It's that time of year....report cards have just come out, the holidays are a few weeks away, and maybe we're all wondering just what is going to happen next to keep us warm while the snow flies.

Well, it's time to shift gears a bit in the Westwood dance majors classes!

The DMB class has completed a skills test in jazz technique and is moving on to modern classes, where we'll spend time working both on technique and improvisation.  In our ballet classes we're moving on to unit two, with focus on pirouettes, traveling steps, more challenging jumps and grand allegro.  

Anatomically speaking, the shoulder girdle, arms, neck and head round out our studies.  In our choreography, time is of the essence; we will be working on solo choreography on the theme of time.

Keep your eyes and ears open - our critical analysis unit where we watch and study a professional work is coming up!

If you're in the DMA class, there will be new material heading your way too.  Great job to everyone on the Ballet Unit One test - now on to Unit Two!  Get ready for your Jazz Skills Test during the first week of December.

We will be starting a new anatomy package today, and wrapping up our choreography assignment on rhythm. 

And don't forget your critical analysis, too.  Maybe popcorn with your movie?