Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts

Dance

2 credit course. Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 offered. Placement by Audition.
Students have the option to take a second year of Dance.

Course Description
This class will offer students instruction in dance with a focus on Ballet, Modern, and Jazz. Also, the class will provide exposure to other styles such as Tap, African, and Hip-Hop. Students will develop a more disciplined mind and body through daily instruction in technique classes. Students will work on flexibility, strength, and control; experience the sheer joy and passion of the art form; and learn how to use dance to integrate mind, body, and spirit. This class will also provide students with a stimulating look at 20th century dance history, informing them of the past and current influences on the craft.

The ultimate goal of this class is for every student to be encouraged and rewarded for an open-minded approach to finding the artist within themselves. This is a pre-professional program geared towards preparing the student for college dance programs or professional auditions.

Prerequisites
Level 1: No dance experience is necessary.
Level 2: Students will demonstrate through an audition at least an intermediate level of dance training.
Level 3: Students will demonstrate through an audition an intermediate/advanced level.
Level 4: Students will demonstrate through an audition an advanced level of technique as well as excellent performance quality.

Audition Guidelines:
Level 1 - auditions will include a basic Ballet barre exercise and Jazz combinations that students will perform in small groups.

Levels 2 - will be given the same combinations; however, they will be altered to suit a higher level dancer.

Levels 3 & 4 - auditions will include a basic Ballet barre exercise and Jazz combinations performed across the floor. These students will also have to prepare a one minute solo to be performed in an audition. The solo should reflect the style of dance in which the student is most proficient.

Careers
The study of Dance may lead to these careers:

Arts Management
Dance Teacher
Physical Therapist
Professional Choreographer
Professional Dancer
Studio Owner
Rehearsal Director
Studio Manager
Dance Company Manager
Dance Therapist

Andea Heininge
Instructor
amheininge@fcps.edu

Instructor's Bio:
Andrea is a Fairfax County native, has just returned from living three years in New York City. While there she danced with PushFactor Dance Company and Undertoe Dance Project, worked for the New York International Ballet Competition, and taught dance classes at the New York Kids Club. She also served on the faculty of and was a judge for DanzJam Conventions in the New England area. She trained locally at the Center for Ballet Arts and performed as a member of Dancin’ Unlimited Dance Company and the Ballet Arts Ensemble. She attended summer programs including American Ballet Theater, North Carolina School of the Arts, Parsons Dance Company New York City Intensive and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. She received her BFA in Dance from Point Park University, where she was also awarded Outstanding Graduating Senior. At Point Park, she had the honor to work with such choreographers as Alan Hineline, Mark Diamond, Heidi Latsky, Sandra Torijano and Jeannie Hill. Andrea is dancing professional with Fusion Dance.

Curator: Roxanne Kaylor
Co-Designed By: Vinh Le