Arts and Language
Fine Arts and World Language programs invite students to explore their creativity, express themselves, and connect with the world in meaningful ways. Through Art, Theatre, Choir, Dance, and Spanish, students develop a wide range of skills, from visual design and vocal performance to movement, stagecraft, and language proficiency, all while building cultural awareness and confidence. Together, these programs nurture well-rounded students with the creativity and communication skills to thrive beyond the classroom.
Foreign Language
We offer Spanish I through IV to help students expand their communication skills and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Students progressively develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening — building from foundational vocabulary and grammar to more advanced language skills. Cultural immersion is woven throughout every level, connecting students to the Hispanic world through art, food, music, and drama. These programs go beyond language learning, fostering empathy, cultural awareness, and a broader global perspective.
Visual Art
This course develops students' creative thinking and technical art skills through a broad range of materials and techniques, including color theory, perspective drawing, painting, ceramics, and printmaking. Art history is woven later on throughout the curriculum to provide context and inspiration for studio projects. Students maintain both a sketchbook and a portfolio to track and showcase their growth over time.
Choir
Our choir program offers two levels to meet students at every stage of their musical journey. Choir builds a strong vocal foundation in technique, music reading, and harmony across a variety of styles and performance settings. Advanced Choir is an ensemble for select students ready to perform at an accelerated level, exploring diverse musical styles and cultures while competing in regional and state competitions, including TMEA, and performing both on and off campus throughout the year.
Musical Theatre
Our theatre programs offer students the opportunity to deepen their craft both on stage and behind the scenes. Advanced Theatre challenges students to refine their acting techniques, character development, movement, and vocal projection through collaborative performance experiences. Varsity Musical Theatre is an audition-based course for students who have demonstrated exceptional talent, combining rigorous training in acting, vocal performance, and choreography with an exploration of the professional side of the industry including audition techniques, industry expectations, and career pathways.
Dance Classes and Company
Our dance program offers two exciting pathways for students of every age and experience level. All students have the opportunity to explore movement and expression through dance classes offered as part of the regular school day. For students looking to take their passion further, our Dance Company is an audition-based, after-school performance track where dedicated dancers refine their skills and perform at a higher level. Whether your child is dancing for the first time or pursuing a deeper commitment to the art form, our program provides a supportive and inspiring environment to grow.
Dance Classes
Classes can be taken as part of a student's curriculum.
Middle School Dance Classes
Middle school dance students rehearse
a routine for their upcoming recital
By taking dance classes at Trinity Basin Preparatory, middle school students can expect to learn a variety of dance genres from ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, hip hop, world dance and more. Every student will develop a deeper appreciation for dance as an art form and the skills and confidence to keep pursuing it. Dancing can also be great for their mental and physical health and is proven to increase physical strength and flexibility.
High School Dance Classes
High school dance students will explore a variety of genres, including ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary, with greater depth than before. As in earlier years, the goal is to foster a lasting appreciation for dance as an art form and to equip students with the skills to pursue it beyond high school. It is great for their mental and physical health and can help them become more well-rounded in their education.
Dance Company
Auditions for this program are held in May of each year.
Middle School Dance Company
Middle School Dance Co. at CrowdPleasers 2024
The award-winning Middle School Dance Company, under the direction of Andrea Gallier, is open to incoming 6th graders up to 8th grade. This hardworking group of dancers perform at an annual showcase, at competitions, and at community performances. Dancers have ample opportunities to create and perform their own choreography in addition to learning from professionals.
High School Junior Varsity Dance Company
The award-winning Junior Varsity Dance Company, under the direction of Marlo Harris, is an excellent avenue for high schoolers looking to further their dance education and experiences. This hard-working group of dancers perform at the high school company showcase and compete in competitions. Dancers have ample opportunities to create and perform their own choreography in addition to learning from professionals.
High School Varsity Dance Company
High School Dance Company
at CrowdPleasers 2023
The award-winning Varsity Dance Company, also under the direction of Marlo Harris, is the highest level of dance offered at Trinity Basin Preparatory. These talented dancers perform at the high school showcase, compete in competitions, and participate in other public performances. Many of these dancers are looking to extend their careers in dance past high school, while others simply love the thrill of performing and being part of a driven and hard-working team. Dancers have ample opportunities to create and perform their own choreography in addition to learning from professionals.