performance studiesPerformance Studies Majors will receive rigorous training in the performing arts and explore the values and practical techniques of dance, drama and music. Students will take part in a variety of concerts, performances and productions.
Claude Watson students enrolled in Performance Studies as their focus, will be scheduled into two of the following courses: Dance. Drama. Music. *Performance Studies is not Musical Theatre |
DanceOur Dance Department empowers dance students by exploring and working in a wide range of dance styles and genres. Our dancers will work with a variety of faculty as well as many visiting guest artists. In addition, the dancers will study composition, technology, critical analysis, dance history, and health and wellness. Students will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively between other arts disciplines, choreograph their own work and perform for their family, friends and community.
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Department Head: Tara Lee Blight
Phone Number: 416 395-3824 ext. 20139
E-mail: tara.leeblight@tdsb.on.ca
Phone Number: 416 395-3824 ext. 20139
E-mail: tara.leeblight@tdsb.on.ca
DramaThe drama program includes training in interpersonal skills, awareness and communication. It also provides a special focus for students who may seek a career related to the performing arts. The curriculum concentrates on collective creation, acting techniques, improvisation, scene study, theatre production, playwriting, directing and staging methodologies within a historical and contemporary context. Students are provided with many opportunities to write, direct, produce and perform in theatrical presentations and performances for a variety of audiences. Outstanding guest artists are specially selected to provide both breadth and depth to the program.
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Department Head: Lizzy Kurtz
Phone Number: 416-395-3824 ext. 20140
E-mail: lizzy.kurtz@tdsb.on.ca
Phone Number: 416-395-3824 ext. 20140
E-mail: lizzy.kurtz@tdsb.on.ca
musicStudents in the music program have the opportunity to focus on one instrument in either Band, Strings, or Vocal performance. This program allows students the opportunity to explore a wide range of musical genres and styles through large ensembles, chamber groups and solo performance while strengthening their technique on their instrument throughout their secondary school experience. Music theory, music in society, ear training, improvisation and composition are studied to develop a broad musical background. Regular collaborations with guests from Toronto's professional musical community expand student experiences in performance and composition. Music students receive performance opportunities both in and out of school through work done in class as well as our extensive extra-curricular offerings.
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Department Head: Deborah Pady
Phone Number: 416-395-3824 ext. 20141
E-mail: deborah.pady@tdsb.on.ca
Phone Number: 416-395-3824 ext. 20141
E-mail: deborah.pady@tdsb.on.ca