Practice Videos for Theatre Dance

Hello all!

Below are the videos after our first day of in-class rehearsals led by our dance captains!  You all did a fabulous job.  Up to date RHS videos can be found here.  Up to date HHS videos can be found here.

3rd Hour 

4th Hour 

6th Hour

7th Hour

Thursday/Friday Instructions

Hello all!

First, please fill out the survey about the Dance Captain Choreography.  Then, continue with the rest of the instructions.

Congratulations, Dance Captains!

3rd Hour - Esther Atkinson

4th Hour - Rebecca Daniel, Anna McCoy, Molly Revior

6th Hour - Jessica Jobst, Alex Olsen

7th Hour - Tania Hernandez

You will receive a score for completion in Quarter 2, and you will receive a score for the quality of your work during Quarter 3.  Please be sure to complete quality work.  Here is the rubric for your portfolio.

Everyone continue here!

1. Download and open Google Chrome.
2. Log into your gmail (if you forgot your username, email me or have a friend email me rhs.ocfd@gmail.com - I'll get it and email you back ASAP, but do it at the beginning of class).
3. You should have received a slip of paper detailing which items in your portfolio are incomplete.  If something is highlighted, then it is incomplete.  These should be your focus areas for the next two days in the lab.  
4. Go to your drive, but clicking on the 9 boxes at the top right of screen or type in drive.google.com
5. Find your Portfolio and open it.
6. Below, you should be able to find directions for each of the parts of the portfolio.  You will have to scroll to find each part.

Directions:

• Title page
• Table of contents with slide numbers
• Class Mission Statement
• Individual Goal
• Quarter 1 Assessment
• Q1 Assessment Reflection
• Lyrical Choreography Project
• Lyrical Choreography Reflection
• Choreographer Profile
• Modern Choreography Project
• Modern Choreography Reflection
• Quarter 2 Assessment
• Q2 Assessment Reflection
• Class Mission
• Quarter 1 Reflection, Lyrical Reflection, Choreographer Profile
• Modern Reflection
• Quarter 2 Reflection

Audition Information for the Spring Concert

What a great first semester of Theatre Dance!  It is so wonderful to create movement and work with this motivated group of students.  They have impressed me so much, and I cannot wait to see what the Spring semester brings!

There are two auditions coming up in the first two weeks of school.  One is for the Class Dance Captain role, and the other is for any small group or individual audition for the performance.

The Rogers Public School Dance Concert is on Sunday, March 2, 2014.  The dress rehearsal, which will be closed to the public, is on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  Please save these dates.  More information will follow as we approach our performance.

Dance Captain Auditions

Thank you for your interest in being a dance captain for your Theatre Dance class.  This position is a very important role!  You will be responsible for creating and teaching your choreography to the class.  Therefore, you must keep some things in mind as you choreograph:

- what are the strengths of the class?

- what are the weaknesses of the class?

- how many people are in the class?

- how can we apply the skills that we have learned this year to this dance?

- is the language and content of the song appropriate for all viewers?

- how can cheap costumes be incorporated into this piece?

- will you be present in class the majority of the 3rd quarter?  can you accept this job and complete it?

Auditions for Dance Captain will be Monday, January 6 during class.  The instructor and the students in the class will evaluate your performance and vote for the dance captain.  You will need the following for your performance.

- :30 - :60 seconds choreographed (the more you have the better)

- music that you could play on a stereo (CD or music player should be fine)

- explanation of what you envision for the rest of the performance

- ideas for cheap costumes (aim for about $5 per person)

- ability to answer questions about your leadership style, ideas for teaching, etc.

Small Group Auditions

Thank you for your interest in being in a small group number in the first ever Theatre Dance production!  I am so excited to be able to showcase your skills and talents!  Although you only have to audition with a portion of your dance, I will request that each week you show me more of the completed dance.  I reserve the right to pull your number from the show if it does not progress at a rate ready for the performance on March 2.

Auditions for small group numbers will be on Monday, January 13 during class.  These will be recorded for a panel of judges to evaluate.  We will make a decision by Friday.  If you want to audition with someone from another class, set up a time with me.  For your audition, you will need the following:

- :30 - :60 seconds choreographed (the more you have the better)

- music that you could play on a stereo (CD or music player should be fine)

- explanation of what you envision for the rest of the performance

- ideas for costumes

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!