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Dance

Welcome to the Bishop Amat High School Dance Program page! Our program is dedicated to fostering a passion for dance while developing technical skills, artistic expression, and teamwork. With a history of excellence and a supportive environment, we strive to inspire students to reach their highest potential in dance.

At Bishop Amat High School, our Dance Program is committed to providing a thorough and inspiring dance education that helps students reach their full potential as dancers and performers. We invite you to join our dance community, where you will find a supportive and enriching environment to grow your dance talents and share the joy of dance with others.


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Achievements and Accolades

Our dance teams have consistently achieved outstanding results in national competitions. Here are some of our notable accolades:

2024 USA Nationals

  • Medium Jazz - 2nd Place
  • JV Hip Hop - 2nd Place

WCE NATIONALS 2023

  • 2nd-Large Hip Hop

USA 2022 Open Small Dance Champions

WCE 2x 2019 National Champions

  • Small Hip Hop Division - 1st Place National Champions
  • Large Hip Hop Division - 1st Place National Champions

WCE 2018 National Champions

  • Small Contemporary Division - 1st Place National Champions

A Dance Program for All

We believe in the importance of having a competitive team that showcases the exceptional talents of our students on national stages. At the same time, we offer comprehensive dance courses that allow students who are not part of the competition team to learn, grow, and participate in the dance program. Our inclusive approach ensures that every student, regardless of their level, has the opportunity to experience the joy and discipline of dance. We invite you to join our dance community, where you will find a supportive and enriching environment to grow your dance talents and share the joy of dance with others.

Dance Courses

Our dance program offers a variety of courses designed to cater to all skill levels and provide a comprehensive dance education. Each course emphasizes different aspects of dance, from fundamental techniques to advanced performance skills.

Beginning Dance (CSU/UC VAPA)

  • Grade Levels: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
  • Description: This course teaches the fundamental elements of dance. Students develop and refine their physical condition, control of movement, and technical expression through improvised and choreographed movement. Multiple dance forms such as jazz and ballet are explored. Historical and cultural connections to other art forms are studied. Students will be required to perform in front of an audience, and rehearsals outside of the scheduled class period are required. A uniform, materials, and costume fee is charged.

Intermediate Dance (CSU/UC VAPA)

  • Grade Levels: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
  • Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Dance
  • Description: This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the beginning course. Students learn and perform highly developed and advanced dance moves, focusing on increasing their dance skills and incorporating their own choreography. The course involves an in-depth analysis of dance history, as well as the critique and research of the influences and impact of cultural dance. Students are required to perform in front of an audience, with rehearsals outside of the scheduled class period. Enrollment priority is given to students who have not yet met the Visual and Performing Arts requirement for graduation. A uniform, materials, and costume fee is charged.

Dance Production (CSU/UC VAPA)

  • Grade Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
  • Prerequisite: Advanced dance background; audition required; teacher recommendation
  • Description: This course is designed for the advanced dance student to enhance their performance skills and view dance from a critical perspective. Various dance techniques, including Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical, are incorporated. Students are required to have a solid technical dance background in these areas. Competitions are mandatory, with an emphasis on teamwork. Two evening rehearsals per week, in addition to early morning and some Saturday rehearsals, are required during the school year. Participation at a professional dance studio, summer training camp, and two summer rehearsals per week are required during the summer. Freshmen selected for this course will earn P.E. credit, while Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may take this course for Visual and Performing Arts credit.