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Dance

Welcome to Dance

We will be exploring, investigating and creating together. Our dance curriculum, which is based on the Utah State Core Curriculum, allows for development of individual needs and interests. Our goal is to develop the whole child. We will be integrating dance with curriculum studied in the classroom. The integration will help to reinforce learning in the classroom, making connections with the world, as well as
teaching the concepts of dance. We will be moving, problem solving, collaborating and creating in every class. Your child will learn in a positive and safe learning environments that emphasizes doing their B-E-S-T to help your child develop to their fullest potential.


Side-by-Side Teaching
The Dance program is sponsored by the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Legislative Initiative, passed in 2008. The Initiative requires dance/arts specialist and classroom teacher to plan and collaborate together, to create wonderful lesson plans that integrate all subjects taught in the classroom. The regular classroom teacher will be present in all classes supporting and participating in the process of
dance.

Corinne Penka

Elementary Teacher

Mountain View Elementary

corinne.penka@slcschools.org

  • Dance class follows the Peace Builders rules.

    1. I will put others up instead of down.
    2. I will follow directions the first time given.
    3. I will keep my hands, feet, and mouth other objects to myself.
    4. I will raise my hand and wait for my turn to speak
    5. I will listen carefully

    All rules and consequences are supported from the regular classroom.

    1. Verbal warning from teacher
    2. If behavior persists, student will be asked to sit out and watch.

  • All students are encouraged to do their personal BEST. Students are evaluated on their individual accomplishments. Grading is based on progress, daily participation, and good citizenship and behavior. Assessments are often through performance assignments therefore attendance is of the utmost importance.

  • We will be exploring movement throughout the class. We will be taking off our shoes and socks to dance. Please dress appropriately. Girls should plan to wear pants that day in school and preferably a long t-shirt.

  • I believe in immediate and honest communication. I encourage and appreciate parent comments or questions regarding their child. I check my e-mail daily and make every effort to respond in a timely way. E-mail the most effective way to communicate with me. You may also leave a note in my faculty box or phone me before or after school.

  • Throughout our semester of dance your child’s picture may be taken for newspaper articles, presentations, displays and archival documentation. Please indicate your approval of your child’s picture being used on the parent and student agreement page.

  • At the end of each dance semester, students will perform in an informance. An informance is an informal, informational performance. The dance is a process oriented program. Costumes and production will be minimal. It is a time when we can share what we have been dancing about with the school and the parents. The dates and times of the informances will be in the school calendar, class newsletters and on a flyer/invitation that will be sent out a week prior to performance.

  • It’s always great to have an extra set of eyes, hands and ideas. I love to have parents come to class to observe and participate. If you would like to come please email me and/or the classroom teacher, expressing your interest. In accordance with district policy, all volunteers will be asked to sign a volunteer agreement. This agreement deals with confidentiality issues and volunteer ethics.

  • Donations to the dance program is always welcomed and appreciated
    Some ideas:

    • Music and CD
    • Books
    • Props
    • Costumes and fabric
    • Teaching springboards: such things of nature, seashells, photographs,scarves, interesting photos, etc