Dance - Greater Atlanta Christian School Dance Artistic integrity beats at the heart of dance at GAC. We believe that our ability to dance is a God-given gift and it is our joy to teach our children how to worship and show glory to God through dance and movement. We seek to positively influence a younger culture through artistic integrity and help them understand their contribution to the world and the Christian community. We believe in the value of teaching students how to use their bodies to portray a positive message and to use their gifts to the glory of the Lord. Students study dance history, movement, anatomy, technique and composition/choreography. Beginner Dance (6th Grade) Intermediate Dance (7th-8th Grade) Advanced Dance (7th-8th Grade) Beginning/Intermediate level technique This is an instruction-based course designed for the beginning to intermediate dancer. Students will study Ballet, Modern, and Jazz technique. Other areas of concentration will include dance history, anatomy, movement science, vocabulary, improvisation and composition/choreography. Students in sixth grade may be placed in Introduction to Dance. There is no pre-requisite for this class. Advanced technique This is an instruction-based course designed for the dancer with extensive previous dance training. Students will study Ballet, Modern, and Jazz technique. Other areas of concentration will include dance history, anatomy, movement science, vocabulary, improvisation and composition/choreography. Students in seventh through eighth grades may be placed in Advanced Dance. Placement in this class for students new to the dance department will be determined by results of the spring audition or teacher recommendation. Beginner/Intermediate Dance Advanced Dance (9th-12th grades) Beginning/Intermediate level technique This is an instruction-based course designed for the beginning to intermediate dancer. Students will study Ballet, Modern, and Jazz technique. Other areas of concentration will include dance history, anatomy, movement science, vocabulary, improvisation and composition/choreography. Students in ninth through twelve grades may be placed in Intro to Dance. There is no pre-requisite for this class. Placement in this class for students new to the dance department will be determined by results of the spring audition. Advanced technique This is an instruction-based course designed for the dancer with one-two years in a high school dance program and/or two or more years of recent studio training. Students will study Ballet, Modern, and Jazz technique. Other areas of concentration will include dance history, anatomy, movement science, vocabulary, improvisation and composition/choreography. Students in ninth through twelve grades may be placed in Advanced Dance. Placement in this class for students new to the dance department will be determined by results of the spring audition or teacher recommendation. November 19: The Nutcracker (Friends & Family Performance) November 20: The Nutcracker (Meadowcreek Performance) February 11: Peter and the Wolf April 15: Spring Elective Concert national arts standards Purchase event tickets Spartanettes Dance Team Contact Kara Johnson Dance Teacher More Dance Opportunities School of Ballet Spartanettes Dance Team A Prayer for Dancers Dance with me today Oh, God For I am fearfully, and wonderfully made Your presence with me is a gift Oh, God Let Your light shine through me and not fade I send up to heaven this dance a prayer Protect me from injury I move in Your care I will praise You Lord for the grace You have shown Until I can dance at Your heavenly throne. Amen Psalm 149:3 “Let them praise his name with dancing…”