• Students learn the business side of visual, media and performing arts
• Students develop physical stamina and fitness, musicality, expression and sequence retention while learning terminology for dance movement and for the industry
• Students critique choreographed works from multiple dance genres. Using this knowledge and research as well as understanding specific characteristics and movements of dance, they compose sequences into their own designs
• Students assume the roles of singer, instrumentalist, actor and dancer as well as director, stage manager, set designer and/or costume technician
• Senior students participate in the Great Lakes Visual and Performing Arts Course. Under supervision of the school and through partnerships, students combine classroom learning with work experience to benefit themselves and others. These can take the form of mentorship employment, cooperative education, apprenticeships and internships. Students create a master portfolio of their work to promote for employment, post-secondary education and potential scholarships
• Students are members of SkillsUSA, a national student youth group/organization