The students learn circle and line dances which are danced by all generations of people at many events such as weddings, dinner dances, and family gatherings. The students have the opportunity to exhibit their dance techniques at the Sock Hop Dance sponsored by the Band and Choir on the last Friday of March. Students and faculty come to the dance dressed as Bobby Sockers, Greasers, Nerds, and the All-American Students. In the fourth marking period , the students study the history of Musical Theatre of America. Each student portrays a character and has the opportunity to ad lib and act, no matter what size the part.
Students also study stage directions and theatre terminology.
8th Grade Students begin their music curriculum studies with an in-depth study of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. Students then begin a study of music history and theory beginning in the Renaissance times. This is followed by Baroque, Classical, and Romantic music through to contemporary music stylings. Students also conduct a thorough review of music theory in preparation for music composition and electronic music projects utilizing the school's bank of synthesizers and music computers. Eighth grade students study the modern American musical, contemporary dance music, electronic synthesis, and critical music analysis.