Dance
"IS IT IN YOU?"Come discover your passion for dance at San Juan Hills
The San Juan Hills Dance Department offers an exciting and enriching program to every individual. It provides our students all aspects of dance training and performance opportunities. It provides training in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and various styles of jazz including but not limited to character and stylized jazz. Each dancer will have the opportunity to experience proper stretching exercises, alignment, strength and body conditioning. It also fosters the development of student choreography and encourages individual discipline, creative expression, and leadership. Students will experience working with various professional dance artists and will perform in a winter concert and a spring dance concert. They will also work collaboratively and showcase their own choreography in a concert early spring. All seniors will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in our Seniors Only concert. It is our goal that individuals who graduate from the program will be confident in their movements and training. Our hope is that students will feel inspired to continue dance in college or at a professional level either in choreography and/or performance.
DANCE PRODUCTION
2025-2026
LITTLE STALLIONS
DANCE WORKSHOP
DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2025
WHERE: SJHHS THEATER
TIME: 3:45 CHECK IN, 6:30 PARENT MEEING, 6:45 PARENT SHOWCASE, 7:00 END TIME
REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOV. 4, 2025
REGISTRATION FORM
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN HOMECOMING PEP RALLY!
OCTOBER 10, 2025
HOCO PREGAME PERFORMANCE
WELCOME RALLY PERFORMANCE!
AUGUST 22, 2025
DANCE PRODUCTION 2024-2025
LALALAND WINTER PEP RALLY!
January 2025 Performance!
THE INCREDIBLES HOMECOMING PEP RALLY
Sept 2024 Performance!
WELCOME PEP RALLY
Aug 2024 Performance!
DANCE PRODUCTION 2023-2024
CLASH OF THE CLASSES 2024
March 2024 Performance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgZlUaOZ5Bc
TANGLED WINTER PEP RALLY
January 2024 PERFORMANCE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtlzRdOcvr4
GREEK HOMECOMING PEP RALLY
September 2023 PERFORMANCE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmW4KbgyR0o
DANCE PRODUCTION 2022-2023
CLASH OF THE CLASSES
RALLY 2023 PERFORMANCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WpCJQJO3Yo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gbroOP7Sxg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqoccaMYDj0
WINTER FORMAL PEP RALLY
March 2023 PERFORMANCE "WINTER IN PARIS"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gbroOP7Sxg
PICTURES FROM FUSION WINTER DANCE SHOW
CLUE HOMECOMING 2022 PERFORMANCE LINK
September 23, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqoccaMYDj0
DANCE PRODUCTION 2021-2022
BACK FROM COVID"
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY PERFORMANCE 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gN9sqcZ1QgGATSBY WINTER PEP RALLY 2022 PERFORMANCE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZClI48IcDoBACK TO THE FUTURE DECADES HOMECOMING 2021 PERFORMANCE LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAjFcagV5YIDANCE PRODUCTION 2020-2021 "YEAR OF HYBRID"
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXggtOicL28&t=6sWILLY WONKA HOMECOMING 2020 PERFORMANCE LINK
WILLY WONKA Homecoming PerformanceLate Homecoming Break Rally 2021 Willy Wonka Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__-rcfDt_S0
MULTICULTURAL FAIR PerformanceMulticultural Fair Break Rally 2021 Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kascgZ1LxY
DANCE PRODUCTION 2019-2020
NO CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY! COVID!Winter Pep Rally 2020 Grammys Pep Rally Performance
Homecoming 2019 Harry Potter Pep Rally Performance
DANCE PRODUCTION 2018-2019
Clash of the Classes 2019 - Pep Rally PerformanceAround the World 2019 Winter Pep Rally Performance
HOMECOMING 2018 INCREDIBLES 2 PERFORMANCEHomecoming Incredibles
DANCE PRODUCTION 2017-18
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY PERFORMANCE 2018March 2018 pep rally dance.TITANIC WINTER FORMAL DANCE PERFORMANCEHere's the link to our Titanic winter pep rally performance. JANUARY 2018
FUSION TRAILERWatch our video trailer for our winter show now
STAR WARS HOMECOMING DANCE PERFORMANCEPep Rally Performance date: September 8, 2017Pregame Performance video
SJHHS DANCE MAKES THE NEWS!Read an article in the OC Register about our student choreography show from February.GREASE WINTER PEP RALLY 2017Performance from the pep rally on Friday, January 20, 2017.
10 "MARVEL"OUS YEARS HOMEOCMING PERFORMANCESSeptember 23, 2016 - Theme: Marvel ComicsThe pep rally performanceThe pregame performance
BASKETBALL GAME HALF TIME PERFORMANCEBasketball half time Febraury 11th 2016
FANTASY VS. REALITY STUDENT CHOREO SHOW AWARD WINNERS
January 2016Game On!Seven DevilsSay my Name
ATLANTIS WINTER PEP RALLY 2016
January 2016Atlantis winter pep rally performancePETER PAN HOMECOMING 2015
Here's the link to our Homecoming performance on September 25, 2015. The theme this year was Peter Pan. Enjoy!Historic Productions
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Historic Productions
DANCE PRODUCTION 2016-2017
DANCE PRODUCTION 2015-2016
DANCE PRODUCTION 2014-2015
DANCE PRODUCTION 2013-2014
DANCE PRODUCTION 2012-2013
HOMECOMING ON THE RANGE 2014
HARRY POTTER HOMECOMING 2013
Here are the videos from our Homecoming performances. Kaiden Gerlach as Harry Potter. Jackie Ward as Hermoine. Greyson Hanson as Ron. Taylor Block as Voldemort. Kenley Farace as Snape. Jackson Harper as Cedric. Alexis Macadam as Dumbledore.
HARRY POTTER HOMECOMING DANCE PRODUCTION
BATTLE OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY ROUTINE
WINTER PEP RALLY ROUTINES
SENSEI-TIONAL HOMECOMING 2012 PEP RALLY VIDEO
CHOREOGRAPHER'S BALL 2012 VIDEO
DISNEY "IMAGINATION" DANCE RECITAL 2012 VIDEO
DANCE VIDEOS 2011-2012
WINTER PEP RALLY 2011 VIDEO
SJHHS DANCE PROGRAM MOVIE
50 dancers attended the Saddleback Dance Symposium Field Trip on November 17, 2011. They took 2 master dance classes and watched the winter dance show.
Advanced and Intermediate Dance Production performed a "Wizard of Oz" themed dance at the Homecoming pep rally.
Dance Production participated in the 1st SJHHS Lip Dub Video on October 29, 2010. It is produced by the advanced video production students and will be used to promote the SJH performing arts department. Joined by the dancers were the students from the departments of theater, music, vocal, video, drawing & painting, ccp and photo. Everyone wore fun costumes and sang and danced to "Bang on the drums." The message is simple....."JOIN THE ARTS!"
Advanced Dance Production performed at the homecoming pep rally on September 30, 2010 in the SJH gym. The dance was titled "Mario's World Adventures" directed and choreographed by Mrs. Calder. Some dancers from Intermediate Dance Production and beginning dance helped crew the production. It started in Mario's world where Mario and his crew played and danced. Bowser and Donkeykong entered the scene and kidnapped Princess Peach. Now Mario will have to go through the fire world, water world, mario kart and finally get to Bowser's castle to rescue the princess. It was a bang of a performance and thoroughly enjoyed by the staff and students.
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY 2011
Dance Program Director
Dance Program Director![]()
Dance Program Director
CAPTAINS 2025-2026
Advanced: Caroline Arnold, Holly Brosch, Harper Hottinger
Intermediate: Ruby Baker, Sara Chirco, Iman Elkoustaf
Beginning Intermediate: Ali Arambarri, Lucy Garibaldi, Madelyn Hui, Summer Rice
Modern Dance Conservatory: Sara Chirco
Beginning Dance Period 2:
Anastacia Buckanavage, Alba Herrera,
Brianna Herrera, Holly Hoogendyk
Beginning Dance Period 4:
Nataly Corona, Bell Lee Dye, Malea Kirkman, Disha Patel
Beginning Class Period 2 Class Aide: Devynn Smark
Dance Program Assistant: Bridgett Brown
ADP CAPTAINS
IDP CAPTAINS
BID CAPTAINS
2025-2026 EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
CODE KEY:
ADP = Advanced Dance Production
IDP = Intermediate Dance Production
BID = Beginning Intermediate Program
BD = Beginning Program
ALL = BD, BID, IDP, ADP
ADP n IDP - Welcome Rally, Aug 15, 2025
ADP n IDP - Fusion auditions, August 21, 2025
ADP n IDP - Homecoming Rally, Oct 10, 2025
ADP n IDP - Little Stallions Nov. 14, 2025
ADP n IDP n BID - FUSION Winter Dance Show - November 21 & 22, 2025
ADP - Guest Perform at Aliso - Dec 11, 2025
ALL SENIORS - Senior Showcase Auditions Jan 8, 2026
ALL - Choreographer's Ball Auditions - January 29, 2026
ADP n IDP - Winter Rally - January 16, 2026
SENIORS ONLY - Film for show - January 16, 2026
ALL SENIORS ONLY in dance program - Senior Showcase - February 6, 2025
ALL - Student Choreography Show - February 11 & 12, 2025
ADP & IDP - Disney Field Trip - March 2, 2026
STEPS BUDDIES PERFORMANCE at DHHS - TBA
ADP Clash of the Classes Rally - March 27, 2026
ADP & IDP - Unity Dance Day - April 1, 2026
ALL - "Choreographer's Ball" Spring Dance Concert - Friday & Saturday, May 22 & 23, 2026
Alternate Dance Audition Day - May 29, 2026 (see below if you qualify)
ALL - Dance Program Awards Luncheon - May 29, 2026 during Lunch time
2026-2027 Dance Auditions - May 30, 2026
ADP, IDP & BID dancers and parents 1st meeting - June 2, 2026 - 6:00 pm
ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN INTERESTED IN THE BEGINNING DANCE PROGAM!
We usually have a handful of openings for freshmen to take BEGINNING DANCE. Please come to a beginning dance audition for incoming freshmen ONLY. No experience is necessary to take beginning dance. Please wear all black, pull your hair back and wear dance shoes/black socks. We will teach a beginning level dance combo. Please do your best so that the judges and I may take a look at your potential, work ethic and movement quality. This does not apply to those who have dance training. If you have dance training, please audition into advanced (level 4), intermediate (level 3) or beginning/intermediate (level 2) Please see below for audition information. Thank you and Good Luck!!!
ALTERNATE AUDITION DAY FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 @ 3:45
Alternate Audition Day is for 8th graders or SJH SCHOOL activity conflict. You will need to bring proof of the reason of your absence for the actual audition day. Examples of allowable excuses are 8th grade school trip, 8th grade graduation, middle school musical/play etc. Work schedule, appointments, detention, etc. are not considered allowable excuses. You will be recorded and the recording will be shown to the judges on the audition day when they arrive, where you will then be possibly placed somewhere in the program. Please email Mrs. Calder regarding the reason of why you need the alternate date and to schedule an appointment for make up day. Don't just show up, no one will be there.
DANCE AUDITIONS 2026-2027
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
Advanced Dance: 10:00 A.M.
Registration begins at 9:30 A.M.
Intermediate Dance and Beginning Intermediate Dance: 12:00 P.M.
Registration begins at 11:30 A.M.
Beginning Dance: 2:00 P.M.
Registration begins at 1:30 P.M.
Where: Main Gym
What to wear: ALL BLACK FITTED dancewear such as leotard, leggings, shorts, tank top. NO sports bras, crop tops, strapless tops, or low cut tops. Dance shoes can be any color. Hair slick back in a bun or low ponytail.
What to expect: Bring your completed application along with a headshot attached. You will be given an audition number based on your time of arrival. You will learn an across the floor technical combination comprising of various types of turns (pirouettes, al a secondes, around the world, float, attitude, reverse, back spots, ice skater, pique turns, chene), kicks, flexibility (leg hold, leg hold turns, illusion, tilt, lay out), acro (kip ups, headsprings), jumps (grande jete, calypso, firebird, straddle, toe touch, c-jump, switch leap variations) and tumbling skills (right aerials, front walkover, hand springs). You will go across the floor 2 at a time and will have 2 counts of 8 of improv for any specialty skills you want to show. At the conclusion of the last person, you may be called back for a second look, so it's to your benefit to stay seated after you've completed your audition. If your number is called back and you've left the gym, the final results will be made based on your first run through.
Results: The audition results will be posted on our website approximately 1-2 days after auditions. This audition is for level placement based on your audition NOT past performances, please do your best!
There will be a MANDATORY PARENT AND/OR STUDENT MEETING in the theater conference room, Tuesday, JUNE 2, @ 6:00 p.m. for all team members in Advanced, Intermediate and Beg/Int. Calendar of events, modern conservatory and captain applications will be handed out at this meeting. If you're applying for captain, you should attend this meeting!
HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED MORE INFO?
Please contact the director, Mrs. Calder, at kmcalder@capousd.org
DONATIONS
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DONATIONS
If you'd like to make a donation to the dance program. Please visit the boosters website to do so. Thank you for your support!
https://www.sjhhsarts.com/
VISIT THE PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTER WEBSITE
https://www.sjhhsarts.com/
Parents! Do you want to get more involved with our department and be in the loop? Join P.A.B. (performing arts boosters) today. Visit their website for more information.