Ballet;    Course #6855
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course will develop correct body alignment through the basics of classical ballet technique and style as well as stretching and toning the body combining elements from ballet, yoga, resistance training and Pilates.  Barre work, center work, port de bras, pirouettes, allegro, adagio and vocabulary will all be introduced.  Emphasis will be placed on technique, musicality and artistic performance including principles of placement, alignment and aesthetics.  This course can be taken to satisfy a P.E. requirement, and may be repeated for credit.

Intro to Drama;    Course #6810
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to the theatre, basic terminology, and the building blocks for acting in the theatre.  Emphasis will be on observation skills, ensemble building, pantomime skills and Reader’s Theatre.  Major projects include an individual pantomime performance in class and a group prepared Reader’s Theatre piece.  This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement.

Drama Workshop;    Course #6523
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This course will introduce students to the arts of stagecraft and set design.  This includes safety, use of tools, set construction, and an overview of lighting, sound, and stage management, if time permits.  Students will be actively involved in building sets for the Performing Arts productions, as well as completion of their own, in class projects.  Students will be required to pass a safety test before operating any equipment or constructing a set.  This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement.

Beginning Dance;    Course #6845
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to the style and technique of jazz dance.  Students will learn steps and terminology, technique and performance skills.  The students will also learn and perform a variety of the jazz dance forms including lyrical, concert, street and Afro-Haitian.  This course can be taken to satisfy a P.E. requirement, and may be repeated for credit.

Acting 1-2;    Course #6814-6815
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Intro to Drama

These courses will explore the different styles and historical movements of the craft of acting, while focusing on the preparation and performance of monologues and scenes.  This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement(s).

Script Analysis;    Course #6823
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course will focus on play structure, script analysis for performance as well as for technical requirements and dramaturgy.  Student will, as a group, analyze a script in class and will be expected to participate in discussions, readings, and staved-readings of the piece.  The second half of this course will focus on dramaturgy – the research and analysis that goes into performing period pieces and new works, as well as some popular plays.  Students will work in groups and analyze assigned plays, including creating a 10-minute performance piece that encompasses the play’s main through line as their main project. This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement.

Dance Company;    Course #6863
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed to be a performance vehicle to exhibit a variety of dance styles.  Students will develop their technical skills through practice and preparation for performance in front of an audience and for the camera.  This course can be taken to satisfy a P.E. requirement, and may be repeated for credit.

Playwriting;    Course #6553
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course covers the elements of playwriting for the stage and screen.  Students will participate daily in writing activities and exercises, and will ultimately produce several scenes, monologues and a one-act play that will be ready for actors to prepare and perform.  This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement.

Beginning Dance;    Course #6845
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to the many forms of dance and movement needed for the stage.  Students will learn steps and terminology, technique, improvisational skills and performance skills.  This course can be taken to satisfy a P.E. requirement.

Literary Adaptation;    Course #6824
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Students will work as a close ensemble to adapt a piece of literature:  a short story, novel, poem, song, or children’s book for performance.  All students will be expected to participate in discussions, group activities, exploratory games, and creating the piece.  Students will work in smaller groups on their own projects, and then as a class on an ensemble piece.  This course is similar to playwriting, however, no actual scripts will be written.  The entire performance is created organically as an ensemble.  This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement.

Ensemble Acting; ;    Course #6817
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This course will focus on the rehearsal to performance aspects of a production through the use of the One Act script.  Students will be chosen as directors, they will be assigned a play, and then will audition the rest of the class.  All students taking this course will either be directing a one act or performing in one.  Students will ultimately perform their completed piece during an Evening of One Acts for parents and friends as a fund-raiser for the department.  All aspects of an actual performance must be incorporated into these productions, including, but not limited to, blocking, memorization, characterization, costumes, props, sets, and the ability to work as a team.  Students will be graded on the final performance of the piece – either as a director or as an actor.  

Show Choir;    Course #6877
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed to develop each student’s individual talents and personalized style.  The students will work individually, as well as with the entire group.  Each student will take developing choral sound for performance.  Students are responsible for bringing their own music and will be graded on their participation. This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement, and may be repeated for credit.

Voice 1-2;    Course #6865-6866
.50 Credit

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed to develop each student’s talents and personalized style.  The students will work individually, as well as with the entire group.  Each student will take developing individual solos for performance.  Students are responsible for bringing their own music and will be graded on their participation.  The student’s final will consist of a solo demonstrating vocal technique. This course can be taken to satisfy a Humanities requirement, and may be repeated for credit.