Visual and Performing Arts

Art programs at Notre Dame are developmental and all 6-9th grade students participate in art classes each year. After ninth grade, students can continue to take art courses as an elective or major program. We believe that offering an art program in a nurturing environment develops each student’s self-esteem, their freedom to experiment and their ability to think critically and take risks. Learn more here.

The Academy of Notre Dame offers three choirs for students. There are several choral opportunities throughout the year detailed here. Students of all grades may choose to sing in the Academy’s Liturgical Choir, and have the opportunity to cantor at school liturgies throughout the year. Learn more here.

The Academy of Notre Dame’s dance program offers dance to all interested students with varying degrees of dance experience. Whether a student has been dancing for years or is a beginner, there is a class for everyone. Notre Dame also offers the Academy of Notre Dame Dance Company is an auditioned group of students who practice and perform year round. Learn more about dance opportunities at ND here.

Notre Dame’s Middle School and Upper School instrumental ensembles offer students who play string and wind instruments the opportunity for private lessons, a chance to perform in concerts on campus, at special events, and in All Catholic Band and Orchestra performances. Learn more here.

Notre Dame’s thriving Theatre Program includes an upper school musical in the fall, a middle school musical in the winter, and an all-school play in the spring. Additionally, students who want to be involved in theater, but not as a performer, can join Stage Crew for productions throughout the year and gain experience in designing props and scenery and managing lighting and sound equipment. Visit the Theatre Program here.