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Introduction
The expressions of
thoughts and feelings
take many forms. Verbal
and written language
represents only one form
that communicates these
expressions. Music,
dance, theatre, and the
visual arts expand
verbal and non-verbal
communication skills and
encourage the
exploration of intuitive
and emotional forms of
self-expression.
The Arts provide a
humanizing influence and
create a balance in our
curriculum which helps
with the development of
the whole person. Skill
development is
emphasized across the
fine arts spectrum so
that students can be
effective in expressing
their ideas. Our
programs and classes
also place an emphasis
on learning to be
creative
problem-solvers.
Research has shown that
students who study the
arts are also more
likely to display
originality and
creativity in other
subjects.
Performing Arts
Theatre at St.
Margaret's explores a
wide range of theatrical
areas including acting,
production, theatre
history and functions.
Through performance,
classroom discussion,
and individual projects,
students expand their
imaginations, strengthen
their communicative
skills, and gain an
appreciation of the
theatre as a living art
form.
Music courses are
designed to widen the
range of the musician by
the introduction and
enhancement of
performance skills that
allow the performer to
achieve a level of
comfort while
performing. Theory, ear
training, site singing,
writing/reading, and
instrument positioning
are all used to bring
students to this
performance level.
Students are expected to
perform on assigned
occasions.
Dance introduces the
basic technical skill of
various dance forms
including, but not
limited to ballet, jazz,
tap, hip-hop, Pilates
and lyrical jazz.
Students increase their
coordination,
concentration,
flexibility, strength,
postural alignment, self
discipline, musicality
and appreciation for
dance as a live art
form. Safe use of the
body is emphasized in
order to prevent
injuries and to assure a
life-long ability to
enjoy dance. Basic dance
vocabulary and history
are also taught.
Students are required to
perform at scheduled
concerts. Additionally,
they will have the
opportunity to audition
their own choreography.
Visual Arts
We view the visual arts
as a form of
communication,
self-reflection, and
expression. As our
students grow and
develop, it is our goal
to offer experiences
that allow our students
to be fully involved in
the process of art
making through the
exploration of a large
variety of media and
methods. We are also
concerned with
developing visual
literacy as our students
learn about art elements
and principles, cultural
heritage, art history
and aesthetic valuing.
Essential components in
our visual arts
curriculum are
developing creative
thinking and technical
skills. Curriculum
planning in the visual
arts also supports and
enhances the school wide
curriculum.
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