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Elementary Performing Arts Encores

The Key Elements of 1st-4th Grade PPA Performing Arts Curriculum:
 
Daily performing arts training
Passionate & experienced teaching artists
Regular performance and recital opportunities
 
K-4th Grade:
Performing arts classes are designed to provide a solid foundation and skills in the four elementary artistic disciplines offered at PPA. Students will participate daily in performing arts classes.
 

The Four Elementary PPA Artistic Disciplines:

 
 

Elementary Music

 

Music: Students study instrumental and vocal music. In vocal music students study units on range/pitch, harmony, and styles. Students study instrumental music using Quaver’s Marvelous World of Music curriculum (piano and intro to woodwind, brass, percussion and strings).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Musical Theater Class

 

Musical Theater/Theater: Students study acting, scene and character development, book based storytelling, and the history of theater in addition to dance and singing fundamentals necessary in the performance of musical theater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elementary Tumbling

 

Tumbling and Dance/Movement: Students learn the fundamentals of body movement as it relates to acrobatics. In addition to regular tumbling skills and exercises, students also study the body muscular systems. Students gain basic skills and vocabulary in the dance disciplines of ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elementary Art

 

Visual Art: Students learn and create art based on visual art theories and composition. Students will work with a variety of mediums and learn about different artists and art styles.