Aims

The Performing Arts is a thriving area of school life and aims to inspire students’ love of learning and understanding of the various arts.  We aim to develop a creative environment where all students are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills as a performer in the various arts disciplines.   

Resources

The department houses a range of outstanding facilities for the provision of Performing Arts including a Dance studio and Drama studio, equipped with a fully rigged lighting and sound system, and the Main Hall stage complete with fully rigged technical resources and flexible staging blocks.  

In addition, the department uses digital and video recording equipment, cameras and sound studio equipment to enhance the professionalism of performances and delivery of the curriculum.

Opportunities

Within the Performing Arts department, we encourage students to fully immerse themselves in the Arts, whether this is as a performer or member of an audience.  To this end, we offer a full and extensive range of performance and competitive opportunities across all three subject areas.  We provide students with opportunities for theatre visits, exhibitions and in-house shows on a termly basis.  Please see the list below of this year's events. 

Proposed Performing Arts events 2024-25

Event & Venue	Students involved	Date & Time
ACS Got Talent -ACS Main Hall	All yrs	Weds 23rd October 9am - 3.15pm
BTEC Component 2 Showcase - Main Hall	Yr 11 Drama and Dance Students	Weds 13th November 4pm
Winter Festival - ACS  Main Hall	All yrs - club attendees	Weds 18th December 7pm
County Dance Festival Dress Rehearsal - St Albans Girls School	ACDC Team A	Sunday 2nd February  Time TBC
County Dance Festival - St Albans Arena	ACDC Team A	Thursday 13th March  Time TBC
Dance Show - ACS Main Hall	All yrs - club attendees	Weds 2nd April 2025 7pm
BTEC Exam Showcase - ACS Main Hall	Yr 11 and 12 Drama Students Yr 11 Dance Students	Weds 30th April 4pm
Performing Arts Awards evening - ACS Main Hall	All yrs - invite only (award winners and performers)	Tues 20th May 7pm
Matilda The Musical - ACS Main Hall	All yrs - via audition	Tues 24th June 7pm

Proposed Performing Arts Trips 2024-25

Trip	Travel	Students involved	Date & Time	Approximate Cost
Come From Away - Milton Keynes Theatre	Minibus	Yr 10,11,12 Perf Arts Students	Thurs 28th November  1pm - 4pm	£25
The Lion King - Lyceum Theatre, London	Coach	All years	Weds 8th or 15th or 22nd TBC January Matinée	£30-£40
Dear Evan Hansen	Coach	Years 8 and 9	Weds 29th January  2.30pm	£35
Blood Brothers	Minibus	Yr 10 Perf Arts Students	Thursday 30th January 2.30pm	£20
Move It Dance Exhibition - Exel London	Coach	All years	Friday 7th March 8.30am - 5pm	£30
War Horse	Train	Yr 12 Perf Arts Students	Weds 23rd April	£30 - excluding travel

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