Progression of Courses for Performing Arts - Music, Drama & Musical Theatre (Click on the + sign to expand)
Drama Courses Available to Grade 9 Students
DANCE FOUNDATIONS 10
DANCE FOUNDATIONS 10
COURSE CODE: MDCF-10
Open to Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 students. No experience necessary. All welcome. Dance is an expressive way to challenge yourself physically, and it is informed by the history, culture, and community in which it exists. Dance Foundations students will explore a wide variety of dance styles, sweating it out and building skills in a creative environment of safe risk. Students can expect to gain flexibility, strength, coordination and confidence. Assessment tools will include collaborative group choreographies, dance research and skills testing.
DRAMA 9
DRAMA 9
COURSE CODE: MDR – – 09
All welcome. If you are looking to make new friends and take some creative risks, this course is for you. This is not an “easy A”! In this course, students will develop a sense of belonging and explore diverse perspectives through play. Students can expect to learn foundational acting skills in areas like voice, movement, stage combat, improvisation and script in a positive, creative atmosphere aimed at improving student confidence and cooperative abilities.
PERFORMING ARTS LEADERSHIP 10-11-12
PERFORMING ARTS LEADERSHIP 10-11-12
COURSE CODE:
MIDS-0D
MIDS-1D
MIDS-2D
All welcome. This course is open to students grade 9-12. Meetings for this course will occur outside the regular timetable and all activities will support River’s Edge Theatre events and productions. This elective can be taken in addition to a full course load and offers students a practical, innovative opportunity to contribute to the creation, production, management and marketing of Performing Arts programs at Riverside, as ambassadors of our multipurpose performance space.