HC juniors get their groove on for annual Arts and Humanities dance

Anticipation waits as Henry Clay juniors prepare for the upcoming Arts and Humanities annual required dance competition on December 11th. This event will be held in the theater for freshman students to laugh and cheer on their fellow upperclassman peers.

As show day approaches and juniors’ choreography evolves, former juniors, now seniors reflect on their performance from last year.

“Caroline Totty was my class choreographer and the dance was so silly and enjoyable,” senior Kaitlyn Nunnelly said. “I loved it because our moves were easy and the song choice everybody already knew. Performing for the grades below us was fun; they all were mesmerized in excitement or scared for their junior year.”

On November 1st a professional dancer instructed junior students in the theater on how to properly and formally dance during their English class. As far as Arts and Humanities goes, sophomore history students earn their half credit for this course about once every month or so, while the other half credit is incorporated in junior English classes.

“That experience really opened my eyes on possible dance moves and choreography my class could use for our performance,” a lifelong studio dancer as well as for the HC dance team said, Anna Banks.

“This experience is quite entertaining and that’s probably an understatement,” Arts and Humanities and Photography teacher, Kristian Junker commented. “The students really seem to treasure this time to better understand the influence music/dance has on society and to cooperate with their peers beyond the classroom setting.”

However, not every dance routine is mastered to perfection.

“There wasn’t enough time to practice what we had originally planned to perform,” senior John Burke adds. “Let’s just say…we didn’t get first place. I got to dress up as Ron Burgundy, which the audience got a kick out of. Goofy dance moves and well known catchy songs are imperative.”

While students attending the dance competition should not expect Dancing with the Stars, definitely anticipate having an enjoyable time.

Dancing and choreography may not be everyone’s strong suit, as it will be evident, however as Kaitlyn Nunnelly reinforced, “A strong choreographer is the key to success.”