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跳舞
The SHC 跳舞 Program offers a diverse movement experience in ballet, 当代, 爵士乐, hip-hop and modern dance. Students develop technique, 表达式, choreography skills and critical discourse of various dance forms. Progressing through the curriculum, students explore a range of techniques and styles and engage in choreography. The program aims to equip students with specialized knowledge and skills for performing arts, fostering growth, appreciation and communication in dance. It prepares students to become creative, disciplined and well-rounded professionals, emphasizing experiential learning, collaboration and inclusivity.
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SHC's 跳舞 Program integrates dance as both an academic and co-curricular pursuit. 课程 such as Fundamentals of 跳舞, Advanced 跳舞 and Composition, and Advanced 跳舞 and Composition Honors are offered. Students in these courses showcase their talents at events like the annual dance showcase, school masses and instrumental music shows. 除了类, students can participate in the SHC 跳舞 Team, a Hip Hop performance group or The Company, a weekly gathering for dance technique and choreography open to all skill levels. Both groups have the opportunity to perform at the annual dance showcase, while the SHC 跳舞 Team also takes part in school rallies, athletic events, competitions and an annual Golden State Warriors game. Our alumni continue their dance careers and education at various institutions, including with the Sacramento Ballet, SMU, UCSB, Washington State University, 和普遍服务基金.
Originally from Miami, Florida, Ms. Laura Wexler has been teaching Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary dance for over 25 years. Her training includes Boston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and New World School of the Arts. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance performance and a minor in business. 虽然, she was recognized by the American 大学 跳舞 Association and invited to perform at John F. Kennedy Center in New York. Her choreography has been showcased throughout Florida and the Bay Area. Ms. Wexler has had the opportunity to study and perform with ODC/San Francisco, Les Ballet Africains, 巴西的舞蹈, 跳舞 Through Time and Garth Fagan 跳舞. In 2005, she was a featured dancer in the movie 租金, directed by Christopher Columbus. In 2006, she founded her own dance studio, San Francisco 跳舞 Space, which continues to train students in Ballet and Contemporary. Beyond the dance studio, Ms. Wexler has her certification in 跳舞 Healing from Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL where she worked as an artist in residence. Ms. Wexler joined the SHC community in 2007 and lives with her husband and two teenage sons in 马林县.
