Discover your voice through music, dance, theater, fashion, film, and backstage tech! Students refine their talents, build creative confidence, and draw inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry of Los Angeles in our many classes, concerts, productions and festivals.
Middle & Upper School Courses in the Performing Arts
In addition to a full spectrum of beginning-through-advanced classes in chorus, jazz band, dance, filmmaking, theater, and orchestra, Buckley offers the following:
- Costume and Fashion Design
- Global Hip Hop, Urban and Social Dance
- Improvisation
- Music Composition, Production and Technology
For a list of all Performing Arts courses, see the Curriculum Guide
Upcoming Plays & Shows
Please see below for a list of upcoming events that you can register to attend
Come join us April 25-26 at 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Buckley Dance Concert! This year’s show, titled Mixtape Reimagined, includes a soundtrack that is both nostalgic and current, and reminds us of the profound joy that music, dance, and community bring to our lives.
Mixtape Reimagined features performers in Grades 7-12 and dynamic, original choreography by both students and faculty. This family-friendly event is appropriate for all ages and is sure to make you want to get up and join us on the dance floor!
Please follow Buckley on Instagram at @thebuckleyschool, and our dance program at @buckleydance for upcoming announcements!
"There’s no better feeling than working together to create an amazing show."
- Honor, '25
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Middle and Upper School Curriculum Guide 2024-25
Parents at Buckley can choose to be a part of Buckley Backstage, a group that supports performing arts productions. By planning and serving meals to theatrical casts during rehearsals and performances, working the box office on performance days, and other tasks, these parents are invaluable to the success of the performing arts program.
We have two main venues for our performing arts productions.
The Center for Community and Arts houses the fall musical, band, orchestra and choral concerts, the dance festival, Climate Conference, Film Festival, and more.
The Black Box theater is home to our Middle School play, improv shows, and Open Mic events for Middle and Upper School musicians.
For more information about our performing arts facilities click here.
Jerry Herman Awards
Last year, Buckley’s production of Little Shop of Horrors was nominated for two prestigious Jerry Herman awards, which recognize excellence in high school musical theater.
Additionally, two student performers were individually nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress.