Skills and Written Test...

The sixth and seventh grade students have been doing a wonderful job in their square dancing unit. As we progress onto some more advanced dances this week, students have been focusing in and working on their listening skills.

On Thursday (12/16) this week, both 7th and 8th grade students will take their skills test for square dancing. We assess students based on if they are able to perform the correct moves, in the correct direction when a song is played. On Friday, all students will take their written test over square dancing. The study guide is available on the Lakeview website, so please review this before Friday.

Eighth grade students will also take their ballroom dance written test on Friday. It will cover the basic knowledge of calls and steps for the rumba, swing, cha-cha and tango. Students must also know the proper etiquette while ballroom dancing.

Have a wonderful winter break!

Ballroom and Square Dancing...

All three grade levels are currently in their dance units. For our sixth and seventh grade students we are beginning our square dance unit. Students learn the basic moves in sixth grade and apply them to basic and moderate level square dances, while our seventh grade classes review the basics and then begin with moderate level and move into advanced square dances. Both 6th and 7th grade classes will also perform circle and line dances.

In eighth grade P.E. classes we are moving right along with our ballroom dancing unit. Each class has performed moves in the rumba, swing and cha-cha within the first week and a half. Today we will have a review day and our one fitness day of the week.

The ballroom dance will be held on Friday, December 17th in the afternoon. All parents are welcome to come and are allowed to bring your camera too! The PTO provides snacks and refreshments for the kids at the dance.