PERFORMING ARTS

Drama 9 & 10 is a great class which develops many skills that transfer to other courses and situations. Also, Drama is fun! This is a course for those wishing to learn about and develop the fundamentals of acting through creative means. This course is open to Grade 9 or 10 students taking a drama class for the first time and, where possible, should be taken before Acting 11.

This course contains units in pantomime, scene building (both individual and within a group), playwriting, improvisation, character development and scripted performances. Students taking this course should enjoy collaborating in both small and larger groups, be able to give and accept feedback, and feel comfortable performing in front of peers. There are many opportunities for students to take leadership roles with directing and filming as well. Due to the nature of this subject, it is never the same course twice!

Designed to challenge the Acting student, these senior courses are specifically geared towards students who have a strong interest in theatre but allows room for any Parkland students to get involved! Units include improvisation, script analysis and development, character development and analysis, vocal work, styles of acting, directing, auditioning, film and make-up. Students will be involved in public theatre productions over the course of the semester. 

This course is designed for the beginner dancer; no experience is necessary or, if you have taken dance before but want a comfortable learning environment to sharpen your dance skills, then this course is for you! Dance Foundations is for students who want to learn or continue to learn and improve their dance technique, vocabulary and choreography in the core areas of dance including, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and tap. Students will also learn about and appreciate other forms of dance, such as ballet, as well as dance styles from other cultures.

This is also a great course for athletes, musical theatre students and anyone interested in living a healthy and active lifestyle. Students must be open to daily participation in all dance styles, have a positive attitude, good work ethic and be willing to perform in a public performance at the end of the semester. Students will need dance/exercise clothing. Dance/tap shoes will be provided as needed.

This course is for the dancer who has at least 1-2 years of dance experience and wishes to develop further as a dancer and explore choreography, vocabulary and technique in the core areas of dance, including jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary. Students will be introduced to creating their own choreography and will continue to refine these skills by taking on challenges appropriate to their individual ability level. Students will also learn about and appreciate other forms of dance, such as ballet, as well as dance styles from other cultures.

Students must be open to daily participation in all dance styles, have a positive attitude, good work ethic and be willing to perform in public performances at the end of the semester. Students need dance/exercise clothing and footwear. Tap shoes will be provided as needed.

Previous completion of Dance Foundations or a background in dance is recommended.

This course is for the dancer who has at least 2-4 years of dance experience and wishes to develop further as a dancer and explore choreography, vocabulary and technique in the core areas of dance, including jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary. Students will be introduced to creating their own choreography and will continue to refine these skills by taking on challenges appropriate to their individual ability level. Students will also learn about and appreciate other forms of dance, such as ballet, as well as dance styles from other cultures.

Students must be open to daily participation in all dance styles, have a positive attitude, good work ethic and be willing to perform in public performances at the end of the semester. Students need dance/exercise clothing and footwear. Tap shoes will be provided as needed.

This is an enriched performing arts course open to students who are passionate about singing, dancing, and acting for large audiences. Musical Theatre runs in the first semester and is dedicated to the staging and production of a famous Broadway musical script and score. Early in the semester, students will audition for roles so a strong understanding of characterization and stage presence is essential for students coveting a speaking part. In preparing for the production, students will learn group choreography, makeup application, and costuming.

This course requires an enormous level of commitment, dedication, and energy, especially in January for rehearsals outside of school hours, and in early February for four public evening performances. It’s a fabulous adventure for students who love to be on stage.

In this exciting “hands on” course, students get to develop a variety of skills and collaborate as part of a team to create sets for Parkland productions. The majority of the course is designed for students who enjoy scenic painting, construction and decorating props for the theatre performance and musical theatre productions. Students who enroll in this course should be hardworking and willing to contribute to the team.

Members of this class form the technical and stage crews for the major productions. Students who show an aptitude and interest for lighting and sound will be trained in this art and help with various shows and technical needs both in and out of school hours. A high level of motivation and commitment is required in this course.

This course runs inside the school timetable but a number of after-school hours are also required.