The Arts
The visual and performing arts have long been signature parts of the Punahou journey from kindergarten through the Academy.
The School offers an abundance of opportunities for students to explore the arts through classes, electives, student clubs and a wide variety of co-curricular options both after school and during the school day.
Co-curricular opportunities include music, theatre and dance. Instruction is open to the community as well as to Punahou students.
Co-curricular opportunities include music, theatre and dance. Instruction is open to the community as well as to Punahou students.
K – 12 Arts Curriculum
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Dance
Punahou offers a comprehensive array of dance classes for students from kindergarten through high school. As one of Hawai‘i’s largest dance academies, the Dance School’s experienced instructors provide introductory to advanced instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, street dance and musical theatre.
All classes are open to the public, as well as to Punahou students, and are offered after school and during the summer. -
Drama and Theatre
Punahou produces co-curricular productions every year for Academy and Middle School students. All Punahou students are invited to audition and participate, if their after-school schedules permit. Special events include the Variety Show for seniors and Drama Workshop productions by Academy students enrolled in the Theatre Peformance elective. -
Music
Punahou offers comprehensive music education, as part of the School's K – 12 curriculum in the Music Department and through the co-curricular offerings at the Music School. The Music School provides specialized music instruction through private and group lessons for all ages, from preschool to adults, and is open to the community as well.
The focus of both programs is to encourage participation, independence and a lifelong love of music. -
Visual and Fine Arts
Punahou offers comprehensive art instruction as part of the Junior School curriculum, providing students with hands-on opportunities to learn painting, drawing, clay and other art forms. In the Academy, students can select from a variety of electives in the arts to further their love, appreciation and understanding of the visual and fine arts.
Located in Cooke Library, Kirsch Gallery exhibits student works of art and selected community artists throughout the school year, with a purpose of providing artistic enrichment and to support the School's art curriculum.
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