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Dance Education in District 158

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Emily Caruso Parnell
12 years ago

Dance is an essential part of a 21st century education.

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Stephanie Bolanos
12 years ago

Sure.. Why not?

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Deanna J Valadez
12 years ago

Go dance!!!

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Arturo popolo
12 years ago

Let's give these kids a chance to show off the talent the right way

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Charles Ross
12 years ago

With performers being as influencial as they are in today's society, I feel its critical to demonstrate the connection between the art and physical well being. I'd honestly rather see a scaleback of the football program which promoted violence over dance which promotes well being and balance.

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Anonymous
12 years ago

PLEASE!? :)

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Anonymous
12 years ago

I really hope they do, learning dance would be pretty funky fresh

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Justin Panacchia
12 years ago

Yea lets do it

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Ann Campbell
12 years ago

I hope this finally gets approved!!!

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Anonymous
12 years ago

I believe that this is a GREAT program for the students.

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Yvonne Adams
12 years ago

sounds like a great addition

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Chris geremia
12 years ago

All schools should offer a dance program to make our children well rounded individuals.

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Leslie Allen
12 years ago

I think that including a dance class would be perfect for our curriculum. It would be perfect for our students to be introduced to dance and the arts.

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Laura Schofield
12 years ago

I feel that District158 should provide a proper dance room for extracurricular activities and physical education. To properly learn dance techniques and improve in dance ability in a safe manner, a bar, mirror and proper flooring are necessary. I am often very surprised when I walk into Huntley high after school and see the Orchesis dance club trying to practice in an upstairs Hallway. I feel that to keep up with other districts, District158 should do their best to provide for all of the high schools, sports, clubs and extracurricular activities. Orchesis is a very important extracurricular activity for many students and this room can be useful to the physical education dept. and would be a great tool for the curriculum at Huntley HIgh.

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Michelle Haugh
12 years ago

My daughter loves dance! This would be a great addition to the school district.

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Andrea Simpson
12 years ago

My daughter is a 6th grader and a dancer. She enjoys contemporary, modern, lyrical but most of all ballet. The addition of a dance program would be beneficial to many girls her same age. Also, she is not the cheer or poms type of girl but would be a part of dance at the high school level if it was offered.

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Kimberly Mete
12 years ago

This would be a fantastic addition to our school district. A great option for those who don't want to do PE

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Leslie Parrin · petition starter
12 years ago

I have earned teaching endorsements in dance and physical education for the sole purpose of teaching dance in a high school setting. I completed college with a dance minor and I am currently earning my masters degree in Dance education. I danced with a part time professional company right after college and had choreography selected for Dance Chicago. The district has an extremely qualified teacher right at their fingertips...

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Kayla Dillon
12 years ago

Instead of waiving out of gym completely, I would love to take this class!!