ART'S PROGRAM
The Academy will provide high quality performing arts instruction in the areas of dance, music and drama. This enrichment program for developing the arts will enhance self-esteem and provide a positive outlet for self-expression. This program will enable the students to develop and express themselves artistically as well as creatively.
Dance goals are to increase students' abilities to express thoughts and feelings through physical movement.
Music goals are to increase students' awareness of the significance music plays in one's culture through history and strengthen their musical skills through singing and playing instruments.
Theatre goals are to increase students' abilities to use drama as a means of developing self-expression, individual creativity and cultural awareness.

Students will develop the ability to perform and to organize dance ideas and movements creatively. They will also develop an understanding of dance as an essential component of history and cultural human experience.

  • Dance technique in ballet, jazz, ethnic and creative movement.
  • Dance terminology & history
  • Dance production

Students will develop a knowledge of music and an ability to perform music through guided exploration of the basic elements of music.

  • Vocal/Choral Singing
  • Music Theory, History & Culture
  • Rhythmic & Harmonic Structure
  • Keyboard Skills & Various Musical Instruments

Students will develop self-expression, individual creativity and cultural awareness through concepts of theatre arts

  • Character Development & Role Playing
  • Stage Presence & Movement
  • Expression & Emotions
  • Script Analysis
 
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