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Dancing for Film & Theater

The course invites students to explore movement as a powerful storytelling tool. This class blends technique, creativity, and
expression—teaching students how dance translates from stage to screen.

Through choreography, improvisation, and performance projects, students gain a deeper
understanding of body awareness, rhythm, and collaboration while learning how movement enhances visual storytelling in film and live theater.

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Dance encourages students to connect deeply with themselves and others through movement. Participants will:

  • Build confidence and self-expression through performance.

  • Strengthen empathy and communication by interpreting emotions through physical storytelling.

  • Develop resilience through practice, persistence, and feedback.

  • Experience joy and belonging as part of a supportive creative community.

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And designed for all skill levels. Students will create and
perform original choreography for filmed dance sequences and stage productions.

STUDENTS WILL STRENGTHEN

Whirling Dervishes Performing

Literacy & Comprehension

Interpreting choreographic notation, song lyrics,
and performance scripts.

Critical Thinking

Analyzing how movement communicates emotion, theme, and
narrative.

Mathematical & Spatial Awareness

Counting rhythm, recognizing patterns,
and coordinating group formations.

Cultural Understanding

Exploring diverse dance traditions and historical
contexts that shape performance.

Dance Rehearsal

Valuable skills

 

  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Working as part of an ensemble to produce polished performances.

  • Discipline & Time Management: Rehearsing consistently and meeting
    production deadlines.

  • Adaptability: Learning to perform for both stage and camera environments.

  • Creative Direction: Developing choreography and staging movement for cinematic expression.

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