Sunny Hills High School Dance Department

Welcome to Sunny Hills Dance, where students of all dance backgrounds can discover and develop their passion for dance, choreography and performance. We offer a diverse, comprehensive and competitive dance program that will prepare students for higher education and careers in dance and the Arts. We hope to see you at a future event!

Upcoming events

  • Spring Concert 2024

    Thurs, April 18, 2024 @ 7pm in the PAC

    Fri, April 19, 2024 @ 7pm in the PAC

    Sat, April 20, 2024 @ 1pm and 5pm in the PAC

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  • Department Auditions

    Audition info meeting: Monday April 29 @6:30pm in PAC

    Auditon Workshop: Wednesday May 15, 4-6pm in room 130

    May 20-22, 2024 3:45-6pm - Dance Production

    May 23, 2024 3:45-6pm - Dance 3

    May 24, 2024 3:45-5pm - Dance 2

    Dance 1 - No Audition Required

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  • Little Lancer K-8 Dance Clinic

    Thank you to all who attended our 2024, BIGGEST clinic to date! Please come back next year!

    Calling all K-8 grade students! Come learn from Dance Production and perform at the Varsity basketball game on Jan 29-30, 2024! Sign up by 1/19 to ensure a T-shirt!

    Sign Ups Closed

  • Dancing with the Staff 2023

    Thank you to everyone who attended this event! It was a huge success thanks to your support.

    Congratulations to our Champions, Mr. Kim and Ms. Tan, Runner Ups Mr. Jones and Ms. Favreau and Fan Favorites Ms. Ruiz and Ms. Tricoche!

Explore our Dance Department

Dance Production

Dance Production is the elite dance team on campus. The focus is on student choreography development and performance on stage for the Fall and Spring Dance Concert.  In addition, students will gain collegiate level dance knowledge relating to the principles of choreography, performance, staging, lighting, costuming and makeup design. Guest instructors and master classes will be utilized to provide additional exposure to the world of dance outside of high school. Lastly, this team attends dance conventions and workshops and competes at regional and national competitions.  

Pre-requisite: audition or teacher recommendation

Dance 1 - Beginning

Beginning dance is a dance appreciation course that introduces and explores various styles of dance including jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theater, hip-hop, and cultural. Students will be introduced to dance history, terminology, nutrition, fitness, choreography and dance as an art form.  Lastly, students will perform in the Spring Dance Concert in April!

No experience or pre-requisite required.

Dance 2 - Intermediate

Dance 2 is designed for students to strengthen their technical dance ability in preparation for Dance 3 and/or Dance Production. Students will continue to focus on technique, while exploring new forms and aspects of dance and choreography. Lastly, students will perform in the Spring Dance Concert in April.

Pre-requisite: Dance 1 or teacher recommendation

Dance 3 - Advanced

Dance 3 will focus on strengthening technique with an emphasis on learning how to choreograph. This course will focus on developing a lifetime interest in dance, dance history, choreography and artistic awareness. Students will participate in choreography projects, discussions, performances, viewing of live dance and dance on film. Guest instructors and master classes will be utilized to provide additional exposure to the world of dance outside of high school. Lastly, students will perform in both the Fall and Spring Dance Concert.

Pre-requisite: Dance 2, audition, or teacher recommendation.