Happy Halloweenie!

Another great week for #rpstheatredance! Enjoy the weekend, and have a safe and fun Halloween(ie)!

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PT Conferences

I'll be at HHS on Monday, and RHS on Wednesday! Come see me! ☺️

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FAVZZZZZ😽❤️

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Thank you, RPEF!

142 dancers say #thankyou to the #rpef - Rogers Public Education Fund - for over $1700 in dance apparel for students! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😍💕😍

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Last Chance!

Today is your last chance to submit assessments from the first quarter! If you would like for me to reevaluate any portion of your portfolio, email me following the template below.

To: rpstheatredance@gmail.com
Subject: Resubmitting Portfolio
Body:
Ms. Davis,

Please regrade slides 4 and 7 of my portfolio.

Thank you!
(your name)

This will help me know what to grade! Of course, you can change the language to fit your style. :)

Also, here is my portfolio for you to see the questions in another way.

We're working on our portfolios Monday and Tuesday! RHS - 2165. HHS - Library.

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Lab Directions for Monday (10/19) and Tuesday (10/20)

Hello dancers!

Monday and Tuesday we will be in the lab working on your portfolios and reflecting on  your progress this quarter! Please review and complete the following directions:

• Complete remaining slides (don't worry about the slide number if yours are different)
• Directions for slides 1-4
• Directions for slides 5-9
• Start on new slides:
• Q1 Assessment
• Start by watching your videos from start to finish.
• Then reflect on your videos by answering the following questions:
• After watching your videos, what score would you give yourself on this assessment, and why?
• Give yourself two positive pieces of feedback and two constructive pieces of feedback.
• Positive:
• Positive:
• Constructive:
• Constructive:
• Of all of the skills assessed in Quarter 1, 
• which one was the most difficult for you? and why?
• which one were you the most confident about? and why?
• Which specific skills or movements do you need more focus or growth in? Why do you think so?
• Q2 Flexibility (Splits Pics)
• Start by checking your email for a link to your class's splits pics.
• Find your pictures and post on your slides.
• Answer the following questions:
• Do you think you are more flexible now than you were at the beginning of the year? How do you know? (2 sentences)
• What other parts of your body need more flexibility? Do a Google search or brainstorm to find more ways to stretch those areas. List 3-5 stretches below.
• Quarter Reflection
• Reflect back on your experience in Dance during Quarter 1, and answer the following questions:
• What has been your favorite part of Dance so far this quarter (2 sentences)?
• What do you enjoy about ballet? (2 sentences)
• Watch this recent clip of Misty Copeland on The Late Show and answer the following questions:
• What skills does Misty Copeland perform that we have also learned in class?
• How is Misty Copeland's performance similar to traditional and classic ballet performances?
• How is Misty Copeland's performance different from traditional and classic ballet performances?
• What ballet skills do you still want to learn? (2-3 sentences)

#firedrillselfie #surprise 😂

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Dance I: Videos from today's assessment are on your digital portfolios! Check them out!

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Anyone else ready?! #flexifriday 😁

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Tights are in!

Tights are in, and I will distribute tomorrow! Please bring any money tomorrow or as soon as you can! I'm so excited to see everyone in their ballet dancewear! ❤️

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RHS Dance II Pep Rally Performance

We were so excited to perform at our first ever pep rally! Way to go Dance II!