Magnet Dance

All About Dance Magnet

The Dance program is designed for students who demonstrate a natural ability and high interest in dance. Students are introduced to a wide range of dance experiences and activities which enhance basic movement, technique, and creativity.

 

Instruction is given in areas of ballet, jazz, tap, creative movement and choreography. Students have numerous opportunities to perform throughout the year and take field trips to dance performances. Guest artists are invited to teach special classes.

 

The dance studio is fully equipped with a marley floor, mirrored wall and barres, to meet the needs of all forms of dance activities.

 

The goal of the Dance Program is to help each student develop a movement vocabulary from which creativity, interest, and personal success can be achieved. Applicants are selected and evaluated during the screening/audition process based on the following criteria: coordination, flexibility, agility, musicality, stamina, and potential. Previous formal instruction in dance is not required.
 
To find out more about us visit the Dance Magnet Website.

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How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY TO SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER EXPRESSIVE ARTS CENTER

Step 1. Magnet Application

THE MAGNET APPLICATION IS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH JANUARY 15

To apply visit the School of Choice Website at https://yourchoicemiami.org/magnet-application/

Click Here To Apply 

 Step 2. Eligibility Requirements

Please make sure your child meets eligibility requirements before you apply. Students that do not meet magnet criteria will be declared ineligible.

 Step 3. Tour the Program

A Magnet tour is scheduled for every other Wednesday each month from October - January. 

TOUR DATES

  • Held every other Wednesday during the Magnet Application Period, October 1, 2024-January 15, 2025.
    • October: 2, 16, 30
    • November: 6, 20
    • December: 4, 18
  • Parents are to arrive at the school at 8:50am. Tours will begin promptly promptly at 9:00am and last about one hour.
  • You must present a government issued I.D. to security at the front gate for school access. Only those meeting this requirement will be allowed to participate in the tour.

 Step 5. Magnet Open House

Magnet Open House for Prospective students and parents (Magnet Night): November 6,2024 at 6:00PM.

In-School Magnet Assembly for current SMK8 students & parents interested in magnet  Pre-K -2nd: December 18, 2024 during school hours.

 Step 6.  Audition

Students entering 3rd, 4th & 5th grade must schedule their audition. 

The date is selected and scheduled by parents at the time the online magnet application is submitted.

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time, ready for your audition. The audition will not be interrupted once it has begun.

Visual Art Magnet Audition Dates

  • 4th & 5th Grade: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ 3:30pm
  • 3rd Grade: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 @ 2:30pm.
  • MAKE-UP AUDITIONS: February 26, 2025 at 2:30PM.

Audition Requirements for Visual Art

  • Bring your portfolio, consisting of 5 to 10 examples of self-created artwork.
  • Arrive to your audition, ready to draw. (No materials are needed
  • Students will be asked to create a drawing by observation, one of their imagination and one from visual memory. The audition last approximately 2 hours.
  • Students will be interviewed and asked a variety of questions to ascertain their interest level and about their portfolio work.

Step 7. Magnet Orientation

Magnet Orientation for New Magnet Students and parents: May 28, 2025 at 6:30PM.

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