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Drama:
This is the ideal age to learn skills such as negotiating space for performance and how to integrate vocal and physical performance skills imaginatively and accurately when presented with a range of material. They also learn to understand elements of engaging the audience to communicate meaning and mood.
Vocal training:
At this stage students may choose the path to becoming a soloist. To this end, students need to develop the ability to handle sustained performances with stylistic interpretation. They are encouraged to explore a capella singing and three-part harmony and introduced to technically challenging choreographed movement.
Performance Arts:
Students are introduced to the integration of wide-ranging performance skills and material, and learn to convey character, mood, themes and narratives. There is a clear understanding of technique necessary for various art forms, and the need to engage the audience through a sincere connection to the material.
