Dance in the Lower Middle School consists of appropriate partnering etiquette, locomotor and non-locomotor skills in social dance forms, dance vocabulary, historical context, presentation, and will be taught with an emphasis on character education.

The program not only teaches students about the dance forms, their origins, and provides practical experience in social/partner dance, but emphasizes dance etiquette and decorum, both valuable character education components.

Dance in the Upper School introduces students to the genres of contemporary, jazz, and ethnic dance presented in cultural and historical context. Students learn vocabulary, principles and elements of each style. The focus of the class is on students’ development of kinesiological body awareness, technical facility, spatial expressiveness, and personal creativity. Evaluation of student progress is continual and is integrated into the daily learning process in the following ways: teacher critique, student self-assessment, and peer response.

Upper School students have the opportunity to take Musical theatre tap dance. This is a unique dance style that combines traditional tap steps with the energy and excitement of musical theatre. Students will learn beginning - intermediate tap skills, rhythm and coordination along with self expression while accepting criticism and making the proper corrections when working with others.