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Performing Arts Department

The Performance Arts Department is dedicated to awakening, nurturing, developing and celebrating the musical, physical, and dramatic artistic expression in each student. Within an atmosphere of the ethical and spiritual values of Judaism, students are encouraged to create honest and meaningful work, while pushing the limits of their own physical, mental and emotional capabilities through music, dance, acting and technical theatre. The School is also dedicated to sharing the expressions of art for various community, social and charitable events.

  • To clearly and accurately express non-verbal communication through movement, musical performance, acting or designing through an artistic medium. (Standard 1)

  • To consistently accomplish artistic goals as determined by directors, teachers and peers. (Standard 2)

  • To develop informed, creative, insightful dialogue when confronted with any artistic expression, which maintains an artistically respectful tone.  (Standard 3)

  • To challenge ones self and peers to discuss and argue artistic thoughts and interpretations in light of historical, religious and secular research and knowledge.  (Standard 4)

  • To demonstrate an intrinsically motivate and passionately involved expression of art. (Standard 5)