At TAPCo, we champion artistic self-expression and sustainability-focused collaboration within a dynamic, high-tech arts and academic environment. 

Our students major in one of two specialized areas: Arts Studio or Film/Video Production  (CTE).  Through our programs, all TAPCo students develop essential collaborative and self-management skills, preparing them for success in the 21st century world of the arts and equipping them to thrive in college, career, and life. 

We are committed to fostering academic, personal, and social success by cultivating habits of preparedness, perseverance, and kindness.  Our approach emphasizes high achievement through the synergy of academics and the arts.  As members of the TAPCo community, we: 

• Support one another, building a strong and inclusive Community. 

• Stay focused on both our Academic and Artistic growth. 

• Take responsibility for our choices and actions, showing Respect for ourselves, others, and our environment.

• Celebrate Excellence by recognizing individual and collective accomplishments. 

DANCE.  Students develop their creativity, strength, alignment and teaching skills as they learn Modern Dance, Ballet, Composition Technology and Principles of Dance. Pedagogy blends to help students develop their own unique voice as creators with competitive skills to succeed in the real world. 

THEATRE. Students learn acting technique, scene study, voice and diction, movement, singing, theatre history, audition preparation, digital (photo & video) resume building, script analysis, directing, lighting design, and stagecraft in addition to exploring performance and acting techniques for full stage classical, modern, and musical theatre productions as well as smaller studio settings. 

VISUAL ARTS. Images (Drawing, Painting, Digital Design). Students develop their artistic skills as they progress through classroom assignments such as still life drawing, perspective drawing, portraiture, figure drawing, and abstract compositions using a variety of drawing, painting, and digital design media.

MUSIC. Choral. 

General Choir, Show Choir, Jazz Choir, and Women’s Choir; Music Theory, Music History, Improvisation, Sight Singing and Piano; On or off-site private lessons by audition. 

MUSIC. Instrumental. 

Small group instruction in traditional Band Instruments; Jazz Band; Latin Band, Music Theory, Music History, Improvisation, Sight Singing and Piano; On or off site private lessons by audition. 

FILM / VIDEO PRODUCTION.  Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) track in Film/Video Production offers students a dynamic, hands-on learning experience tailored to industry standards. As a NY State Certified CTE program, we equip our graduates with the technical skills and creative expertise necessary to excel in the media industry. Join us and turn your passion for storytelling into a thriving career in media and communications.