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 Creative Writing
Poetry, Short Stories, Plays and/or Essays

This class explores various approaches to writing poetry, short stories, and plays.  We will search for memory, imagination, expression and creative language usage; also, plot and character development, dramatic expression, and opportunities for performance in the classroom.  Students are expected to exhibit a love of reading, of sharing ideas, speaking out, and writing.  Literary works relative to the course will be discussed.

Modern Dance
This course covers the basic fundamentals of Modern Dance, incorporating the basics of ballet with improvisational elements. The first period consists of a regular dance technique class. The second period concentrates on the elements of choreography through improvisation. The study of major choreographers and dance companies will be included, together with student reports and critiques.

Jazz Improv
This course is open to students who play brass, winds, strings, percussion and keyboard. Players develop their inner senses to create improvisational music. Attention will be spent on development of performance on one’s instrument without written music. Also included, listening assignments and a final exam.

Vocal Music
A creative approach to vocal technique, this vocal music
class will include breathing, placement, sight singing and
music reading/theory. Students will work on singing solo
numbers as well as in groups. Special attention to building
confidence and working together cooperatively will be
important parts of the class.

Musical Theatre
The course will focus on the development of good vocal
techniques. Class instruction will be evenly focused on
Broadway style performance skills in voice, acting and
dance. Students auditioning for this class will need to
demonstrate ability in all three areas.

Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts classes consist of developing the students’ basic acting tools – their voices and bodies as well as possibilities of expression. Improvisation will help students loosen up and grow comfortable in front of an audience.

Drawing & Painting (6th, 7th and 8th grade)
The Visual Arts courses give serious students an opportunity to develop technical skills and explore the creative process with a wide range of materials, including paint, mixed media, 3-D materials. Different techniques and approaches will be introduced.

Photography, The Art Of (6th 7th and 8th grade)
Hands-on technical skills in portraiture, lighting, still life, etc. Discussions on the world of fine-art photography, galleries and gallery presentation. Weekly assignments and open critiques.