The Performing Arts have the power to engage students in a dynamic educational experience, where they can uncover and explore their God-given talents. The arts allow for students to develop creativity, ingenuity, empathy and innovation, which are the keys to success in today’s complex, changing world.
Students will have an in-depth experience through:
- Drama
- Music
- Movement and Dance
- Supplemental classes in Media and Set Design
Students will work towards a culminating project(s), such as performing a Broadway Musical.
Registration in Performing Arts for the 25/26 School Year Opens March 5th, 2025!
Workshops & Activities
A Performing Arts teacher will be present and teach classes, however, whenever possible, professionals in the arts will be employed to conduct workshops with the students.
- Introductory Retreat
- Vocal Production
- Working with Mics
- Theatre Makeup
- Set Design
- Special Costuming
- Prop creation
- Professional Instructors in specialist areas
- Music Appreciation
- Media/Sound
Why Performing Arts at St. Theresa?
- St. Theresa has a beautiful theatre that seats 200 people. There is great potential to develop the arts in this amazing facility. A little known fact, is that there are only a handful of theatres built in Alberta's schools.
- We have experienced teachers who are immersed in the arts world.
Mrs. Congdon-Reitzel has a long lasting love theatre in all of its form. Growing up in the dance studio and on the stage, her passion for the arts goes to infinity and beyond. She teaches Performing Arts 5-8 along with Musical Theatre and Drama.
Skills that are proven to be developed by the arts:
- Creativity
- Confidence
- Problem Solving
- Perseverance
- Focus/Team Work
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Receiving Constructive Feedback
- Collaboration
- Dedication
- Accountability
- For a comprehensive explanation about how developing these skills can help students grow and thrive, click on this link.
For more information please download the Performing Arts Brochure.