can schedule a time that is convenient for us both.

Thanks for your understanding!
Liz

edavis@rps.k12.ar.us

Directions for 10/21/13

Great work on the ballet unit!  We have made it through the first quarter!

A couple of things need to happen today:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Log into gMail.
3. If you have a 0 for Workday Survey, please fill it out on this post.
4. If you haven't shared your portfolio with me, please follow the directions from this post.
5. Review your portfolio:
1. Add pictures to the title slide.
2. Add in individual goal for the year.
3. Watch Quarter 1 Assessment videos.
4. Reflect on videos.
6. Add a slide for reflection:
1. Answer these questions:
1. What were your strengths on day 1? Explain.
2. What were your areas of improvement on day 1? Find a picture of your improvements.
3. What were your strengths on day 2? Explain.
4. What were your areas of improvement on day 2? Find a picture of your improvements.
5. What were your favorite aspects of ballet?

Tombe Across the Floor Combo

The across the floor combination can be found here:

Tombe, pas de bourree, glissade, assemble

In Class Combo

Ladies and gentlemen!

Here is the combo that we worked together in class on!

We've got our dancewear!

Our dancewear has come in, and we are already moving!  We've started our unit on ballet, and we'll focus on this classical style of dance for the rest of the first quarter.  The girls and guys look fantastic in their new gear!

A big thank you goes to Mr. Robert Moore, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction for Rogers Public Schools, for all of your support!  Another big thank you goes to Kat Barlow at the Dance and More Store for helping us with our dancewear!

Below is the 6th hour Theatre Dance class at Heritage, who wanted to show off their new outfits on the blog!  More pictures to come!

Directions for Class on Friday, September 13

Please review and follow all of the directions below.   Here is a video that you can follow along.  Then, complete the survey.

Open Google Chrome through Launchy.

1. After you log into your account, type in Chrome in Launchy.
2. It should pop up within a minute.

Go to the Blog for Class.

1. Make sure you are in Google Chrome prior to going to the blog.
1. Debate: http://mountiedebate.blogspot.com
2. Forensics: http://mountieforensics.blogspot.com
3. Theatre Dance: http://rpstheatredance.blogspot.com

Create a Gmail Account or Access your Gmail Account.

1. Type in gmail.com to the address bar.
2. In the top right, click the red button that says Create An Account.
3. Fill in the information, and click next step.
4. In needed, verify your account with a text message sent to your phone.

Create a YouTube Account.

1. Type in gmail.com to the address bar.
2. Once you are signed in, click on YouTube across the top under the address bar.
3. If you are not already signed in, click Sign In in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Follow the instructions to finish your YouTube account.

Create a Presentation in Google Docs.

1. Return to your gmail account (so type in gmail.com into the address bar).
2. At the top of the screen, click on Docs or Drive.
3. On the left side of the screen, click Create and then select presentation.
4. A new window should appear, and you can select your Presentation theme.
5. Change the name of the file to be your class period, your last name, and then Portfolio
1. For example, if my last name were Smith and I was in first hour, I would write 1.Smith.Portfolio
6. Share the document with me.
1. Click the blue Share button in the top right.
2. Under add people, type rhs.ocfd@gmail.com
3. Then, click done.
7. You can decorate the first slide however you want (as long as it’s school appropriate, of course).  There are 3 things to include on the title slide:
1. Name
2. Class
3. Hour

Tribal Dance Recap!

Wow!  What a fun and fast first couple of weeks!  I am so excited to have so many students in Theatre Dance.  You make my job super fun!

Dance apparel should be in next week, and the deadline for payment is quickly approaching (09/13/13).  I will not be in class on Wednesday or Friday, so please make arrangements to pay on Tuesday or Thursday. If not, please let me know on an individual basis.  Also, if you would rather pay through PayPal, email your email address to me at edavis@rps.k12.ar.us, and I will send that on to Kat!

So far this year we have talked about the history of dance; more specifically, we have discussed the prehistory of dance.  There have been discussions of different styles of ritual dance including dances for death and rebirth, for health and destruction, for entertainment, and more!  

To apply some of our new knowledge, I asked the students to choose a fairy tale with a group and bring it to life.  Students worked over a couple of class periods to create their stories with limited words, and they presented these to the class.  One group even requested to be videotaped and put on this blog!  I have their permission, so please enjoy Sage, Chris, Madi, and Emily's version of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears!

Materials for Theatre Dance

Just like in a Physical Education or Sports class, you will also dress out in Theatre Dance.  Dressing in appropriate dance gear will allow you to move freely and in unrestricted ways, and it will also allow me to correct the lines that your body will make.

Below are lists for both girls and boys.  We will discuss these suggestions during the first week of school.  Please do not go out and buy anything before we discuss these items during the first week of school.  If you are unable to afford the material, please come talk to me on an individual basis.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns about the apparel.  My RPS email address is edavis@rps.k12.ar.us.

Girls:
Black leotard (Camisole, Tank, or Short Sleeved)
Pink convertible tights (In ballet pink)
Ballet shoes (Canvas or Leather)
Black Ballet Skirt (Recommended but not required)

        

Boys:
Fitted White shirt (available at Wal-Mart)
Black jazz pants (Any stretchy black pant will be okay for this year, including sweat pants)
Black ballet or jazz shoes
Dance Belt: You should choose whichever one looks the most comfortable and supportive for you.

     

Can boys take Theatre Dance?

Of course!  There will probably be more females than males in each class; however, boys are welcome and encouraged to join the class!

No matter your gender, dance will bring great benefits to your life.  These include but aren't limited to social, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. 

Check out these resources for male dancers:

• Boys Do Ballet Too
• Ballet for Men
• Pointe Magazine: Today's Male Ballet Dancer
• Boys and Ballet

   

Welcome to Theatre Dance!

Thanks for visiting the blog for Theatre Dance at Rogers High School!

Here are some of the styles of dance that we'll be focusing on: ballet, modern, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, African, tango, salsa, and much more!  We'll also look at the historical, cultural and societal impacts of dance and vice versa!

      

I'm Liz Davis, and I am so excited to begin this course for Rogers Public Schools!  I was so fortunate to benefit from this program when I was a student at North Little Rock High School.

Here's a little more background about why I started the program:
Dance has always been a huge part of my life.  I was fortunate to be begin taking classes at 2 years old in North Little Rock.  For the next 13 years, I took classes from Ms. Karen's Dance Studio; I studied ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, musical theatre, swing, clogging, hip hop, and other styles of dance.  When I begin high school, Christen Pitts already had a standing program called Theatre Dance; although I wasn't able to take the class, I was able to be a part of the Dance Troupe (an extracurricular activity focusing on dance performance). 

In Rogers, we have such a great population of students from a variety of backgrounds.  When I brought the idea of this class up to some of my other students, they seemed incredibly excited by the chance to dance during school!  This class seeks to expose students to the history and culture of dance through the ages while also bringing in our students' backgrounds to add variety and relevance to the course.

Here's a link to the article from the news from earlier this school year!  I'm so excited to begin this journey with the first group of Theatre Dance students!

I'll begin posting more information as the class gets closer. If you have any questions, you can contact the Theatre Dance director, Liz Davis, at edavis@rps.k12.ar.us.
 
Liz