The Academy Is Designed to:
¨ Provide Students with a challenging focus on performing arts
¨ Provide intensive study in the arts through a rigorous curriculum and a hands on approach
¨ Develop student’s strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills through an intensive interdisciplinary program of study
¨ Create Smaller Learning Communities to increase student success
Program Enhancements
- Internships
- Job Shadowing
- Field Trips, guest speakers and seminars
- Student Portfolios
Partnerships
Virginia Stage Company, Virginia Ballet Theatre, Chrysler Hall, WHRO Television, Attucks theatre, Stage Norfolk, Busch Gardens, Alvin Alley Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Norfolk, Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Elizabeth City State University, Old Dominion University, NRHA, local radio stations, Festival of the Arts