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The Whittier Christian High School Dance Department focuses on increasing technical skills in a variety of dance genres while fostering the spiritual growth of each dancer. Being a part of the WCHS Dance Department allows for students to become a part of a family that is united together in their passion for dance and love for one another and for Christ. Not only are students getting the opportunity to dance during the school day, they are provided with multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.
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Introduction to DanceIntroduction to Dance is meant for the student with little to no dance training. Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and other styles are offered. No audition for this course is needed. Terminology, History and Cultural Diversity and Dance are taught throughout the year.
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Intermediate DanceIntermediate Dance is by audition only and is typically meant for students in their second or third year of dancing. Students continue their dance training in styles learned in Intro. to Dance, but focus primarily on Jazz, Modern and Ballet. Students also get training in Improv and Composition.
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Advanced DanceAdvanced Dance is meant for the student with previous years of training, and is by audition only. All styles studied in the lower levels are visited again throughout the year, but at a much more intense level. Advanced Dance often has more performance opportunities throughout the year.
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