We understand, celebrate, and embrace the intrinsic nature of working as a community in the Performing Arts.
PA1-a. I can work with others to develop a unified ensemble.
PA1-b. I can incorporate the ideas of others.
PA1-c. I can provide encouragement and positive feedback.
PA1-d. I can accept and apply feedback from my teacher and peers in order to grow as a performer.
PA1-e. I can identify, seek out and embrace interdisciplinary performance opportunities.
We stretch ourselves outside of our comfort zone, and open ourselves to risk taking and vulnerability through creation and sharing.
PA2-a. I can accept and offer constructive criticism.
PA2-b. I can reflect upon my contribution to the rehearsal process (both individually and as an ensemble) in order to improve.
PA2-c. I can perform independently and collaboratively with poise and confidence.
PA2-d. I can try new things with confidence knowing that it is okay to take risks, make mistakes and try again.
PA2-e. I can present creative ideas with confidence and accept with humility whether those ideas are incorporated, altered, or abandoned.
We strive to generate and express original ideas and build confidence as innovators and artists.
PA3-a. I can use improvisation as a tool to develop new ideas.
PA3-b. I can apply feedback on my creative work to make revisions to enhance my performance.
PA3-c. I can develop and refine artistic techniques and skills.
PA3-d. I can use critical thinking to approach my artistic interpretation and expression.
PA3-e. I can use my knowledge and skills to create original works.
We demonstrate dedication to the communal work and to our personal artistic growth through consistent effort, resilience, discipline, and persistence.
PA4-a. I recognize how my individual effort and preparation affects the overall effectiveness of the full ensemble and attempt to do my best in class and rehearsal.
PA4-b. I can assist in the ensemble’s success by being prepared and on time, attending rehearsals, and participating fully.
PA4-c. I can persevere through challenges and use what I have learned to grow as an artist.
PA4-d. I can embrace feedback from my teachers, peers and self to help myself grow as an artist.
PA4-e. I can commit to the process of trying new things with confidence, knowing that it is okay to take risks, make mistakes, and try again.
We use the arts as a means to build deeper connections to our community, our world, and the history of artistic expression.
PA5-a. I can relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen my understanding.
PA5-b. I can use my knowledge of the Performing Arts to communicate who I am to others.
PA5-c. I can synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
PA5-d. I can compare relationships between the Performing Arts and other disciplines.
We become lifelong learners by practicing fundamental skills and applying knowledge to engage fully in our art form.
PA6-a. I can recognize the fundamental skills required to master my Performing Arts discipline.
PA6-b. I practice my artistic discipline regularly and consistently in the pursuit of mastery.
PA6-c. I can embrace other styles, techniques, disciplines and skills to help me become a well-rounded artist.
PA6-d. I can recognize the value of continued effort and practice to help me grow as an artist.