The Making of a Time Machine

The students decided they wanted the time machine to be the DeLorean from the movie "Back to the Future."  It took a few weeks, but I think I nailed it! Our music teacher helped by adding a light up Flux Capacitor and lights that change color with the sound effects of our show. 
   

      

  

  

Time Travel - 5th Grade Dance

This years fifth grade dance theme was Time Travel.  Students worked on the year long project, creating and performing dance styles that were popular at different times.  Below are some photos of their performance and a link to the the 5th grade dance video.  

Time Travel - 5th Grade Dance 2018

Madeline and Lauryn rock out to Bon Jovi

Jacob's cool dance move. 

Caroline's Abba themed Roller Disco dance

Rezam and Aspen's Shorty-George inspired Swing Routine

Jackson's Smooth Criminal inspired solo dance

Drew and Hayden's Milli Vanilli impersonation

The 1980's - Mrs. King's class

Tony and Mr. Dan as Marty McFly and Doc Brown

Trey and Jake as twin James Browns

Josh and Dawson's glow in the dark Dubstep Dance

Katelyn's super groovy 70's costume

The 1970's - Mrs. WardBrown's Class

The 1940's - Mrs. Pringle's Class 

               

2016 Variety Show

Don't miss the 2016 Variety Show!!

This years performers will blow your mind with their talents and skills!  You will be entertained by baton twirlers, dancers, musicians and much more!  Of course, the grand finale is the 5th Grade Dance! This years students chose the super fun theme of Dances in Films.  They have worked hard all year, so come on out and see the fruits of their labor!  You will not be disappointed!

May 4, at 6:00 pm!!

Below is our display in the TTE Town Square that features movie posters from all of the films represented in our 16 minute dance!!!

5th Grade Step Dancers!

Fifth grade students worked extremely  hard all year on their dance. They chose Stepping, or Step Dancing as their style this year. 

Yesterday was Variety Show Day! That means the 5th grade finally performed the dance that they have been working on all year! This year they chose Stepping (or Street Step Dancing) as their theme.  This years group accomplished many "firsts." They were the first group to dance without a soundtrack.  The were also the first to create their own music using body percussion. They were the first to  create  a dance that was 100% student choreographed. As you can tell by the photo. The are the first group to design and create a backdrop for their performance. They chose a graffiti theme, since Stepping is primarily a street dance. Below is a link to the final dress rehearsal video. 

https://youtu.be/2wGMpIgMITk

The Evolution of Dance

The Evolution of Dance

Tomorrow are the Variety Show performances of our Fifth Grade Evolution of Dance! We have been working on this since they were fourth graders!  This group has amazed me with their creativity and performance. I am sure you will be amazed as well!  I hope you can make it out to one of the performances to see the students perform their amazing dance, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

I hope you all had a wonderful winter break!

Featured Dancer Audition sign up times have been posted outside the music room.  If you are interested in auditioning for featured dancer for the 5th grade dance, sign up for a time.  Sign ups are first come - first served.  

If you are wondering about what songs to use, just make sure that your dance style matches the song that you are using from the appropriate decade.  I am posting a list of songs/dance styles that we NEED feature dances for. You are welcome to use other songs.... If you have any more questions, there is more information on the Dance Website: https://sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/5th-grade-dance/home

1940's 

Sing Sing Sing - Any Swing Dancing moves (Lindy-hop, Charleston...etc...)

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrew Sisters

1950's/1960's

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley  - Elvis moves

These Boots are Made for Walking - Nanci Sintarta

Rock Around the Clock -Bill Haley and His Comets  

1970's

Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas - Martial Arts

Le Freak - Chic - Disco Moves

Boogie Wonderland -Earth Wind and Fire - Disco Moves

1980's

Tricky - RUN DMC   -  Break Dancing

Mr. Roboto  - Styx - Robot Dancing

Mickey - Toni Basil  - Cheerleading 

1990's

It Takes Two - Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock

Getting Jiggy With it - Will Smith

Jump - Kriss Kross

Everybody Dance Now - C & C Music Factory

Jump Jive and Wail - Brian Setzer - Swing Dancing (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston)

2000's

Without you - Usher (Keone Madrid's Choreography would be awesome)

Any Dubstep

Dima Maryanovski's Choreogaphy for anything appropriate

Click the link below to read about the TTE 5th Grade Dubstep Dance in The Castle Pines Connection:
http://www.castlepinesconnection.com/pages/news/2013/qtr2/cpc3/dubsteppers.html

2013 Fifth Grade Dance - Dubstep