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SCHS Dance: Silueta de una bailarina

There's a place for you at SCHS Dance!

El equipo de baile realiza una rutina enérgica en el escenario.

Quienes somos

El Programa de Danza de Steele Canyon se esfuerza por crear un espacio para que los bailarines aprendan, crezcan y, por supuesto, ¡se diviertan! Con nuestros diversos niveles de clases y equipos de baile, nuestro programa ofrece un espacio para que bailarines de todo tipo participen y practiquen lo que les apasiona.

CALENDARIO

AUDITIONS

Classes

Baile de iniciación

Esta clase de danza para principiantes ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender habilidades básicas y técnicas de interpretación mientras estudian diversos géneros de danza, como jazz, ballet, hip-hop y más. A lo largo del curso, los estudiantes amplían sus conocimientos sobre el mundo de la danza a través de la historia de la danza, las técnicas coreográficas y la oportunidad de participar en la muestra de danza del trimestre. Este curso cumple con el requisito de la "f" de Artes Visuales y Escénicas de la Universidad de California.

Danza Intermedia (Real)

El curso de danza intermedia de un año de duración, basado en audiciones, continúa enseñando a los estudiantes los fundamentos de la danza inicial, a la vez que incorpora técnicas más avanzadas y cualidades de movimiento. Los bailarines aprenden más sobre la calidad de la interpretación, tanto individual como en equipo, para preparar a los bailarines interesados en el curso de danza avanzada basado en audiciones. Los estudiantes del curso también tienen la oportunidad de participar en la exhibición de danza del trimestre. Este curso cumple con el requisito "f" de Artes Visuales y Escénicas de la Universidad de California.

Danza avanzada (Dinastía)

The advanced dance course is a yearlong audition-based class that focuses heavily on performances, individual and group choreography, and building valuable techniques used in the dance world. Dancers have the opportunity to perform and choreograph in various styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and more. Students in this course will continue to expand upon their knowledge of the dance world through inside and outside-of-school performance opportunities and masterclasses. This course meets the University of California Visual & Performing Arts “f” requirement.

Hip-Hop and Choreography

La nueva clase de Hip-Hop en Steele Canyon ofrece a estudiantes de todos los niveles la oportunidad de sumergirse en la cultura del Hip-Hop y sus estilos. Se enseñan diversas técnicas y coreografías para ayudarles a desarrollar sus habilidades para cursos más avanzados de Hip-Hop. A medida que avanza el curso, se espera que los bailarines participen en debates coreográficos grupales, dominen los términos de Hip-Hop y puedan presentarse en la muestra de danza del trimestre. Este curso cumple con el requisito de "f" de Artes Visuales y Escénicas de la Universidad de California.

Bailarina salta; actuación de danza dinámica

Clubes de baile

El equipo de baile posa afuera de un snack bar.

pumas

Las Cougarettes son un grupo integral que se centra en enseñar las raíces de la cultura de la danza, iniciada por el equipo de baile Majorettes de la HBCU. Las integrantes participan en diferentes coreografías que se centran en cautivar las técnicas únicas de este estilo de baile. Las reuniones del club se celebran semanalmente los viernes en el aula C201. Para más información sobre las Cougarettes, ¡visita @schscougarettes en Instagram!

Club Pom

El Club Pom es un equipo de nivel avanzado, basado en audiciones, aquí en Steele Canyon, que realiza rutinas de pompones en las asambleas. El equipo trabaja en giros, saltos, trucos y técnicas desafiantes para demostrar su talento. Se requieren audiciones para unirse al equipo, las cuales se realizan varias veces por semestre. Para más información sobre el Club Pom, ¡visita @schs_club_pom en Instagram!

Dance with a Purpose

Dance with Purpose raises money to support the nonprofit organization Save the Children worldwide from unjust situations. The club is a place for anyone to join who is interested in dance and their message. Dance with Purpose meets Thursdays at Lunch in C201. For more information about Dance With a Purpose, check out @dance_.with_.purpose

Disfraces

Si desea pedir prestado un disfraz, mire los disfraces y complete el formulario para elegir el que desea pedir prestado.

Oficiales de la dinastía

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Lily Iacono

Captain

Lily Iacono is a senior at Steele Canyon and is Captain of Dynasty Dance Team. She has been dancing for 8 years with experience in various styles, but her favorites are hip hop and contemporary. She has been a part of the dance program since her freshman year and is in several dance clubs on campus including Club Groove and Cougarettes. Outside of school, she is actively involved at her dance studio. Lily is honored to have the opportunity to share the art of dance with the community adn to represent Steele Canyon's amazing dance program. She is so excited for a great year!
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Hailey Ignacio

Co-Captain

Hailey is a senior at Steele Canyon and is one of Dynasty’s Co-Captains! She has been a part of the Steele Dance Program since her freshman year, dedicating much of her time to dancing both in and outside of school. Outside of school, she teaches dance to young dancers and trains in various styles at Jibe Studios, with contemporary, jazz, and tap being her favorites. Hailey loves sharing her passion for dance with such an amazing dance community and is looking forward to this upcoming year!
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Jacob Cotter

Co-Captain

Jacob is a senior who has been on Dynasty for 3 years now and has been dancing for 8 years. This year Jacob is a Co-Captain for Dynasty. When He isn’t dancing for Dynasty he is on Club Groove, Cougarettes, Club Pom, and outside of dance he does competitive and sideline cheer.
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Talia Collura

Senior Lieutenant

Talia Collura is a senior at Steele Canyon. She has been a part of advanced dance for all 4 years but has been dancing for a total of 9 years inside and outside of school. Her favorite style is lyrical because of the way you can tell a story through movements without needing any words. Along with dance, she is also involved in several other things on campus! She is the senior class vice president, a member of club groove, captain of club pom, a choreographer for airbands, and is also captain for our girls varsity golf team! She is so proud of her team and can’t wait to soak up this last year with them!
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Lael Bell

Senior Lieutenant

Lael is one of our senior lieutenants on Dynasty. She has been dancing since she was young and has been in advanced dance since her freshman year. She does pre-professional hip hop and has danced on various teams and projects in and outside of san Diego. She is apart of club groove and club pom as well as the founder of the cougarettes. She cant wait for this upcoming year!
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Teagan DiMartino

Junior Lieutenant

Teagan is a sophomore at Steele Canyon and has been dancing for 13 years training in various styles. Her favorite styles of dance are contemporary and hip hop. She is a part of club groove, and cougarettes along with being a member of the Dynasty dance team. Outside of school she dances at Jibe Studios and is also a part of the student teacher program there. She is so excited for this upcoming school year as a part of the Dynasty dance team!
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Jennifer Hernandez Colin

Choreography Consultant

Jennifer Hernandez Colin is a current senior at Steele Canyon High School and she is Dynasty’s first ever Choreography Consultant! She’s been dancing for 8 years, with 5 years of her training coming from the arts school, LMMAC, where she learned Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary/Lyrical. In High-school she is now a part of Club Groove, Thee Ensemble, Cougarettes, BSU, Cougar Crew, and Varsity Cheer. With her extensive dance background in the local dance groups around San Diego such as The Woo and Future Shock, she is able to exercise her hip hop sensibilities which is also her favorite genre of dance. Some highlights in her dance experience so far have been winning first place in a 2v2 battle at Ladies First, and just recently being a new Hip Hop instructor for kids at Pink Polish Elite! She’s very excited for this upcoming season!
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Kaitlyn Babcock

Social Media

Kaitlyn is a senior at Steele Canyon and is one of Dynasty's Social Officers! She has been apart of the dance program since her freshman year and has been on Dynasty since her sophomore year, putting lots of effort into the team. Her favorite style of dance is lyrical/contemporary. She loves to be school spirited and you will most likely see her dressed up during spirit weeks. She is so excited to be apart of an amazing dance team and is looking forward to this upcoming year!
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Kena Quick

Social Media

Kena is a Senior at Steele Canyon High school and is one of the social officers for Dynasty dance team! She's been dancing since she was 4 years old. She has attended a couple different dance studios in her past but spent most of her time at IDPA before becoming apart of the SCHS Dance Program. Her favorite style of dance is hip hop. She enjoys attending dance competitions and has competed in the hip hop category in her past. She is also apart of other dance clubs on campus such as club groove and club pom. She is so excited to fulfill her senior year as an officer on Dynasty!
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Violet Hall

Rookie Candidate

Violet is a freshman at Steele Canyon and has been dancing for over 11 years in all different styles, inside and outside of school. Her favorite styles of dance include, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and tap. She is also apart of Club Groove and Club Pom! She can’t wait to create everlasting memories and strong bonds with all of the dancers. This year she is a Rookie Candidate Officer and is so excited for this year!

Oficiales reales

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Faith Wallis

Captain

Faith Wallis is a sophomore at Steele canyon and is Royal’s first captain. She has been a dancer from a young age and has a passion for it. Outside of school she takes jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tap classes. In addition she’s been on the El Cajon dance team, TNT performing company, since 2023. She also performs with a local community theater where she has done many of shows. She’s very excited to watch this team grow.
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Danica Gibaldi

Co-Captain

Danica Gibaldi is a freshman at SCHS and is excited to be the Royal dance team’s first co-captain. Danica loves dance and she currently takes ballet, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, and Acro classes at Jean's Dance Studio. She enjoys competing with her studio and won second place for her contemporary solo at last year’s Primetime competition. Recently, she was seen in the Anastasia play at the Young Actors Theatre as a featured dancer. Danica is looking forward to performing and working with the Royal dance team this year to improve her skills. She is thankful for this wonderful opportunity and can’t wait to work with the other officers to create an amazing year for the team.
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Taylor

Emotional Support Officer (ESO)

Taylor is a current sophomore at SCHS and is one of Royal’s first ever officers (Royals eso officer)! Taylor used to take classes at Jibe studios and has been in Steele’s dance program since January. She is now a part of Royal Intermediate dance team and The Cougaretts. Her favorite styles are hip-hop and jazz. She is also apart of Steele’s varsity golf team and does lots of volunteering in our community. Taylor is looking forward to this upcoming season on Royal this year!
Retrato en blanco y negro de la sonriente Sra. Pharis

BIOGRAFÍA DE LA DIRECTORA - Brittany Pharis

P: ¿CUÁL ES TU FORMACIÓN Y TRAYECTORIA EN LA DANZA?

He trabajado profesionalmente en el sector de la danza y la gimnasia durante los últimos trece años y bailo desde los 3 años. Soy exalumna de la preparatoria Helix, Grossmont College, la Universidad Estatal de Arizona y la Universidad Nacional. Ha obtenido más de cinco títulos, una credencial, un certificado médico y un certificado entre estas instituciones, acumulando: (1) Danza, (2) Lengua de Señas Americana, (3) Justicia Penal y Criminología, (4) Maestría en Educación y Docencia de los Mejores Principios; además de una Credencial de Docente de Educación Física, un título de Asistente Médico y es jueza de gimnasia para la USAG. Brittany también es directora de Champion Gymnastics and Cheer para los programas Xcel y Developmental. Brittany tiene formación en gimnasia, ballet, danza contemporánea, jazz, danza moderna, danza lineal y hip hop. Comparte muchos intereses dentro de la comunidad de las artes escénicas y es directora de danza en la preparatoria Steele Canyon. Le encanta trabajar con los jóvenes y mostrar su pasión por la danza y la gimnasia.

P: ¿QUÉ ES LO QUE MÁS ME GUSTA DE STEELE CANYON DANCE?

R: Ser parte del camino de cada bailarín que entra por las puertas del estudio es verdaderamente gratificante. Ser testigo de su disfrute durante el aprendizaje, la actuación y el crecimiento, no solo como bailarines, sino también como seres humanos, es lo que más me gusta.

P: ¿QUÉ HACES CUANDO NO ESTÁS BAILANDO?

R: Normalmente, estoy ocupado con mi otro trabajo de entrenar, coreografiar o juzgar gimnasia; disfrutando de Tik Toks de baile, viendo películas de baile, bailando en la pista, pasando tiempo con amigos y familiares y disfrutando de la vida al máximo.

P: ¿MI MAYOR INSPIRACIÓN EN EL MUNDO DE LA DANZA?

R: Encuentro una gran inspiración en Mia Michaels, una coreógrafa de renombre mundial, celebrada por su capacidad para crear piezas emocionalmente resonantes y técnicamente impresionantes que cautivan tanto a los bailarines como a los miembros del público.

P: ¿POR QUÉ TE ENCANTA BAILAR?

R: Me encanta bailar porque me llena de una alegría indescriptible, enciende en mí una pasión que trasciende las palabras. Es una forma poderosa de expresar mis emociones más profundas, permitiéndome volcar mi corazón y alma en cada movimiento. Bailar es mi santuario, donde puedo liberar todas las cargas y conectar con mi verdadero ser. También valoro la oportunidad de transmitir esta pasión a mis alumnos, guiándolos en un viaje de autodescubrimiento y empoderamiento a través de la danza.

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