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Dance students participate in ICON’s interdisciplinary approach to arts education. They work collaboratively with theatre, design & production, visual art, and music students on a variety of student-led creative projects and productions. This collaborative approach is designed to expand each student’s approach to dance and prepare them for the ever-changing, always collaborative world of professional dance.
Dancers deepen their study of ballet and modern dance in advanced technique and variations classes while building experience in dance composition. Carefully designed elective offerings in the areas of contemporary dance provide a wide education that prepares students to postgraduate success. Students can be both pre-pointe or en pointe.
Dancers explore advanced technique in contemporary dance, supported by a solid foundation of classical technique classes. Students study dance composition and can select electives from jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance that enhance their skills for professional success.
At Iowa Conservatory we believe that studying visual art can change the way in which you see, communicate, and express yourself. Our program emphasizes fundamentals as well as individuality and expression. Core elements addressed in each Icon visual art class are technique, design, art history, and story-telling. Throughout their time here at Iowa Conservatory students are encouraged to experiment and take risks in order to grow their art making and develop their individual style, leading to a portfolio and thesis exhibit. Unique to Iowa Conservatory, visual art students also participate in set painting and collaborative projects with other majors within the school.
Visual Arts students will participate in a curriculum of interdisciplinary arts education, utilizing a project-based instructional approach. They will work collaboratively with dance, music, and theatre students on student-led/teacher-student co-directed creative works and productions.
Students do not choose a concentration for their art major, but instead receive a comprehensive education that allows them to explore a wide variety of mediums. Classes include…
Theatre Arts students will participate in a curriculum of interdisciplinary arts education, utilizing a project-based instructional approach. They will work collaboratively with dance, design and production, and music students on student-led/teacher-student co-directed creative works and productions.
In-depth study in the foundations of acting, scene study, voice production, and literature. All actors receive some training in movement and singing.
Partnering with the voice concentration as a music major, students choosing this concentration participate in all foundational acting work but focus deeply on vocal production, participate in small group singing ensembles, and take dance for musical theatre.
Music students will participate in a curriculum of interdisciplinary arts education, utilizing a project-based instructional approach. They will work collaboratively with dance, design and production, and theatre students on student-led/teacher-student co-directed creative works and productions.
Students receive individual and small group vocal lessons and participate in voice studio classes, build technical skills, study diction, and receive vocal coaching. Music theory, musicianship and basic piano skills are also covered.
For individuals that have background in piano or percussion that want to learn how to accompany, improvise, expand their repertoire, and improve their technique, theoretical understanding, and musicianship. Students accompany for dance classes and also have the opportunity to perform recitals curated to their interests. Piano as well as a complete instrumentarium of tuned and untuned percussion instruments are utilized.
Students focus on fundamentals of music composition with opportunities to be mentored by current composers, creating their own pieces or sections of music that can be performed by peers or others in the greater community.
Throughout this program they will develop a strong foundation in all areas of stage design. These students utilize their skills and interests to visually bring the stage to life with backgrounds, props, lighting, and costumes that they have designed from concept to stage.
Design and Production students will participate in a curriculum of interdisciplinary arts education, utilizing a project-based instructional approach. They will work collaboratively with dance, music, and theatre students on student-led/teacher-student co-directed creative works and productions.
Create scenes and props for performances from the first concept sketches to building a model to constructing the set.
In-depth work in preparing actors for the stage such as developing sewing skills, designing and fitting costumes, wig-making, and make-up art.
Develop the mood and tone of productions using color, texture, and sound effects. Coordinate lighting and sound with other elements of stage design such as costuming, props, and scenic design.
6th Grade STEAM Program
Grades 7-12 + Gap Year Visual and Performing Arts
6th Grade STEAM Program
Grades 7-12 + Gap Year Visual and Performing Arts
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