Congratulations to our Upper School students who have recently achieved recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program and the ACT.
Dance
At Kent Place, we encourage dancers to develop an awareness of the body as an instrument for personal expression.
Our diverse program has course offerings for students of all levels, abilities and experiences. Each student is supported in reaching her full potential through the processes of both learning and performing.
Dance courses include components of classical dance techniques, with additional emphasis on yoga, Pilates, dance history, and performance to provide young dancers with a strong platform from which they may expand.
Our dynamic faculty work with students to:
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Establish and refine technical skill
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Learn and implement the fundamental components of dance composition and choreography
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Strengthen collaborative skills
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of dance performance including: dance criticism, movement invention, the choreographic process, rehearsal and performance
The dance program at KPS has been integral in my artistic education. From Tap Ensemble in second grade to learning Horton Fortifications as an Upper Schooler, I’ve been able to study many techniques and movement styles in a comfortable yet challenging environment. Now, as a senior, I’m being exposed to a completely new style of dance: choreography. The Senior Project is an opportunity for each senior dancer to choreograph and set a piece with their classmates. I’ve been looking forward to this since Primary School; its the capstone of my KPS dance experience. I’m taking all that I’ve learned here and transforming it into something I can give back to the community. AVA, Upper School