SEVENTH FIRE

DANCE TECHNIQUE PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

The Dance Technique Program offers students an alternative learning opportunity that promotes academic excellence through a holistic approach to health and wellness in the art of dance. Students build technique, confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while developing strength, flexibility, coordination, and artistry.

DANCE TECHNIQUE PROGRAM

The purpose of the dance technique program is to offer students an alternative learning opportunity that promotes academic excellence with a holistic approach to health and wellness around the art of dance.
In addition to physical development, students will improve their sense of belonging, team and social skills, work ethic, confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills.
Instruction will focus primarily on the development of individual dance techniques, including alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and artistic skills, while also incorporating group exercises and combinations to encourage teamwork and performance skills.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Technique Training

• Ballet and Jazz foundations
• Proper alignment, balance, coordination, musicality, and artistry

Performance Development

• Exploration of multiple dance styles
• Practice through combinations and choreography
• Focus on confidence, stage presence, and performance quality

Dance Conditioning/Training

• Strength endurance, flexibility, and core development
• Pilates, TRX, and functional training methods
• Injury prevention and personal goal setting

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Jazz Technique	Strength Conditioning	Ballet Technique	Combo and Performance Development	Gym