Dance Program Vision

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    Community, Teamwork, Practice, Development - collage of dance/exercise teams and experiences

    • All students in AACPS are afforded the opportunity for a fine arts dance experience.
    • All students receiving instruction from a certified full time dance teacher in every high school and middle school.
    • A Dance Company class offered in every high school.
    • Dance for Athletes classes offered in every high school.
    • Students in every high school participating in the Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase.
    • Students in every high school and middle school performing in the AACPS Dance Festivals.
    • Students in every high school and middle school have the opportunity to audition for a high-quality Dance Company.
    • Students performing in fine arts semester dance concerts for high schools and end-of-year concerts for middle schools.
    • A high school and middle school Dance Ensemble.
    • All-County Dance for high school and middle school.
    • All high schools attending the Regional and National High School Dance Festivals.
    • High level dancers from all high schools applying for Scholarships for Scholars and for National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.
    • NDEO Honor Societies in every high school and middle school.
    • High-quality performing and visual arts magnets for high school and middle school.
    • Combined arts performances in high school and middle school.
    • All dance teachers attending regular professional staff development workshops and conferences.