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
2024-2025
DANCE PRODUCTION
2025-2026
Advanced Dance Production – 22 (8,5,5,4)
Allen, Izzy 11
Arnold, Caroline 11
Barron, Dillon 10
Brosch, Holly 11
Calder, Hayden 9
Fee, Emersyn 12
Giddings, Brooklyn 12
Hardin, Siena 12
Hazen, Wavy 9
Hottinger, Harper 11
Johnson, Ellie 11
Koopman, Addison 9
Kulba, Natalie 10
Loftus, Sophia 12
McCraw, Kelty 9
Miller, Peach 12
Pollei, Zoe 12
Roberts, Reagan 10
Robertson, Devyn 10
Schafer, Carlie 10
Smallwood, Ella 12
Smark, Devynn 12
Intermediate Dance Production – 24 (8,3,11,2)
Alaniz, Ava 10
Alpert, Olivia 12
Altman, Tatem 10
Baker, Ruby 12
Carlson, Annie 10
Chirco, Sara 11
Earnest, Lola 10
Elkoustaf, Iman 12
Geer, Gracelyn 9
Gill, Kennedy 10
Hallett, Zoey 10
Isakson, Abella 10
Iwamoto, Ellie 11
Jump, Rylee 12
Lewis, Zoe 12
McCabe, Molly 12
McFarland, Lilyana 10
McKinnon, Kindahl 10
McNutt, Alex 10
McMillan, Daphne 11
Overholtzer, Hayden 9
Pinto, Rose 10
Sedgwick, Hannah 12
Test, Presley 12
BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE DANCE – 38 (9,9,7,13)
Annett, Harper 9
Arambarri, Ali 12
Ausar, Alaya 9
Baker, Madeline 9
Barron, Peyton 9
Brando, Holly 12
Brons, Stella 9
Bryan, Anya 11
Bullock, Kimberly 11
Charles, Sophia 10
Chi, Audrey 11
Clottu, Mia 9
DeGroot, Elianna 11
Diaz Giselle 11
Dinnie, Saelah 10
Forde, Charlotte 11
Garibaldi, Lucy 12
Henderson, Stosha 10
Hui, Madelyn 11
Kilkenny, Kelly 12
Marshall, Kayla 12
Matz, Olivia 9
Nguyen, Queanna 12
Ober, Abi 10
Paxton, Charlotte 10
Rangel, Belinda 12
Rice, Summer 11
Rich, Anya 9
Rock, Ruby 9
Ross, Lily 9
Saceda, Amahli 11
Sanchez, Bella 9
Severson, Sophia 12
Tanner, Reese 9
Thompson, Blaire 10
Tilden, Faith 12
Yates, Elliotte 9
Young, Hudson 10
MODERN DANCE CONSERVATORY 25-26 (17)
Alaniz, Ava
Allen, Izzy
Baker, Ruby
Calder, Hayden
Chirco, Sara - Captain
Iwamoto, Ellie
Jump, Rylee
Koopman, Addy
McFarland, LilyAna
McMillan, Daphne
Pinto, Rose
Rice, Summer
Roberts, Reagan
Robertson, Devyn
Schafer, Carlie
Severson, Sophia
Thompson, Blaire
LALALAND WINTER PEP RALLY!
January 2025 Performance!www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyP5x_yG8qM
HOMECOMING PEP RALLY
Sept 2024 Performance! Theme: The Incredibles!
WELCOME PEP RALLY
Aug 2024 Performance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FZ0WjaAQnk
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!
GREEK HOMECOMING PEP RALLY
September 2023 PERFORMANCE!
DANCE PRODUCTION 2022-2023
CLASH OF THE CLASSES
RALLY 2023 PERFORMANCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WpCJQJO3Yo
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY PERFORMANCE 2018
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
GATSBY WINTER PEP RALLY 2022 PERFORMANCE LINK
BACK TO THE FUTURE DECADES HOMECOMING 2021 PERFORMANCE LINK
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY 2021
WILLY WONKA HOMECOMING 2020 PERFORMANCE LINK
Late Homecoming Break Rally 2021
Willy Wonka Performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__-rcfDt_S0
DANCE PRODUCTION 2019-2020
DANCE PRODUCTION 2018-2019
HOMECOMING 2018 INCREDIBLES 2 PERFORMANCE
DANCE PRODUCTION 2017-18
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY PERFORMANCE 2018TITANIC WINTER FORMAL DANCE PERFORMANCE
STAR WARS HOMECOMING DANCE PERFORMANCE
SJHHS DANCE MAKES THE NEWS!
10 "MARVEL"OUS YEARS HOMEOCMING PERFORMANCES
September 23, 2016 - Theme: Marvel Comics
FANTASY VS. REALITY STUDENT CHOREO SHOW AWARD WINNERS
ATLANTIS WINTER PEP RALLY 2016
PETER PAN HOMECOMING 2015
Historic Productions
Historic Productions![]()
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
Our Disney Imagination Dance Recital was held on February 9 and 10. Thank you to everyone who came to support us and made the show a success!
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.
WINTER SHOW "FUSION" 2010
Our winter show Fusion was held in December in the Collaborative Arts Theater. It was a collaboration concert with guest performers from dana hills dance, aliso niguel dance, ladera ranch dance academy and south coast freestyle. Great job to everyone who performed in the show and thank you to all the volunteers who helped us backstage in the dressing rooms, the crew and the lobby helpers too. Thank you to Laura Slye for organizing the volunteers.. Thank you to all the family and friends who came to see the show and supported us. Here are some links to our dances.
CLASH OF THE CLASSES PEP RALLY 2011
Dance production was invited to perform at the annual San Clemente Cinco De Mayo Festival on May 7, 2011. They performed 5 high enery routines in front of a big crowd of people.
Our recital was held on February 19, 2010. It showcased all student choreography. Dancers collaborated for a month and half and created original works of art. This show was a sell out! Great job dancers!
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:
Beginning Dance Period 4:
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 5, 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!
For the first time in a while, we have 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, ice skater, pique turns), kicks, flexibility (leg hold, leg hold turns, illusion, tilt, lay out), acro (kip ups, headsprings), jumps (grande jete, calypso, firebird, straddle, c-jump, switch leaps) and tumbling skills (aerials, hand springs). You will go across the floor 2 at a time. 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 3, @ 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
DONATIONS![]()
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.