Not a dancer? Not a problem! This dancing is for everyone! Come learn some of the most fun social dances from a life-long dancer who cares more about people than technique and wants to encourage anyone who feels awkward (or comfortable!) to find their own groove on the dance floor. And seriously, some of these dances don't require much more than being able to take four steps forward, backward, or to the side. You do that everyday. This makes it fun! Introverted or worried about crowds? I hear you. I'm willing to work at your pace encouraging you try things you haven't tried before without forcing you to break boundaries you're not yet comfortable with. I believe growth comes from trying new things, but I also believe people are all unique and deserve to be treated with respect--especially regarding personal space. Still not sure? Check out some of these videos if you're curious what kinds of dances we'll do! Also, feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or curiosity regarding this class! I'm happy to listen to you and share my passion for dancing with you, student or parent. :) Easy: Borrowdale Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFHBidfCyV0 Easy: Boston Tea Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff51H03U7FU Medium: Irish Washerwoman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBgBbRgwr5 Hard: Dayagim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT-U3YKf9H0 ((Hard will likely not be done in this class unless requested by all students, we will start easy learning steps and moving to more difficult dances as appropriate)) Bring: "~A water bottle! We will take frequent water breaks, but as dancing is exercise and it is quicker to drink closer to class, I recommend bringing your own container to minimize trips to the fountain. ~A good attitude! If a student is unwilling to participate due to poor attitude they will be asked to leave the class and find a parent, but if unable to dance for any other reason all students and/or parents are welcome to stay, watch, and participate as they are able. ~Comfortable shoes/socks/or feet! No flip-flops/flimsy shoes unless you're willing to dance barefoot. I also don't recommend dancing in stilettos. Ouch.
Requirements:
Please bring a waterbottle and a good attitude! This is a very active class and if we are doing it right you will work up a sweat each week!
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Social Dancing: Folk, Swing, Line, and More!
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Tauscher, Ellie
Winter/Spring 2021
Dance
- Folk
Schedule:
Wednesday - Auditorium - 002: 3:00 pm - 4:29 pm
Description:
Not a dancer? Not a problem! This dancing is for everyone!
Come learn some of the most fun social dances from a life-long dancer who cares more about people than technique and wants to encourage anyone who feels awkward (or comfortable!) to find their own groove on the dance floor. And seriously, some of these dances don't require much more than being able to take four steps forward, backward, or to the side. You do that everyday. This makes it fun!
Introverted or worried about crowds? I hear you.
I'm willing to work at your pace encouraging you try things you haven't tried before without forcing you to break boundaries you're not yet comfortable with. I believe growth comes from trying new things, but I also believe people are all unique and deserve to be treated with respect--especially regarding personal space.
Still not sure?
Check out some of these videos if you're curious what kinds of dances we'll do! Also, feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or curiosity regarding this class! I'm happy to listen to you and share my passion for dancing with you, student or parent. :)
Easy: Borrowdale Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFHBidfCyV0
Easy: Boston Tea Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff51H03U7FU
Medium: Irish Washerwoman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBgBbRgwr5
Hard: Dayagim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT-U3YKf9H0
((Hard will likely not be done in this class unless requested by all students, we will start easy learning steps and moving to more difficult dances as appropriate))
Bring: "~A water bottle! We will take frequent water breaks, but as dancing is exercise and it is quicker to drink closer to class, I recommend bringing your own container to minimize trips to the fountain.
~A good attitude! If a student is unwilling to participate due to poor attitude they will be asked to leave the class and find a parent, but if unable to dance for any other reason all students and/or parents are welcome to stay, watch, and participate as they are able.
~Comfortable shoes/socks/or feet! No flip-flops/flimsy shoes unless you're willing to dance barefoot. I also don't recommend dancing in stilettos. Ouch.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$40, Term Total = $40
Class Fee:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Sock Hoppin' Swing Dance
Ages 12yr-18yr
Tatco-Nowak, Jay
Spring 2022
Dance
- Swing
Schedule:
Thursday - Dance Studio B - 118: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
The Lindy Hop is a social dance that started in 1928 in Harlem, NY. This class will focus on learning the basics of connection, footwork, and movement. We will stay true to the heart of the dance as a social dance and learn to lead and follow the dance, rather than learn a choreographed routine. If you've ever wanted to learn how to dance to the music freely without having to follow a routine, this class is for you!
You'll need: Dance shoes - flat soled tennis shoes will work. Keds or Vans encouraged or leather soled dance shoes. Jazz shoes not recommended, you may get stepped on! Plan to practice at home 15 minutes each day.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Soldering Fundamentals
Ages 12yr-19yr+
Webster, Michael
Fall 2024
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
We will be learning how to safely solder, understand the care and cleaning of equipment, learn what equipment is needed, and how it is used. We will explore different techniques, types of solder, how to remove solder devices, and practice removing components from a PC Board. Students will build small practice projects while advancing to more difficult soldering projects.
Requirements:
SAFTEY FIRST, Students must stay focused during the soldering class for one hour. Any student who is disruptive or unsafe will not be able to attend class. Safety glasses and soldering kits are to be supplied by the instructor with the supply fee.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Soldering Skills
Ages 12yr-18yr
Webster, Michael
Spring 2024
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
We will be learning how to safely solder, understand the care and cleaning of equipment, learn what equipment is needed, and how it is used. We will explore different techniques, types of solder, how to remove solder devices, and practice removing components from a PC Board. Students will build small practice projects while advancing to more difficult soldering projects
Requirements:
SAFTEY FIRST, Students must stay focused during the soldering class for one hour. Any student who is disruptive or unsafe will not be able to attend class. Safety glasses and soldering kits are to be supplied by the instructor with the supply fee.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Soldering Skills
Ages 12yr-17yr
Webster, Michael
Fall 2023
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
We will be learning how to safely solder, understand the care and cleaning of equipment, learn what equipment is needed, and how it is used. We will explore different techniques, types of solder, how to remove solder devices, and practice removing components from a PC Board.
Students will build small practice projects while advancing to more difficult soldering projects
Requirements:
SAFTEY FIRST, Students must stay focused during the soldering class for one hour. Any student being disruptive or UNSAFE, WILL BE DISMISSED.
Safety glasses and soldering kits are to be supplied by the instructor with the supply fee.
This Spanish class is for beginning level Spanish students. We will learn how to pronounce sounds, the present tense, and asking questions. My goal is that each student not only learns to speak the basics of the language but also learns to love it. We make it fun with games and activities and spend a good time practicing talking to each other.
Required materials: Por Todo El Mundo Spanish 1A book and Vocabulary manual
Homework: 5-10 hours/week
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. CORE classes have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents are required to attend the mandatory CORE Classes Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 27th at 6:45pm or August 29th at 2:45pm. Welcome to a high school level Spanish program. We will spend the entire year learning the basics of the Spanish language through lessons, readings, writing and conversations. This is a beginning level class for any high schooler who has not had any Spanish language learning and would like to receive a high school language credit. This class will meet 2x a week and there will be 3-5 hours of required homework on top of class time.
Requirements:
In order to fully grasp the language in a shorter amount of class time, the homework will be mandatory to help cement the ideas and further the language learning. Students will be expected to participate in class and stay on top of homework. If more then two homework assignments are missed, student may be dropped from the class without refund. Quizzes and tests will also be a regular occurrence within the class. Students should be able to study on their own, take homework seriously and put in effort while in class. Required texts: Abeka Spanish 1 from the Spanish Language Arts Series. $63.90 This is the NEW and improved book - please make sure you don't order the old version. Spanish 1 Oral Fluency Exercises. $26.40 These books can be found on Christianbook. com or the Abeka website itself. Your student will also be required to bring a 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils and 3x5 cards to class.
This Spanish class is for beginning level Spanish students. We will learn how to pronounce sounds, the present tense, and asking questions. My goal is that each student not only learns to speak the basics of the language but also learns to love it. We make it fun with games and activities and spend a good time practicing talking to each other.
Required materials: Por Todo El Mundo Spanish 1A book and Vocabulary manual
Homework: 5-10 hours/week
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. Parents are required to attend the mandatory Core Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 24th at 2pm, August 24th at 6pm, September 7th at 2pm, or September 7th at 6pm.
Welcome to a high school level Spanish program. We will spend the entire year learning the basics of the Spanish language through lessons, readings, writing and conversations. This is a beginning level class for any high schooler who has not had any Spanish language learning and would like to receive a high school language credit. This class will meet 2x a week and there will be 3-5 hours of required homework on top of class time.
Requirements:
In order to fully grasp the language in a shorter amount of class time, the homework will be mandatory to help cement the ideas and further the language learning. Students will be expected to participate in class and stay on top of homework. If more then two homework assignments are missed, student may be dropped from the class without refund. Quizzes and tests will also be a regular occurrence within the class. Students should be able to study on their own, take homework seriously and put in effort while in class.
Required texts: Abeka Spanish 1 from the Spanish Language Arts Series. $63.90 This is the NEW and improved book - please make sure you don't order the old version.
Spanish 1 Oral Fluency Exercises. $26.40
These books can be found on Christianbook. com or the Abeka website itself.
Your student will also be required to bring a 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils and 3x5 cards to class.