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Assistant Principals:
Elizabeth Orsini-Fox Mark A. Main Zoanne Wilkins Michael Troy Michael Potwardski
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Objectives:
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To enhance ones physical skills (ex. alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythmic accuracy, spatial
awareness, and precision).
To develop ones own natural creative movement abilities.
To cultivate the artistry of ones dancing (ex. musicality, expressiveness & stage presence, movement fluency/
transitions, phrasing)
To instill an appreciation for dance as an art form and make connections between dance, your self, the
community, the rest of the world.
Dance Class Expectations: In order to Create a Strong and Supportive Dance Community, We Agree to..
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Phone/Electronic Device Policy: Cell phones/devices are to be shut off and stored away with ones belongings.
Personal electronics will not be used in class unless requested by the teacher. Ms. Mac may use a device for the purpose of
dance education during class (ex. video of choreography project), and this will be stated.
Office Hours: You may sign up for homework help, rehearsal, or conference time with Ms. Mac during designated
times. These times are subject to change and will be posted weekly. You may NOT sign up during a time when you have
another class scheduled. When your appointment is approved, Ms. Mac will give you a pass to give to your lunch
monitor. Eat lunch first!!! Arrive promptly and ready to work.
Participation Rubric
CRITERIA
4 (100%-90%)
3 (89%-80%)
2 (79%-65%)
1 (64%-55%)
Preparation
Sometimes is
prepared to dance
with attire/
materials/dance
knowledge.
Rarely/Never
prepared to dance
with attire/
materials/dance
knowledge.
Effort
Always
demonstrates best
work individually
and in groups.
Always dances with
energetic
commitment,
strength, and
emotion.
Sometimes
demonstrates best
work individually
and/or in groups.
Sometimes dances
with energetic
commitment,
strength, and
emotion.
Rarely/Never
demonstrates best
work individually
and/or in groups.
Rarely/Never
dances with
energetic
commitment,
strength, and
emotion.
Always
demonstrates Self
Discipline and Body
Awareness.
Always works
kindly &
collaboratively.
Sometimes
demonstrates Self
Discipline and Body
Awareness.
Sometimes works
kindly &
collaboratively.
Professionalism
Rarely/Never
demonstrates Self
Discipline and Body
Awareness.
Rarely/Never works
kindly &
collaboratively.
Observation Credit:
Partial Credit: Students who are okd to complete observation forms and are professional with behavior, will
receive partial credit (2) for the day.
0 Credit: Students who did not complete observation forms professionally will receive a 0 for the day.
*Parents will be notified if students have difficulty meeting dance class expectations. Conferences/Class Visits
may be arranged as well as communication with the Guidance Counselors, Deans, and Administration.
Doctors Notes: Students who have a Doctors Note may need to observe class. An alternative assignment will
be given to these students and this will count toward participation for that day (grade depending on work
completed). All directions on the assignment must be followed. *Students without notes, will be expected to
modify movement whenever possible. Partial credit will only be given if the student completes an observation
form. Always see Ms. Mac before class regarding medical concerns.
Homework Policy: Homework is assigned approximately once a week. This may be in the form of a worksheet,
internet assignment, a journal assignment, and/or and rehearsal.
Homework Pick Up/Reminders: You are responsible for picking up paper homework at the HWK STOP or from the
Assistants. HWK will also be posted on the Dance Program Website
On Time Work: Worksheets are due by the following class, Internet assignments are due by Sunday evening, unless
stated otherwise. Completed homework should be placed in your class mailbox.
Late Work: Late homework will not receive full credit. Please see the Homework Grading Rubric. Homework will NOT
be accepted at the end of the Marking Period (to be announced in class).
Graded Work: Once your HWK is graded, it will be put into your Dance Portfolio. Some assignments/Worksheets you
may be asked to keep in your Dance Folder. See the attached Homework Rubric.
Dancers will remove shoes and socks and dance barefoot OR Tan colored Jazz shoes.. If interested in purchasing
actual dance footwear for a specific dance form, please see Ms. Mac.
Jewelry should be removed before class, hair should be pulled away from the face and all students should carry
deodorant and be aware of self-cleanliness.
Unprepared: Being unprepared will lower the students participation grade.
Required Materials!!!:
Dance Attire - See Above.
Dance Journal - A marble composition notebook
Dance Folder - For student organization of materials and communication
Pencil/Pen - always on hand to have something to write with. Ms. Mac does not lend pens or pencils.
Performances:
Performances are a huge part of our end of 1st (January) and 2nd semesters (June). It takes a great deal of preparation and
hard work to become performance ready. It is a privilege and opportunity earned by students who can follow the class
expectations.
What happens if Im pulled from the performance (not including medical excuse)?
In the event that you are pulled from the performance, a research project will be assigned to you in place of performance.
While the rest of the class rehearses and prepares, you would work on completing a dance research project. The grade
you earn on this project would take the place of the grade you would have earned on the performance. However, the
maximum grade you would earn for the end of the year would be a 70% (C), depending on the work handed in. This
restriction has been put in place because the project can not make up for the amount of actual dancing you would miss
during class. The amount of work in writing the paper does not equal the same amount of mental and physical work the
student who are performing are required to complete.
**If you have a medical excuse from a performance, you will be also be required to complete a research project. You will
be able to receive full credit, although a DOCTORS NOTE MUST BE PRESENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
I have read the dance class syllabus and understand the expectations of the M.S. 137 Dance Program. I am
aware that I am expected to reach my greatest potential EACH CLASS and take responsibility for my own
learning as well as my behavior/attitude choices and actions.
Print First and Last Name (print): _______________________________________ Dance Class #: ____________
(Student)
Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________
Student Email: _______________________________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________
Parent Email: ____________________________________
Parent Phone Number: ___________________________
Media/Technology: The M.S. 137 Dance Program utilizes technology to build communication and support
learning. This is also an important part of the Common Core Standards (Students use technology and digital media
strategically and capably. )
I have read the following media/technology information and agree to how it will be used as a tool to assist
learning within the dance program.
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________
***IF there are concerns with the use of media/technology, please notify Ms. Mac a soon as possible by
attaching a signed message to the contract, or send Ms. Mac a an email at gmacalintal@schools.nyc.gov.