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Dance Ensemble
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The Dance Ensemble’s mission is to:
- To teach students the fundamental techniques of Modern Contemporary and Folk dance and improve body awareness through the alignment of hands/feet coordination exercises. as well as the isolation of body parts through demonstration and practice.
- Students will be able to perform simple modern, folk, jazz and praise dance combinations with intent and confidence. The emphasis is on building performance quality and execution of choreography.
- The ensemble aims to develop a wide range of repertoire covering modern, folk, dancehall, praise and interpretive to be performed upon request.
- The ensemble annually enters the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Festival Dance Competition.
- The ensemble aims to also participate in various festivals and concerts.
Dance Co-curricular is offered Semesters 1 and 2
Fridays 4-7pm