I think the dance education addition would be a great asset to the school and help enhance and better the orchesis program and make the poms program more successful as long as you have a qualified dance instructor teaching the children. I own a technical dance academy and would be happy to help get this program in place.
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Tommy Brannon
12 years ago
ayy lmao
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Kelly Lopriore
12 years ago
Dance should be offered as a PE alternative (at a minimum). With a student body as large as HHS is, there would be enough interest to offer in the curriculum.
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Kira Frendreis
12 years ago
This would be a great opportunity
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Julie Campos
12 years ago
I believe that dance education/curriculum is an important part of the High School experience. It is a nice alternative if you are unable to make a team through tryouts. With as many children in the Huntley area trying to earn spots on teams, this would be a great addition for those who want to be a part of something.
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Brittany O'Connor
12 years ago
This would be hella awesome!
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Richard Holloman
12 years ago
This is a worthwhile alternative to team sports that should be adopted.
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Rebecca Kapolnek
12 years ago
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As an orchesis alumni I understand the value dance education could bring to HHS. Orchesis was the highlight of my time in high school and I can only hope others can experience the joy orchesis brought me
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Jessica Miller
12 years ago
THIS IS A MUST if Huntley hopes to be comparable to surrounding districts like Barrington and Palatine!
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Steffany Alvarado
12 years ago
I 100% agree with this idea. Huntley High School needs a dance room and curriculum because it will benefit the students a lot. On my freshman year at HHS I wanted to start a dance club. I had a petition going and all the students agreed to it and signed it. The next year I had my own dance club going and performed twice. My junior year, Leslie Parrin, started working as a teacher, and we put my dancers with her idea, Orchesis, together and that was one of the best things I ever did. Leslie Parrin took my dance club to another level and made it her's. Because of her we got to learn about ourselves, time management, leadership, and responsibility. If this gets granted, I know 100%, that you won't be disappointed. Because she is a great teacher with great intentions. As an alumni of HHS and Orchesis I know the high school will benefit from this idea.
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Mackenzie Nowotnik
12 years ago
I think it would be great to have a dance class in place of pe. I do not dance but my mom owns a studio I see how much dance means to these kids and I think it would be great if this went through for them.
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Jerry O'Sullivan
12 years ago
I agree 100% with Leslie.
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Anosha Sheikh
12 years ago
great idea!!!
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Judy Sundling
12 years ago
my daughter has been dancing for 11 years and she will be 14 this year. I don't think I can see her NOT dancing!! She loves it and has GREAT friends becuase of it too!! :)
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Andrea Leiras
12 years ago
As part of Orchesis in its first 2 years I completely support this.
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Rochelle Martinez
12 years ago
I think this would be a brilliant idea!!
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Andrianna Martinez
12 years ago
This is a wonderful idea!
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KT Zuba
12 years ago
I loved doing dance when I was in high school!
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Ashley Sellers
12 years ago
As a former dance instructor and dancer for over three quarters of my life, I strongly support dance as not only a fine and performing art, but as an alternative to fitness within a school's curriculum. Leslie Parrin is a fantastic dance instructor, mentor and educator. She currently provides children within the district and Huntley High School a level of knowledge that cannot be matched. As a teen, I was a student who took dance as part of my curriculum at school and I greatly benefited from this experience. I also had the body and mind to prove it. (Come on, abs and squats for days... not to mention counting/musicality and retaining choreography!) Please reconsider your future building renovations and curriculum to include dance.
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Kelsey Collins
12 years ago
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As a person that never was interested in participating in basketball or weight lifting, I would have LOVED to have the option to dance for gym. It's very good cardio, increases flexibility and gets the non-athletic kids like me to join in instead of sitting on the side.
I think the dance education addition would be a great asset to the school and help enhance and better the orchesis program and make the poms program more successful as long as you have a qualified dance instructor teaching the children. I own a technical dance academy and would be happy to help get this program in place.
ayy lmao
Dance should be offered as a PE alternative (at a minimum). With a student body as large as HHS is, there would be enough interest to offer in the curriculum.
This would be a great opportunity
I believe that dance education/curriculum is an important part of the High School experience. It is a nice alternative if you are unable to make a team through tryouts. With as many children in the Huntley area trying to earn spots on teams, this would be a great addition for those who want to be a part of something.
This would be hella awesome!
This is a worthwhile alternative to team sports that should be adopted.
As an orchesis alumni I understand the value dance education could bring to HHS. Orchesis was the highlight of my time in high school and I can only hope others can experience the joy orchesis brought me
THIS IS A MUST if Huntley hopes to be comparable to surrounding districts like Barrington and Palatine!
I 100% agree with this idea. Huntley High School needs a dance room and curriculum because it will benefit the students a lot. On my freshman year at HHS I wanted to start a dance club. I had a petition going and all the students agreed to it and signed it. The next year I had my own dance club going and performed twice. My junior year, Leslie Parrin, started working as a teacher, and we put my dancers with her idea, Orchesis, together and that was one of the best things I ever did. Leslie Parrin took my dance club to another level and made it her's. Because of her we got to learn about ourselves, time management, leadership, and responsibility. If this gets granted, I know 100%, that you won't be disappointed. Because she is a great teacher with great intentions. As an alumni of HHS and Orchesis I know the high school will benefit from this idea.
I think it would be great to have a dance class in place of pe. I do not dance but my mom owns a studio I see how much dance means to these kids and I think it would be great if this went through for them.
I agree 100% with Leslie.
great idea!!!
my daughter has been dancing for 11 years and she will be 14 this year. I don't think I can see her NOT dancing!! She loves it and has GREAT friends becuase of it too!! :)
As part of Orchesis in its first 2 years I completely support this.
I think this would be a brilliant idea!!
This is a wonderful idea!
I loved doing dance when I was in high school!
As a former dance instructor and dancer for over three quarters of my life, I strongly support dance as not only a fine and performing art, but as an alternative to fitness within a school's curriculum. Leslie Parrin is a fantastic dance instructor, mentor and educator. She currently provides children within the district and Huntley High School a level of knowledge that cannot be matched. As a teen, I was a student who took dance as part of my curriculum at school and I greatly benefited from this experience. I also had the body and mind to prove it. (Come on, abs and squats for days... not to mention counting/musicality and retaining choreography!) Please reconsider your future building renovations and curriculum to include dance.
As a person that never was interested in participating in basketball or weight lifting, I would have LOVED to have the option to dance for gym. It's very good cardio, increases flexibility and gets the non-athletic kids like me to join in instead of sitting on the side.