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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Musical Theatre I

 

Musical Theatre I is a beginner course teaching technical and practical aspects of musical theatre and the impact of the arts, in general, on society. Students work on basic acting, music and movement skills. The focus is on collaboration, problem solving, critical analysis and understanding the arts as a business.

 

  • Prerequisite:  None
  • Grade Level: 9-11
  • Course Length: Full Year

 

 

Musical Theatre II

 

Musical Theatre II is an intermediate course in acting, singing, and dancing that focuses on musical theatre history and repertoire from 1900-1960 as well as musical theatre technique and performance.  Students are required to audition for school musical productions and work on the end of year dance concert.

 

  • Prerequisite: Musical Theatre I
  • Grade Level: 10-12
  • Course Length: Full Year

 

 

Musical Theatre III

 

Musical Theatre III is an advanced course in acting, singing, and dancing that focuses on contemporary musical theatre styles from 1970- present.  Heavy emphasis is placed on character development, performance skills and dance technique. Students are required to audition for school musical productions and work on the end of year dance concert. This course is repeatable for credit.

 

  • Prerequisite: Musical Theatre II
  • Grade Level: 11-12
  • Course Length: Full Year

 

 

Dance I

 

Dance I is a beginner comprehensive dance class that allows students to explore the many facets of dance in education including dance technique, performance, choreography, analysis, critique, and dance history. By the end of the year, each student enrolled in a dance course will have had the opportunity to see professional dance, attend master classes with famous choreographers in the dance world, and to work on or perform in the end of year dance concert.

 

  • Prerequisite: Musical Theatre II
  • Grade Level 9-12
  • Course Length:  Full Year