Arts

The Arts at Williams bring creativity, expression, and collaboration together in one dynamic program. Through visual and performing arts, students turn ideas into action, think critically, take creative risks, and develop confidence in their own voice while building the discipline, curiosity, and collaborative skills that enrich their education and prepare them to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

At Williams, students explore creativity through dance, music, theatre, studio art, and photography. Across each discipline, they develop technical skills, confidence, collaboration, and creative expression while discovering their own artistic voice through hands-on learning and performance.

Discover the creative possibilities of dance at Williams. Open to students of all experience levels, our Dance program encourages students to build technique, strength, flexibility, and confidence while exploring improvisation, composition, choreography, and repertory. Guest artists, somatic practices, and performance opportunities expand the classroom experience, while students can participate in ways that reflect their individual interests and comfort levels. Upper School Dance courses are open to students in Grades 9-12, with placement based on experience and ability rather than grade level.

Dance Offerings: Dance I, Dance II, Dance III (ADV)

The Music Program at Williams is uniquely crafted for each student based on their aspirations. Whether it’s attaining the skills to enroll in a college music program, gaining the confidence for public speaking, or just to unearth your hidden musical gifts, there’s a course designed for you. Explore the power of your voice in Vocal Lab! Craft your first Symphony onto paper through the Score to Stage series! Enhance your aural and instrumental skills in Jazz Band!

Music Offerings: Jazz Band, Mixed Choir, Score to Stage I, Score to Stage II, Score to Stage III, Vocal Lab

Theater at Williams invites students to explore storytelling from the stage and behind the scenes. Through acting, production, and performance opportunities, students build confidence, strengthen communication skills, collaborate with others, and discover their own creative voice. From developing characters and bringing stories to life to learning the technical elements of a production, students gain hands-on experience while contributing to a vibrant and collaborative theatre community.

Theater Offerings: Acting I, Acting II, Acting III (ADV) Production

The Studio Art program at Williams welcomes artists of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced students. Through regular practice, students develop their skills, explore their individual creative voice, and grow with the support of a collaborative studio community. Thoughtful critique, shared ideas, and encouragement are an important part of the creative process. Whether preparing a portfolio for art school, submitting supplemental work for college, or simply discovering a lifelong creative outlet, students are encouraged to pursue their own path as artists.

The Photography program at Williams welcomes students of all experience levels and encourages them to develop both technical skills and a distinct creative voice. Students explore composition, camera techniques, darkroom processes, and conceptual photography while building on their individual interests. Through an emphasis on light and the history of photography, students gain a deeper understanding of the medium and learn to draw from its traditions as they develop their own approach to image-making.

Photography Offerings: Photography I, Photography II

Advanced Offerings: Portfolio Development (ADV)