YOGA
Instructor: Chelsea Budge
E-Mail: cbudge@alpinedistrict.org
Website: www.westlakehsdance.com
Overview: This beginner Yoga class introduces the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Students will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration.
Yoga Class Rules
Be on time everyday.
Wear appropriate attire, including hair tied back.
Participate fully.
Demonstrate RESPECT to Educator, Other Students and SELF.
No Gum, big jewelry.
Stay in Dance Room at all times.
No Food in Dance Room.
No cell phones or electronic devices in Dance Room.
Required Materials:
Hair tie, leggings/joggers, tshirt/tank top. (Modest exercise wear)
CLASS GRADING:
65% Daily attendance, class participation, self-evaluations, assessments
35% Test/Quizzes
Each day every student will be given 100 points
- 40 for lateness
- 60 for not dressed properly/non participation/disrespect
0 points for absence (Student most notify Ms. Budge BEFOREHAND if absence is school excused)
*Students who have a Doctor’s note will be required to take notes. There will be no sitting and watching without a Doctor’s note. Students must always do their best to participate. Any student who is unable to dance for more than three dance classes will need to speak to a counselor to find a more suitable class.
Grade Scale
94%- A 84%- B 72%- C- 60%- F
90%- A- 82%- B- 70%- D+
86%- B+ 78%- C+ 62%- D-
ATTENDANCE, TARDY AND MAKE-UP POLICY: The award of credit in this class is subject to the Westlake Attendance policy. Students must make-up any absences that cause a NC through attendance school. As the Westlake Attendance policy states, “Attendance is the measure of one’s commitment.” Because of the nature of performing arts classes where most, if not all, the work is done during the class rehearsal, daily attendance is vital. What is done during class rehearsal cannot be replicated on an individual basis. Each student’s presence and contribution is extremely important to the ensemble during rehearsals and performances. Appointments, vacations, and other activities should be scheduled around class time and performances.
MAKE UP WORK
Students are allowed to make up (2) absences per term. You cannot do the same make up option twice! Make up assignments are as follows:
1. Write a one page paper (typed) describing your experience and progress in this class. Turn in a hard copy. Do not email!
2. Attend a dance concert and write a one page paper (typed) describing what we do in class and how it relates to what you see on stage. Staple concert ticket or program to paper. Turn in a hard copy. Do not email!
3. Take an outside Yoga class and write a one page paper (typed) describing your experience. Include teachers name, style of yoga, time/date and location. Turn in a hard copy. Do not email!
SYLLABUS:
UNIT 1: Intro.
Breath
Hatha Yoga
UNIT 2-4:
Ashtanga Yoga-Vinyasa Yoga
Student led Flow/Field trip Hot Yoga!
UNIT 5: Final Evaluation (breath, posture, alignment)
*This document is subject to change
Student and Parent must go to class website and SIGN and SUBMIT syllabus and grading procedure by Friday JAN. 11, 2019.