Dance Program

Program Description

College Preparatory Program / Four Areas of Study

• Performance and Technique: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Hip-Hop, West African, Contemporary
• Historical and Cultural Studies in Dance
• Creating and Choreographing Movement
• Analyzing and Critiquing Dance

Rush Arts Dance Company

• Audition Only, every grade can audition
• Performs in all shows
• Performances outside of school

Students are highly encouraged to produce their own choreography and perform for all our cultural assemblies and celebrations as well. Many students are also given the opportunity to choreograph on small and large groups to enhance their leadership skills and provide them directing experience. They are also taught about all technical aspects of the theatre and learn about lighting systems and sound systems.

To Audition

To audition for The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, you must FIRST complete the School Selection Process for the School District of Philadelphia. For more detailed information about High School Selection click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may only audition for ONE art area. Please only select your one intended art area on the School District of Philadelphia application to expedite the scheduling of your audition. Applying to multiple art areas will delay the scheduling of your audition.