Drama + Dance - Theater
Dance 9 (MDNC-09)
Dance 9 is a course that focuses on body awareness, spatial awareness, and ability to hear and feel music, as well as develop cooperation and confidence. Students will have the opportunity to try a variety of dance disciplines such as Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical. Students will take part in a warm up, floor stretches, across the floor, center work, combinations and choreography. Proper dance attire and indoor shoes are mandatory.
Drama 9 (MDR--09)
The Drama 9 course continues to develop skills in team building, concentration and focus, movement, voice, and characterization. Drama provides opportunities to work under pressure, take risks, deal with constructive criticism, meet deadlines, and become more self-aware in order to build confidence and self-esteem. The skills they will learn through this course will be applicable to real life and far reaching.
Theatre Company and Production 9 (Advanced Drama) - Application Required - see the office or your counselor
Ever desired to be part of the annual theatre production? Here is your chance! This course will include the responsibility of two large scale theatre productions. You will be exposed to all aspects of what it takes to put on a production. Designed for both those who like to be in front of an audience and behind the scenes. Actors, costumes, sets, props, make-up and hair designers, lighting and sound crew, runners… all are welcome! Come be part of this diverse, inclusive and fun community.
Important Note: This is an off-timetable course that will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5 pm from September until June. There will be a show in early December and another before spring break, and extra rehearsal hours are required in the weeks leading up to production. If you wish to be part of the school theatre productions, please take this course.
*Students selecting this course should note that this will be a nineth course.
Drama 10 (MDRM-10)
A creative and collaborative course that focuses on the exploration of the human condition and all its many facets. Learn to take risks, communicate ideas, influence those around you and, just perhaps, inspire change.
Theatre Company and Production 10 (Advanced Drama) (MDRD-10) - Application Required - see the office or your counselor
Ever desired to be part of the annual theatre production? Here is your chance! This course will include the responsibility of two large scale theatre productions. You will be exposed to all aspects of what it takes to put on a production. Designed for both those who like to be in front of an audience and behind the scenes. Actors, costumes, sets, props, make-up and hair designers, lighting and sound crew, runners… all are welcome! Come be part of this diverse, inclusive and fun community.
Important Note: This is an off-timetable course that will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5 pm from September until June. There will be a show in early December and another before spring break, and extra rehearsal hours are required in the weeks leading up to production. If you wish to be part of the school theatre productions, please take this course.
*Students selecting this course should note that this will be a nineth course.
Drama 11 (MDRM-11)
A creative and collaborative course that focuses on the exploration of the human condition and all its many facets. Learn to take risks, communicate ideas, influence those around you and, just perhaps, inspire change.
Directing and Script Development 11 (MDRDS11) - Application Required - see the office or your counselor
If you enjoy exploring your creative side and love plays, but aren’t so keen on the acting, or if you’ve done the theatre production thing and are ready to take on more of a leadership role, then this one’s for you. Learn to manage different group dynamics, problem solve, and get in touch with your inner voice. But most importantly, use the art of storytelling to share your ideas with our community.
Important Note: This is an off-timetable course that will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5 pm from September until June. There will be a show in early December and another before spring break, and extra rehearsal hours are required in the weeks leading up to production.
If you wish to be part of the school production as a director or script writer, please take this course.
*Students selecting this course should note that this will be a nineth course.
Theatre Company and Production 11 (Advanced Drama) (MDRTP11) - Application Required - see the office or your counselor
Ever desired to be part of the annual theatre production? Here is your chance! This course will include the responsibility of two large scale theatre productions. You will be exposed to all aspects of what it takes to put on a production. Designed for both those who like to be in front of an audience and behind the scenes. Actors, costumes, sets, props, make-up and hair designers, lighting and sound crew, runners… all are welcome! Come be part of this diverse, inclusive and fun community.
Important Note: This is an off-timetable course that will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5pm from September until June. There will be a show in early December and another before spring break, and extra rehearsal hours are required in the weeks leading up to production. If you wish to be part of the school theatre productions, please take this course.
*Students selecting this course should note that this will be a nineth course.
Drama 12 (MDRM-12)
A creative and collaborative course that focuses on the exploration of the human condition and all its many facets. Learn to take risks, communicate ideas, influence those around you and, just perhaps, inspire change.
Directing and Script Development 12 (MDRDS12) - Application Required - see the office or your counselor
If you enjoy exploring your creative side and love plays, but aren’t so keen on the acting, or if you’ve done the theatre production thing and are ready to take on more of a leadership role, then this one’s for you. Learn to manage different group dynamics, problem solve, and get in touch with your inner voice. But most importantly, use the art of storytelling to share your ideas with our community.
Important Note: This is an off-timetable course that will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5 pm from September until June. There will be a show in early December and another before spring break, and extra rehearsal hours are required in the weeks leading up to production.
If you wish to be part of the school production as a director or script writer, please take this course.
Theatre Company and Production 12 (Advanced Drama) (MDRTP12) - Application Required - see the office or your counselor
Ever desired to be part of the annual theatre production? Here is your chance! This course will include the responsibility of two large scale theatre productions. You will be exposed to all aspects of what it takes to put on a production. Designed for both those who like to be in front of an audience and behind the scenes. Actors, costumes, sets, props, make-up and hair designers, lighting and sound crew, runners… all are welcome! Come be part of this diverse, inclusive and fun community.
Important Note: This is an off-timetable course that will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5 pm from September until June. There will be a show in early December and another before spring break, and extra rehearsal hours are required in the weeks leading up to production. If you wish to be part of the school theatre productions, please take this course.
Dance 10 (MDCF-10)
A course designed to get you in touch with your body as an instrument of artistic expression. Build dance literacy and composition skills through various exercises that work to explore and communicate one’s sense of belonging and connection. Not only does this course focus on the specific skills required for performance but all aspects involved, from development, to exchanging of ideas, to perseverance and resilience.
Dance 11 (MDCF-11)
A course designed to get you in touch with your body as an instrument of artistic expression. Build dance literacy and composition skills through various exercises that work to explore and communicate one’s sense of belonging and connection. Not only does this course focus on the specific skills required for performance but all aspects involved, from development, to exchanging of ideas, to perseverance and resilience.
Dance 12 (MDCF-12)
A course designed to get you in touch with your body as an instrument of artistic expression. Build dance literacy and composition skills through various exercises that work to explore and communicate one’s sense of belonging and connection. Not only does this course focus on the specific skills required for performance but all aspects involved, from development, to exchanging of ideas, to perseverance and resilience.