​Ozen Magnet High School Dance Department
Principles of Dance I
This class offers movement classes in the four basic dance techniques; which are taught in a weekly rotating curriculum. In addition, students study Dance Theory every week: dance terminology, skeletal & muscular systems, choreographic process, and dance history. A required performance is presented each spring semester in the form of a dance concert.
Course # 1192 Audition Required
Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Modern techniques; Dance Theory
1Fine Art Credit - yearlong course
Principles of Dance II
Course #2192 Continuation from Dance I
1Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
​Principles of Dance III
Course # 3192 Continuation from Dance II
1Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
​Principles of Dance IV
Course # 4192 Continuation from Dance III
1Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course

​World Dance Forms I (Ballroom & Latin)
This class is a movement class offering an introduction to Ballroom and Latin Dance. The Ballroom and Latin techniques are taught in a weekly rotating curriculum, using the syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. The dances in this class are to be danced with a partner. Students study dance theory: terminology, dance anatomy, dance history, and each dances character/style. Students are required to participate in the Annual Spring Dance Concert.
Course # 1195 NO Audition required
Ballroom dances - Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, & Quickstep
Latin dances - Rumba, Cha cha cha, Jive, Samba & Paso Doble'
1 Fine Art Credit - yearlong course
World Dance Forms II (Ballroom & Latin)
Course # 2195 Continuation of World Dance Forms I
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
World Dance Forms III (Ballroom & Latin)
Course # 3195 Continuation from Ballroom & Latin II
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
World Dance Forms IV (Ballroom & Latin)
Course # 4195 Continuation from Ballroom & Latin III
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course

Dance Performance Ensemble (Ozen Dance Company)
Dance Performance Ensemble is an intense realistic experience for students to work as an ensemble, under the direction/guidance of a director, guest choreographers and rehearsal directors. The class functions as a dance company engaged in methods of creation, rehearsal, and performance. The Ozen Dance Company class combines performance elements such as dance, music, costume, and theatrical design, with performance opportunities.
Course # 1195PER Prerequisite Principles of Dance I
Audition required annually
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
Dance Performance Ensemble II
Course # 2195PER Continuation of Dance Performance Ensemble I
Audition required annually
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
Dance Performance Ensemble III
Course # 3195PER Continuation of Dance Performance Ensemble II
Audition required annually
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course
Dance Performance Ensemble IV
Course # 4195PER Continuation of Dance Performance Ensemble III
Audition required annually
1 Fine Art/Elective Credit - yearlong course

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