At Roland Park Country School, we believe that every student has a place in the Performing Arts department. From beginners to experienced artists, our classes are designed to build upon students’ strengths and encourage their areas of growth. Our department offers a wide range of courses which are all offered during the school day. In the Performing Arts classrooms, our students explore, create and discover in a collaborative environment. They learn what it means to immerse themselves fully in the performing arts, whether they are crafting their skills as a performer or as a member of the backstage crew.
In the Classroom by Division:
Lower School
All students participate in dance and music classes from kindergarten through grade 5.
Middle School
Dance
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Music
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Theatre
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Dance 6
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Music 6
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Theatre 6
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Dance 7
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Music 7
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Theatre 7
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Dance 8 – elective
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Chorus – Grades 6, 7, 8
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Theatre 8 – elective
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Music 8 – Eighth Grade Singers – elective
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Music 8 – Art of the Musical –elective
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Upper School
Each student must take ¾ credit (3 semester courses) of Visual and Performing Arts. One of the courses must be completed by the end of ninth grade. At least ¼ credit (1 semester course) must be in Visual Arts (studio art, ceramics, design, photography) and ¼ credit in Performing Arts (dance, music, theater). The final ¼ credit is the student’s choice. Students may choose from the courses listed below to partially complete this requirement.
Dance
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Music
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Theater
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Studio Dance
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Piano I/II
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Acting: Foundations of Theatre
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Advanced Studio Dance
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Somettos – Auditioned singing ensemble – Grades 9, 10
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Directing for the Actor
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Roses Repertory Dance Company – Auditioned ensemble– Grades 11, 12
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Semiquavers – Auditioned ensemble– Grades 11, 12
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Theatre Design Appreciation
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Upper School Chorus – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Footlights Theater Ensemble (FTE) – Auditioned ensemble– Grades 11, 12
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