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Dance

Libby Stackhouse, Instructor
Fine Arts, Ballet and Dance
B. F. A. Dance Performance, Boston Conservatory

Miss Stackhouse received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Boston Conservatory in Dance Performance.  Other training has included Ballet New England, Boston Ballet, and the Louisville Ballet. She has danced professionally with ballet, contemporary, and modern dance companies in San Diego, Ca, Boston, MA, New York City, and throughout New England.  She has been teaching dance for over a decade and is also certified in “Pilates” and as a personal trainer. She currently dances with Spindle City Ballet.
Dance classes focus on classical ballet principles using the vocabulary of the Soviet choreography instruction.
Goal: The classes are designed to develop an appreciation for classical dance form and its traditions and customs.  Classes include barre, center, adagio and allegro practice. An understanding and mastery of basic and intermediate level ballet positions and movements with an emphasis on correct body placement and use of ‘breathe’ are expected. Also the aspects of health and nutrition will be covered.
Audio/visual material, readings, Internet research, and attendance of live performance will enhance students’ dance education.
Students will be graded based on the following: quizzes and writing assignments (25 %,) participation, proper dancing attire, readiness for the class, and discipline (75 %.)  The Mid Term/Final Exam includes a demonstration and explanation of technique covered in class or participation in a school’s dance production (75 %,) and writing portion (25 %.)
Students will not be required to participate in school productions. Students may perform throughout the school year. Students will be responsible for special clothing and/or accessory cost.  Students in performance are expected to attend all after school rehearsals during the time prior to the performance.
If the student is injured and unable to participate, a doctor’s note is required.  The student not physically participating for an extended period of time, but present in class, will be responsible for a written assignment or presentation. If a student is absent from the class, it is that student’s responsibility to ask for the information and materials that may have been given out on the missed day.  The student should contact the teacher immediately upon returning to school.
The time and dates to make-up missed quizzes will be arranged upon the student’s return to school.
A deduction of three points will be taken off from the quarterly grade for each incident involving inappropriate attire, discipline, and lack of participation.  No late assignments will be accepted.
Students will be given four minutes after the second bell to change before the end of class to change back into their uniform.
Ladies attire: SOLID COLORED LEOTARD, OPAQUE TIGHTS OR LOW WHITE SOCKS, PINK BALLET SLIPPERS WITH ELASTICS. DANCE SKIRTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. LONG HAIR SHOULD BE SECURED IN BUN.  HAIR SHOULD BE KEPT NEATLY OFF THE FACE. NO BULKY JEWELRY, KNEE-HIGHS OR SHORTS.
Gentlemen: WHITE SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT WITHOUT LOGOS, SIGNS, OR WRITINGS, BLACK FITTED SWEATPANTS, WHITE SOCKS, AND WHITE BALLET SLIPPERS WITH ELASTICS. NO BAGGY PANTS OR SHORTS.
Attire for dance class and the performances are the student’s responsibility.  Costs will be kept at a minimum.