Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): None

This course is an Intro level Dance course for beginners where students will learn a variety of dance genres including Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz and Ballroom. Students will also learn how to analyze, critique, and choreograph their own dances. Students in this class perform in the end of the year show.

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Dance I

This course is an Intermediate level Dance course for students who have taken Dance I. Students in this class teaches Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz dance techniques, they learn about Dance History, create their own choreography, and perform in the mid year show and the end of the year show.

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Dance Honors or Dance II / Faculty Recommendation Only

This course is an Advanced level Dance double period course for students who have taken Dance II or Dance Honors. Students in this class learn Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Jazz Techniques, and they learn about Dance History and current dance world, they create their own choreography, perform in the mid-year show and end of the year show, and they train on the path to be a college dance major.

Eligible Grade(s): 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Dance III / Faculty Recommendation Only

This course is an Advanced level Dance double period course for students who have taken Dance II or Dance Honors, or Dance III. Students in this class learn Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Jazz Techniques, and they learn about Dance History and current dance world, they create their own choreography, perform in the mid-year show and end of the year show, and they train on the path to be a college dance major.

Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10

Pre-Requisite(s): By Audition

In this course, students develop technical, performance, cognitive, and creative artistry. Through the training curriculum implemented by BHS Dance faculty and world renown guest artists, dancers will be able to learn from professionals with a wide array of expertise. Performances for the dancers will occur multiple times throughout the year and will take place throughout New Jersey and New York City. Students will also develop their own choreographic works, develop understanding of pedagogical dance content knowledge, and create connections within the professional dance community. Their dance training will also be supplemented with somatic practices such as Pilates and Yoga.

Eligible Grade(s): 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Dance IV

This advanced level course at BHS allows students to continue to sharpen their technical, performative, cognitive, and creative artistry. BHS Dance Faculty, working alongside international guest artists to prepare students for the stage, and a career in the
arts if they so choose. Performances occur multiple times throughout the year and will take place throughout New Jersey and New York City. Students also develop their own choreographic works, gain an understanding of pedagogical dance content knowledge, and learn networking as they create connections within the professional dance community.

Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): None

This early morning course allows students the opportunity to get an elective class completed before most have gotten to school! It is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day to-day life. The aim of this course is to promote vibrant health and to tap the body’s latent energy reserves.
* This course is offered Zero Period

Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): None

This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of dayto-day life. The aim of this course is to promote vibrant health and to tap the body's latent energy reserves.

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Yoga I

Will practice Hatha Yoga focusing on yoga for strength, flexibility, and relaxation. The class will also cover techniques for increasing concentration and decreasing anxiety which leads to stronger academic performance. Breathing exercises and healthy fitness activities will also be taught.
* This course is offered Zero Period and during the school day.