Upper School Arts

At the Albany Academy Upper School, dance and movement empower students to reach their highest level of strength and flexibility. The program develops technical skill, creative understanding, and a deep appreciation for dance as a powerful form of expression.

Exposed to a range of classical and contemporary techniques, students refine their movement, enhance their performance abilities, and build confidence in their artistic voice. The program fosters discipline, creativity, and physical excellence, ensuring that each student develops not just as a dancer, but as an expressive and confident individual.

At Albany Academy Upper School, theatre is an immersive exploration of storytelling and stagecraft. Students engage in acting, improv, lighting, sound, set design, and costume creation, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the craft.

From small performances to full-scale productions, they build confidence, refine their stage presence, and develop creative adaptability—skills that extend far beyond the stage.

Students at Albany Academy take ownership of their artistic journey, exploring studio art, ceramics, AP Studio Art, and photography as they refine both technique and creative expression.

Through a balance of technical skill and aesthetic exploration, they develop their unique artistic voice—using visual storytelling to communicate ideas with confidence, originality, and purpose.

For our Upper School students, music is a journey of discovery and self-expression. Students explore a range of genres through instrumental and vocal ensembles, developing both technical skill and artistic confidence.

For those seeking deeper musical understanding, advanced courses like AP Music Theory provide the opportunity to refine their abilities and expand their creative expression, ensuring every student finds their voice—both in music and beyond.

At Albany Academy, filmmaking gives students the opportunity to bring stories to life through scriptwriting, directing, camera work, lighting, sound, and editing. They learn the technical aspects of filmmaking, developing the skills to craft visual narratives with confidence and impact.