H. S. BILLINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Welcome to the SWAT Dance Team Page!

***NEWS***

The SWAT Dance Division Team has been selected for the 2011-2012 School year.

Congratulations to the new and returning members!

Weekly practices take place Wednesdays from 2:25-5:00pm in the dance studio ( E-214/216) 

Please be sure to arrange transportation as we will only finish at 5pm.

Dancers need to come dressed ready to dance in either gym or dance school uniform or appropriate athletic gear

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Valade at: kvalade@nfsb.qc.ca 

Team members should consistently:

1) Stretch, stretch, s-t-r-e-t-c-h!!!

2) Do your crunches , core strength is KEY to great dancing

3) Plies, Squats, Lunges to strengthen your lower body

4) Practice: Front Falls, Cabrioles, Chene Turns, Attitude Position / Outward Attitude Turn, Y-Stand, double pirouettes

5) Practice "Hometown Glory" Contemporary dance.

If you have any questions please see Ms. Valade-Smith or Ms. Gundry-White.

Regular practices will take place on Wednesdays after school for the 2011-2012 season- Do NOT forget to arrange transportation home on that day as we will not finish until 5:00.

Dancers need to come dressed ready to dance in either gym or dance school uniform or appropriate athletic gear for both auditions and regular practices.

A Bit About the SWAT Team:

The SWAT team consists of students from all 4 divisions of the arts - Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts, working together, hence the name S.tudents W.orking A.rtistically T.ogether!

Our goal is to foster an appreciation of the arts, and to develop an artistic community not only within our school but in the region at large as well. 

We serve as ambassadors for Billings, showcasing our talents and highlighting all that Billings has to offer its students with our performance tour of the elementary schools within the New Frontiers School Board.  We also put on 2 large shows for parents and community members - one just before the holidays and one in the spring. We will also be participating in this year's Remembrance Day event and doing some fundraising - Its going to be a busy and very exciting year!!

Developing and perfecting these performances takes a lot of time and effort on the part of both the teachers and the students so students who are thinking of auditioning should be prepared for the commitment that is required to be part of the team.  Weekly practices are scheduled for each division and are mandatory. Extra practices and rehearsals will be required before performances to coordinate all the divisions into a cohesive show. 

We are looking for students who are passionate about their art and their school.

We are looking for those who want to work hard , try new things and hone their skills,

We are especially looking for those who want to be part of a fabulous team and amazing experience!

Female Dancers will need: Skin-tone undergarments, black fitted shorts, skin-toned tights with no line at the thigh. ( suggested: Mondor 312 )

Male Dancers will need: black pants, plain white and or black t-shirt or tank.

All dancers must have dance shoes.  If you are enrolled in a dance class at Billings you will receive a pair of basic dance shoes as part of your course fees.

If you are not enrolled in dance at Billings you may purchase a pair through the school for a $10-$15.  You may also provide your own ( black jazz, ballet or gymnastics slippers )