It is recommended that all Grade 9 students sign up for one of our inclusive courses to develop necessary and essential literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Why should you take one of our courses in grade 9?
All drama, dance and theatre courses are an excellent introduction to the secondary school arts curriculum and the extensive opportunities offered by the Performing ARTS Department. No experience is required for these introductory courses. The courses offer the following:
• an opportunity to earn an arts credit in an inclusive and energetic environment
• an opportunity to build transferable skills by using the arts as a technique to improve team work, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• a general introduction and foundation in performance styles, including theatre and dance history, production values, and diverse performance styles
• an opportunity to meet students from different areas of the AMHS community
• an active, challenging, kinaesthetic, experiential, hands-on learning experience
After grade 9, students may sign up for senior courses that focus on some of the following topics: technical elements for live events, choreography and composition, acting for stage and film, playwriting, creative movement, comedy, improvisation techniques, and much, much more!
Grade 9 open courses (no audition necessary):
- Dramatic Arts ADA10
- Dance ATC20
Grade 9 Arts Mackenzie Courses (admission by audition):
- Dance Arts (ATB/ATM 10M)
- Theatre Arts (ADA/ADD 10M)
Students can continue to take various drama, dance and theatre courses until Grade 12. All senior level courses support various post-secondary pathways.