2024-2025 RVHS DANCE PROGRAM HANDBOOK (1).docx

**Dance Educator:** Uriah Huffman, MFA **Courses:** Dance I, Dance II, Dance III, Dance IV: Talented and Gifted **Dance Instagram: \@rvh.dance** **Email:** uhuffman\@richland2.org **Room:** D101 **Classroom Phone: [(803) 699-2999](https://www.google.com/search?q=ridge+view+high+school&rlz=1C1GC...

**Dance Educator:** Uriah Huffman, MFA **Courses:** Dance I, Dance II, Dance III, Dance IV: Talented and Gifted **Dance Instagram: \@rvh.dance** **Email:** uhuffman\@richland2.org **Room:** D101 **Classroom Phone: [(803) 699-2999](https://www.google.com/search?q=ridge+view+high+school&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1017US1017&oq=ridge+view+high+school&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i175i199i512j0i512l6j46i175i199i512j0i512.3375j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#)** ext.84101 **Asynchronous Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/vsw-kgnr-ivz?hs=122&authuser=0** **RVHS Mission:** **Ridge View High School offers a premier learning environment by providing authentic, collaborative, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences and opportunities that prepare students for the 21st century challenges and responsibilities of global citizenship** **RVHS Dance Model:** **We build artistic excellence, compassion, appreciation and cultural awareness; through movement practice, inquiry and collaboration!** ***Dance Program Course(s) Description*** The intent of the RVHS Dance Program is to build awareness of artistic ability, increase dance scholarship and build dance appreciation and participation,within the context of dance movement. All RVHS Dance Program classes will concentrate on movement practice through an African Diasporic context/curriculum; to serve the population of RVHS. The RVHS Dance courses will utilize inquiry-based learning, real world connection(s), collaboration and critical reflection as a means to embody the Ridgeview Dance Program model and produce successful dance scholars. **[Dance Program Goals:]** - - - - - - - - - - ***The Ridge View High School Dance Company*** ***National Honor Society for Dance Arts*** ***Ufalme African Dance Company*** ***RV Hip Hop*** **The RVHS chapter of NHSDA, Ufalme African Dance Company and RVHH are all housed under the Ridge View High School Dance Company. This company operates as a professional dance company within the Dance program, with the Director of Dance as its spearhead.** **In order for students to be a part of any of the subgroups, they must request or be invited by the Dance Director to be a part of the RVHS Dance Company. All guidelines can be found in the RVHS Dance Company handbook and can be requested from the Dance Director.** ***Grading Policies*** Ridge View High School believes that the **purpose** of grades is to give feedback on content mastery, content understanding, and/or to show progress towards mastery of a skill or specific content. Grades are calculated using a total points system. The points system is divided into two categories: - - - - - These are a minimum number of assignments required every 9 weeks for all classes. - - **[Major Dance Assignments]** - - - - - - - - - All students will start with FULL participation points at the beginning of the semester. Points will be docked *if* student(s) violate policies and procedures. Examples include violating dress code, violating studio etiquette class tardiness, absences, unauthorized cell phone usage, not actively participating in class etc. Points will be adjusted/updated by Friday of each week so that students know their standing for that week. **[Minor Dance Assignments]** - - - - - **[Final Exam(s): Two Part Exam ]** - - **[Performance Tasks]** Dance is a PERFORMANCE ART; therefore, students will complete performance tasks that will be counted as major assessment grades. These performances will include the Giving Bowl, Holiday Arts Festival, Winter Wishes, Hall Flash Mobs and the Spring Dance Concert. Failure to complete performance tasks will results in a grade of 0 and could impact student's overall grade **[Rehearsal Clause ]** There will be ***required/mandatory*** rehearsals and performances outside of school hours, dates are still to be determined, and will be communicated as soon as they are organized by the Dance Director. **[Dance Training ]** Dance requires extensive practice and training in order to be successful in performance. Training WILL include weekly track runs, body weight training, cross fit training and flexibility training. Students must participate in all forms of dance training; there are NO exceptions! **[Content Recovery Policy:]** Content recovery is defined as a course-specific, skill-based learning opportunity for students who are still enrolled in the course with the original teacher of record assigned by the school. Content recovery allows students to retake a subset of the course including a single unit, more than one unit, or supplemental assignments/activities assigned and approved by a certified instructor as needed for student mastery of course content. Rules and Procedures: 1. 2. a. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ***Absences*** [Richland Two Attendance Policy:] Students are allowed 10 absences in any year-long course and five (5) absences in any semester course. - **[Make-Up Work (Missing An Assignment Due To An Absence): ]** If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to retrieve missed assignments and make plans to complete and turn them in. According to district policy, students are allowed - - **[How Absences Affect Daily Participation Points]** - a. ***Cell Phone Policy*** District Policy: - - - - - Consequences for having cell phones out in class: - - ***Student Health:*** Our dance classes are rigorous and will expose students to movements s/he isn't accustomed to. Students may occasionally feel muscle tenderness due to physical activity, which is very common. Please keep in mind: - [Sick] If a student is sick, they should remain home or ask to go to the nurse who can provide further assistance! [Serious Injury ] In the event a student develops a serious injury; a signed doctor's note with an appropriate letterhead with physician contact information, must be submitted to Dance Director. The note must state that the student is medically unable to dance in order to be excused and given an alternative assignment to complete. - - ***Supplies*** (1)Composition notebook or spiral notebook designated as Dance Response Journal Pens and Pencils Chromebook Charger Water Bottle Dance Bag Tiger Balm/Icy Hot ***Dance Attire*** Ladies Attire Option(s) (BLACK OR GRAY ONLY) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentlemen Attire (BLACK OR GRAY ONLY) - - - - - - - - Hair, Nail and Make-Up Policy - - - - - - - - \*Fresh hair styles, long nails, "fit" of the day is not a reason to NOT participate fully in dance class. Students should keep in mind that they WILL sweat. These are DANCE PERFORMANCE CLASSES. [All Items can be purchased via Amazon, Walmart, Target, Turning Pointe or Academy Sports ] ***Discipline*** Failure to adhere to rules and procedures will result in the following consequences: - - - - - **[\*Severity Clause:]** Any student that violates rules and procedures continuously or puts themselves or any other students in physical harm, will be removed from class or referred to administration for further disciplinary action. Disrespect of any kind WILL NOT be tolerated! **Studio Expectations** **RATIONALE AND CONSEQUENCES FOR POINT DEDUCTION** **CHART \#1 of 3** +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **EXPECTATION(S)** | **RATIONALE(S)** | **CONSEQUENCE(S)** | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | | - - | - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - - - | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - - | - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - - - | - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - | - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | - - - | - - | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - - | | | | | | | | - - | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - | - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - - | - - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 9. | - | - - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 10\. Student is to | - | - | | perform the warm-up | | | | exercise fully and | | | | properly | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ **CLASS EXPECTATIONS** **CHART \#2 of 3** +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **EXPECTATION(S)** | **RATIONALE(S)** | **CONSEQUENCE(S)** | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | 11\. Skipping class | - | - - | | is strictly | | | | prohibited | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 12\. Student is to | - | - | | participate in | | | | class to his/ her | | | | fullest potential | | | | every day | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 13\. Misconduct: | - | - - | | disruptive, | | | | noncompliant, | | | | excessive talking, | | | | disrespectful | | | | behavior, | | | | inappropriate | | | | movement/ language | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 14\. Students | - | - - | | aren\'t permitted | | | | to leave class | | | | without the Dance | | | | Director's | | | | permission. | | | | Students may not | | | | leave 10 minutes | | | | after the bell or | | | | 10 minutes before | | | | the dismissal bell. | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 15. Students aren\'t | - - - | - | | permitted to use | | | | the restroom | | | | (unless advised | | | | via doctor's | | | | note) or leave to | | | | get water during | | | | class. Students | | | | should bring | | | | water to class | | | | and utilize class | | | | transition time | | | | to use the | | | | bathroom. | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 16. | - - | - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 17. | - | - - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 18. | - | - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ **CLASS EXPECTATIONS** +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **EXPECTATION(S)** | **RATIONALE(S)** | **CONSEQUENCE(S)** | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | 19. | - - - - | - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | 20. | - - | - - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | - | - - | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | **Mirror | **Mirrors are tools | - - | | Guidelines:** | for dance technique | | | | and learning.** | | | **Students should not | | | | abuse the use of | | | | mirrors for picture | | | | taking, Tik Tok | | | | Videos etc. Violation | | | | of this will result | | | | in 0 points for the | | | | day** | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+