December Workdays

Welcome back to the lab for the last time in 2016! Several of you have lots of work to do that will affect your first and second quarter grades. Stay focused; get your previous work done first, and then start on your new assignments.

Please fill out this survey first.

New Portfolio Assessments (Semester 2 grades, so work on unfinished work first)
- Lyrical Reflection
- Choreography Project Reflection*
- End of Quarter 2 Splits Pics*
-- Hour 1
-- Hour 2
-- Hour 3
-- Hour 4
- Semester 1 Reflection

Lyrical Guidelines

Today and the rest of this week, students will be working on their own lyrical choreography.

Upcoming Dates

I had my first dream about the recital last night, so that means it's time to start getting serious for our performance! :)

Important Dates:

Spring Recital

April 8-9, 2017

Dance Captain Auditions

December 16, 2016

Small Group Auditions

December 14-16, 2016

A sign up sheet will be available at each school.

Happy Thanksgiving! (Directions for Sub)

Today, you will not be dressing out! You will meet the sub in the dance studio to complete a worksheet. This worksheet:

• is due at the end of the class period. Please turn in to the sub.
• is to be completed with full and detailed sentences.
• requires that you use your phone to find an appropriate dance video on YouTube.

Remember that if the note from the sub is negative, your class will not participate in the next food day. Please be kind and respectful.

Dance II

You may choose to either fill out the worksheet or dance with the following playlist. Please submit the worksheet at the end of class OR send me a reflection of how you and your class danced via Remind, Instagram or Snapchat.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfZEpDzpqNTZHX82FFwshSpjtTxMTb0n

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I'll see you when we return! Don't forget to tell your family about our recitals on April 8 and 9!

Friday, November 4

Today, we will be meeting in the library lab to reflect on your first several weeks in Dance! What most people are missing are your splits pictures, so please find your class's folder of pictures below and paste yours on your portfolio.

These grades will be going into the gradebook during the second quarter, so please make sure that you have completed all of your assessments today.

Dance I - Review your checklist that I will pass out in class today. All of the highlighted areas need to be addressed. You can disregard Q2 Splits Pics reflection for now.

Dance II-III - I have gone through all of your portfolios and have inserted yellow slides for all of the assessments that you need to complete. Answer the questions and prepare to redo your Ballet Assessment in class on Monday. Each group should know exactly what needs to be focused on/practiced over the weekend.

Link to Quarter 1 Splits Pictures

• Hour 1
• Hour 2
• Hour 3
• Hour 4

Link to Quarter 2 Splits Pictures

• Hour 1
• Hour 2
• Hour 3
• Hour 4

Friday, September 16

Dance I
You will be reviewing your storytelling videos, reflecting on them, and finishing all other parts of your portfolio. By the end of the class today, you should have the following completed:

• Slide 1 - 25 images that describe you
• Slide 2 - Table of Contents
• Slide 3 - Mission Statement
• Slide 4 - 3 individual goals for this class this year
• Slide 5 - Storytelling video
• Slide 6 - Storytelling reflection
• Slide 9 - Splits Pics
• Find your splits pics below and put them on your portfolio on page 9. Don't worry about answering the questions yet!
• Hour 1
• Hour 2
• Hour 3
• Hour 4

Dance II & Dance III
Start by filling out this survey.

Make sure that you have shared your portfolio with me: rpstheatredance@gmail.com. By the end of the class today, you should have the following completed:

• Slide 1 - 25 images that describe you
• Slide 2 - Table of Contents
• Slide 3 - Mission Statement
• Slide 4 - 3 individual goals for this class this year
• Slide 5 - Advanced Storytelling video
• Slide 6 - Advanced Storytelling rubric
• Slide 6 - Storytelling reflection

Creating Digital Portfolios

Want to disable those AVG Pop Ups? Follow instructions below or watch this video.

1. Right click the AVG square at the bottom right 
2. Click Disable AVG Protection.
3. In the new window, choose Until Restart from the drop down menu.
4. Click ok.

Please fill out this SURVEY first.

Creating Digital Portfolios

1. Download Google Chrome.
2. Log into your rps30 account.
3. Click on my Dance Digital Portfolio
4. Click on File > Make a Copy.
5. Rename the document your class hour, last name and first name.
6. Share YOUR COPY of the portfolio with me by clicking the + Person icon in the top right of your portfolio. The email address to share is: rpstheatredance@gmail.com.
7. You may change the theme.

Title Slide
On the first slide, please find 25 images that represent you and put them on the first slide like a collage.

Table of Contents
Leave it just as it is for now.

Class Mission
Delete all of the class missions except for yours.

Individual Goals
Create 3 goals for yourself in dance this year. Place at least three images that represent those goals on this slide.

For Advanced Dancers who already have a portfolio

Organize your portfolio.

1. Download Google Chrome.
2. Log into your rps30 account/gmail account with the portfolio.
3. Go to your Google Drive to find your portfolio.
4. Open it and organize your slides. Make sure that everything is organized in the Table of Contents and that the theme is similar throughout the slides.
5. Either make a new portfolio or clearly label where your Advanced Dance portfolio begins.

Create individual goals.

1. Create a new slide for goals. Reflect on your goals from previous years. Did you achieve them? Did you actively work to achieve them? 
2. Then, create another slide for 2-3 individual and attainable goals for this year.

Review videos from previous years.

1. Watch all of the videos on your slides and select two videos: the dance you are the most proud of and the dance you would change the most.
2. Create two slides for a reflection of both videos. Provide a detailed reflection of 7-10 sentences about each of the videos.

We're Growing!

Since we're growing year by year, Tori and I have decided to make two instagram accounts for each school. You can see what's going on at RHHS and RHS by following us on Instagram; we'll still keep using the RPS Theatre Dance account for inspiration, recital news, and to highlight what's going on in the class!

 RHS - @rogersdance

RHHS - @rhhsdance

Big Changes for RPS Dance!

I am so excited to announce three big changes for RPS Theatre Dance!

1. Our name is changing from RPS Theatre Dance to RPS Dance. Keep your eyes on the blog, instagram, and twitter for any changes.
2. RHS will have Dance III next year!
3. We will have a second Dance teacher in Rogers Public Schools next year! Tori Randolph will take on Dance I-III at RHHS starting August 2016.

Welcome our new RHHS instructor, Tori Randolph!

Coach Randolph is the current head coach of the Sideline and Competition Dance teams at Heritage. She choreographs and cleans competition routines and prepares dancers for the sidelines at sporting events. She was trained in recreational tap, ballet, jazz, and tumbling classes until the age of 7,  and then focused solely on ballet. This love of ballet began at an early age and has been the coveted foundation of her success in dance. In high school she broke out of her drive for perfection in ballet and competed in the styles of jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, contemporary, and musical theater all over Arkansas and National Competitions. During this time, her solos and group routines placed in Top 10 Overalls at national and regional competitions throughout the US. Coach Randolph student-taught throughout her competitive years and joined the staff of Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio as an instructor and choreographer from 2009-2013. While teaching at Ms. Karen’s she also attained her degree at Harding University in Searcy, AR with a bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in Reading. Coach Randolph has been a 6th ELA teacher at a middle school in Rogers for the past two years, and is excited to be at Heritage High School full time this fall. Her passion for storytelling (through the written word and visual arts) combined with her commitment to excellence in technique is what she hopes to inspire and share with her students. She believes that the art of dance teaches us discipline while also giving us the freedom to discover and be proud of who we truly are. Dance is her first love and she cannot wait to share that love with HHS students!

We Made It: 2015-2016 Review

We've made it to summer! Without snow days, this year really flew by! Let's take a look at this year...

Last spring, we were honored with a grant from Rogers Public Education Fund for almost $2,000 to help develop a costume closet for our students. In September, we received our leotards, tights, ballet shoes, and ballet skirts so that we could begin practicing as dancers. Don't they look professional?

After we learned ballet skills and choreography, we moved into lyrical dance. Students were very engaged with this style of dance due to the focus on interpreting the words in each song. Their performances were stellar, and it was a great way to wrap up the fall semester!

In the spring, we focused on our April recital. Each class had at least one dance captain who choreographed and planned out a dance for their class. Our captains choreographed hip hop and lyrical numbers that really enhanced our show! Other numbers that graced our stage included musical theatre, bachata, modern, cumbia, jazz, pointe, and merengue. Check out the whole show from this year here!

Other highlights from the year include pep rally performances at both RHS and HHS! Our dancers were such great representatives of what we do in class. Additionally, this spring we were awarded two more grands from Rogers Public Education Fund: one to increase our dance closet and the other to purchase a MacBook for music editing! We are so thankful for all that they do for education in Rogers!

Mark your calendars for our 2017 recitals: APRIL 8 & 9, 2017! Enjoy your summer, and be ready for a fun year once we return in August!

One Step Ahead {A Dance Performance} - War Eagle Promo

Thanks War Eagle TV for the amazing promo! Tickets available through any theatre dance student, at the door, or on MyPaymentsPlus.com (video instruction).

One Step Ahead {A Dance Performance}

Come and join us for our third annual dance recital, One Step Ahead! We're excited to have two different times for you to come and see us!

One Step Ahead

Saturday, April 30 7:00pm

Sunday, May 1 2:00pm

RHS Auditorium

2300 S. Dixieland Rd

Rogers, AR 72758

Tickets Available Now
You can buy tickets early from any theatre dance student or Mrs. White, or you can purchase them online through MyPaymentsPlus.com. Anyone can access MyPaymentsPlus - not just Rogers parents. If you are purchasing online, you can pick up your tickets at Will Call on either Saturday or Sunday. Here is a YouTube link to demonstrate how to purchase using MyPaymentsPlus.

Of course, you can always buy them at the door with cash or check (RPS Theatre Dance)!

Ticket Prices

$5.00 Adults

$3.00 Students in K-12

Free 5 and under and RPS Staff

Ways to Support
Come to our show and spread the word! We've worked so hard to create a stellar performance! If you cannot make it, your monetary donations are always welcome! You can send a check to RPS Theatre Dance to the address above.

The Secret to Dancing at 106?

"Just keep moving!" #motivation

Come see us tonight at Mountie Preview! These girls are awesome!! 😘😍😘

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Library Day

I know, I know... The lab isn't your favorite place.

Today, y'all are working on finishing up five slides of your portfolio. I've updated your grades to reflect what is currently complete on your Google Slides. Your goal is to bring that grade up to a 100! Some of you already have completed everything. Take a look below to see what you should be doing today.

Check your grades! The end of Quarter 3 is next Friday, March 11!

DOWNLOAD GOOGLE CHROME.

If you haven't finished / don't have a 100:

• Click here to see the questions online. These are also on the rubrics that the sub will pass back.
• Remember that the splits pics slide should have all of your splits from this year on it.

If you have finished / have a 100:

• Make sure you have completed this survey from earlier this month (thespians were gone for this).
• Create a slide dedicated to costume/makeup ideas and prices for all of your dances.
• Look for prices and links to different costumes or parts of costumes.
• Send me pictures for the slide show: rpstheatredance@gmail.com
• These pictures should be from class. They can be selfies, snapchat pictures, or anything that shows what we do in dance!
• Seniors - search for baby and senior pictures and email me by March 30
• Brainstorm/contact businesses to purchase ads for our program (online ad form here). Here is a list of businesses who have already purchased:
• Blazing Hogs Construction
• Camila's Auto Sales
• El Rinconcito Restautrante
• Gaby's Bakery
• Jeff Cook Insurance
• Nails by Dottie
• R & R Pump Service
• Rainbow Auto Sales
• Ramirez Auto Repair

RHS Dance II Performs at Pep Rally!

Awesome job, Dance II! Even with some troubles hearing the music at the beginning, you did an amazing job bringing it back for a stellar performance!

#firedrillselfie 🔥😘

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Wear dance shirts tomorrow!

Wear your 💜 dance shirts 💜 tomorrow to support our Dance II girls at the RHS Pep Rally tomorrow!

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Choreo projects start tomorrow!

Choreo projects start tomorrow! Don't forget your phones and speakers! 📱📡🎵

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#surprise #firedrillselfie

I ❤️ that even in my absence, my girls can survive a #surprise #firedrillselfie #rpsdanceII

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A good reminder

😍 Remember to ❤️ dance, support your fellow dancers, and give 💯 every day in class! #judgementfreezone

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$15.50 due for shirts tomorrow! 💰

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#WhyITeach #❤️💛💚💙💜

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PD: Google Forms & Sheets

Good morning!

Thanks for joining me for PD on Google Forms & Sheets. If you'd like to follow along with me, you can click on the following link: https://goo.gl/qklH5s.

If you want to edit the slides:

1. Make sure you're logged into your Gmail account 
2. Click File > Make a Copy
3. Rename whatever you'd like and begin editing

Library Days: Thursday & Friday

Welcome back to the library!

Thanks to our first FIVE sponsors!

- Blazing Hogs Construction
- Camila's Auto Sales
- Gaby's Bakery
- Rainbow Auto Sales
- Ramirez Auto Repair

Currently, 1st and 2nd Hours are tied for 1st place! Fifth hour is 2nd! Hours 3, 6, & 7 are tied for third! :)

If you didn't do it yesterday, fill out this survey.

Next, open your portfolio and see what you need to finish before moving on to your next slides.

Reminders:

• Mark each slide with a clear title/heading.
• Be sure to answer ALL of the questions.
• If there is a sentence requirement, meet the requirement.
• Seniors - bring me baby and senior pictures by March 30.
• Money for shirts is due on Tuesday, or I will start selling your shirts to others.

Your next portfolio grade will come from the following slides:

• Ballet Choreography Video & Reflection
• Lyrical Choreography Video & Reflection
• Quarter 2 Assessment Videos & Reflection
• 1st Semester Splits Pictures
• 1st Hour: https://goo.gl/VThpoU
• 2nd Hour: https://goo.gl/r3E4m4
• 5th Hour: https://goo.gl/nFyXv8
• 6th Hour: https://goo.gl/CBQl44
• 7th Hour: https://goo.gl/piL2wv 
• 1st Semester Reflection

When you are finished, start another slide for costume and makeup ideas and prices!

 If you need the reflection questions, click here.

New enrollment posters! Just pink or rainbow? Let me know! ⬇️

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SELL THOSE ADS! 5th hour is in the lead right now for selling ads! 👏🏻👏🏻 Want to support our program? Email me: link in bio!

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Hacked :)

@shamarmooree 💎💎💎

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Seniors!

Seniors,
Don't forget your baby pictures and senior pictures! Email me or bring them to class! Love you, @wahorton5! 😘

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Register for dance

Page 56 in your Course Catalogs! Sign up and tell your frands! 😜😘

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Reminder for t shirt money!

$15.50 cash or check to RPS Theatre Dance. Don't worry, the shirt on top is mine!

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Shirts are in!

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Happy FriYAY!

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Tell people, and your friends to join theatre dance!☺️☺️

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#firedrillselfie #surprise

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#wcw

@eng.k.m is rocking it as a dance captain and soloist!  I'm so excited for and proud of this girl! Come see her and 141 other dancers 4/30 & 5/1 at Rogers High School!

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Rehearse!

Rehearse before tomorrow! YouTube.com/rpsdance. Bring t shirt whoever you can - $15.50!

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#teacherperks

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Don't forget!

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Theatre Dance Shirts

Students and parents,

Below is an image of our 2016 Theatre Dance shirt! This year, Team Graphics of Rogers will be making our shirts, and I am so happy with the final product!

For S-XL, the shirts are $15.50; for XXL, the shirts are $17.00. The shirts are comfort color violet with black and white ink. The shirts are not required.

Only the order forms are due Tuesday, January 19; the money is not due until Monday, February 15. Please bring cash or checks made payable to RPS Theatre Dance. Students will not receive their shirt until the money is paid; shirts should be here in February.

Thank you, and any questions can be directed to me at my new email address: ewhite@rps.k12.ar.us

Liz

WAC Student Volunteer Corps

The @waltonartscenter is looking for 20 students (ages 13-18) to be a part of their student volunteer corps! Applications are due 2/14! Check their website or talk to me for more info!

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our dateS are set!

And the planning begins! This year we will have two performances! #savethedateS

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Congratulations soloists and small groups!

Such a tough decision for our judges! Please congratulate our small group dancers and soloists!

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Theatre Dance on Snapchat!

Last year, a couple of my Dance II students made me a #snapchat. Y'all can follow me and Theatre Dance as I figure it out! Monday we start learning student choreography! Bring your clothes and great attitudes!

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Solo/Small Group Auditions

Solo and small group auditions are during class tomorrow! Be prepared to show :30 of your routine!

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Back to the library lab today! Last day!!

Hello and welcome back!

Remember to log in, download Google Chrome, log in to Gmail, and then head to drive!

Here is a copy of my portfolio.

Below are links to each set of portfolio slide instructions:
Slides 1-4 
Slides 5-9
Slides 10-12
Slides 13-17

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Welcome Back! LIBRARY DAY

Hello and welcome back!

Remember to log in, download Google Chrome, log in to Gmail, and then head to drive!

Below are links to each set of portfolio slides:
Slides 1-4 
Slides 5-9
Slides 10-12

After slide 12, there have been a couple of changes.
Slide 13 - Ballet Choreography Video & Reflection

1. After watching your videos, what score would you give yourself on this assessment, and why?
2. Give yourself and your group two positive pieces of feedback and two constructive pieces of feedback.
1. Positive (self):
2. Positive (group):
3. Constructive (self):
4. Constructive (group):
3. How did you work as a team? List your strengths and areas for improvement in 3-5 sentences.
4. Evaluate your technique and turnout as you danced. Provide 3-5 sentences about how you did (or did not) following basic ballet procedures like turnout, arm/feet placement, proper stance, etc.
5. What does your group need to do the next time for a even more successful performance?

Slide 14 - Lyrical Choreography Video & Reflection

1. After listening to the lyrics, what messages or emotions was the artist trying to explain? Explain in at least 3 sentences.
2. How did your group represent those lyrics? What movements specifically related to the words in the song. GIVE ME TWO EXAMPLES!
3. Evaluate your technique as you danced. Provide 3-5 sentences about how you did (or did not) following basic ballet procedures like turnout, arm/feet placement, proper stance, etc.
4. Did your group improve from the ballet performance to lyrical? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Slide 15 - Quarter 2 Assessment Videos & Reflection

1. What score would you give yourself on this assessment (A, B, C, D, F), and why? Explain in at least 2 sentences.
2. Give yourself some feedback, both constructive and positive:
1. Constructive:
2. Positive:
3. After watching the video with teacher commentary, what was one piece of feedback that you agree with?
4. Out of all of the areas of assessment, which area do you feel you did the best in? Why? Provide at least 3 sentences.
5. Out of all of the areas of assessment, which area do you feel you need the most improvement? Why? Provide at least 3 sentences.
6. Areas of Assessment:
1. Knowledge of choreography
2. Technical Skills
3. Rhythm/Tempo
4. Performance Skills
5. Rehearsal Days

Slide 16 - 1st Semester Splits Pictures

1. Although we haven't taken our splits pictures just yet, please go ahead and copy your pictures from previous splits pics to this slide. I want to see how each of your splits have hopefully changed throughout the first semester. 
2. Leave a space for your splits pictures that we will take this week!

Slide 17 - 1st Semester Reflection

1. Make a mini collage here of at least 10 pictures that sum up your first semester in dance! These could be pictures from you in class or things that we've learned so far!