Orcas Center classes often align with performance opportunities at the end of the session. Performance opportunities are geared towards participation at any level, and anyone may join in if they are able to follow these expectations:

1) Desire to Participate: The Artist wants to practice and progress, as well take on the responsibilities required for rehearsals, classes, and performances.

2) Class/Rehearsal Engagement: The Artist is focused and motivated during classes, uses a growth mindset when facing new challenges, and has a general sense of artistic inquiry and professionalism.

3) Social Conduct: The Artist follows the Orcas Center Code of Ethics and Conduct, as well as the class, rehearsal, and backstage guidelines outlined in this Handbook.

We recognize that every child’s comfort level with the stage is different. For many of our standard classes, the end-of-session performance is highly encouraged but entirely optional. You do not have to perform to take the class!

• If your Artist chooses not to perform: Please note that our teachers will naturally use class time to “work up” toward the performance goal. Non-performing students are still fully included in learning the routines, techniques, and materials alongside their peers, even if they won’t be under the stage lights.
• Mandatory Performances: If a class or camp is specifically designed to produce a show (such as a musical theater workshop or a production with assigned casting), participation in the final performance is required to enroll in the class.