The emphasis is on solo rather than group performances and classical music. Visual Arts Visual arts classes are two period blocks each day. Students are provided a wide variety of learning experiences including painting and drawing, art appreciation, jewelry, sculpturing, fabrics, and multimedia experiences. Advanced study emphasis is on apprenticeships in the field. Dance All dance students are required to audition for acceptance into the dance magnet.
Previous training is required in most cases.
Students are placed in the appropriate level based on their ability, not on their age, year in school, or previous experience. Emphasis for all dance students is on classical ballet technique. Modern dance and jazz technique classes augment the syllabus. Lectures on dance history and anatomy provide each student with necessary knowledge and background to supplement their physical development. Students prepare individual projects twice each semester in either choreography, teaching, dance research, or performance of a classical ballet variation.