East High Dance Options for Make-Up Work

**The following options will only make-up points for EXCUSED absences**

You may use only one option per absence/quarter. All work turned in MUST be TYPED, 12 pt font, and double spaced. You will only be allowed to make up EXCUSED absences. Make-up work MUST be turned in within one week of your absence.

**MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIREMENTS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ALL POSSIBLE POINTS.**

1. Attend a dance class outside of East High. Make certain the level of the class is appropriate. Pick up a form from Mrs. Siciliano to take with you to the class you attend. Have the instructor of the class sign the form stating that you participated in class. Turn in an evaluation on the class (approx. 1page). For places to attend an outside dance class please see Mrs. Siciliano.

2. Obtain an article about some aspect of dance. The article must have your instructor’s approval. From the article you must develop at least 10 questions and create a worksheet. You must turn in the worksheet, answer sheet, and article.

3. Watch and evaluate a movie that is dance oriented. The movie must be approved by your instructor. Turn in a 1pg review of the movie. Your paper must include a short summary of the movie, with the remaining portion of your paper discussing the dancing in the movie. You can discuss the style of dance, the music, the ability of the dancers, the costumes, etc. See other side for a list of pre-approved movies.

4. Attend a dance concert of any level, junior high, high school, college, private studios, etc. and complete an evaluation. Pre-approve the concert with the instructor. Hand in proof of attendance (ticket stub, program, etc) with evaluation. See bulletin board for upcoming concerts.

5. Research some aspect of dance and report your findings to the class. First, choose an interesting and appropriate topic (an individual, a dance organization, a dance style, etc) and gather information via books, magazines, newspaper, internet, etc. Second, organize your information into an interesting format. Third, present your findings to the class in a five minute presentation. Please include visual aids.

6. Interview a professional dancer and report your findings to the class. First, come up with 10 written interview questions to be passed off with your instructor. Second, contact a local organization (Ballet West, Ririe-Woodbury, RDT, U of U Dance Dept., BYU Dance Dept., Odyssey Dance Theatre, etc.) and set up a time to interview the person. This can be in person, letter, phone, or email. Third, organize your information into an interesting format. Fourth, present your findings to the class in a five minute presentation. Please include visuals. DANCE MOVIES

Shall We Dance 1937 Singing in the Rain (G) 1952 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (G) 1954 West Side Story 1961 The Turning Point (PG-13) 1977 Saturday Night Fever 1977 All That Jazz 1979 Fame (R) 1980 Staying Alive (PG) 1983 Breakin’ (PG) 1983 A Chorus Line (PG-13) 1985 Flashdance (R) 1983 Footloose 1984 White Nights (PG-13) 1985 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (PG) 1985 White Nights (PG-13) 1986 Alvin Ailey Co. Salsa 1988 Tap (PG-13) 1989 Newsies (PG) 1992 Strictly Ballroom (PG-13) 1992 Swing Kids (PG-13) 1993 Riverdance Tap Dogs 1996 Dance With Me (PG) 1998 Cats Billy Elliot (PG-13 2000 Center Stage (PG-13) 2000 Burn the Floor (PG-13) 2000 Save the Last Dance (PG-13) 2001 Out of Step (PG) 2002 Chicago (PG-13) 2002 The Company (PG-13) 2003 You Got Served (PG-13) 2004 Honey (PG-13) 2003 Shall We Dance (PG-13) 2004 Take the Lead (PG-13) 2006 Step Up (PG-13) 2006 Stomp the Yard (PG-13) 2007 Hairspray (PG) 2007 How She Move (PG-13) 2007 War Dance (PG-13) 2007 Step Up 2: The Streets (PG-13) 2008 Center Stage 2: Turn It Up (PG-13) 2008 Fame (PG) 2009 Step Up 3D (PG-13) 2010

*Please see me for approval of movies that are not on this list.

STUDENTS ARE TO WATCH A MOVIE AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION. INSTRUCTORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MATERIAL THAT MAY BE OFFENSIVE. INSTRUCTORS MAY ADVISE ON THE CONTENT OF A MOVIE.