Fine & Performing Arts
DD2 Fine and Performing Arts Mission Statement:
Dorchester School District Two Fine Arts programs provide meaningful artistic experiences that foster community, creativity, and excellence for ALL students.
Special Auditions for Rollings Middle School of the Arts 7th Grade 2025-26
Students residing within the Dorchester School District Two attendance zone and entering into the 7th grade for the 2025-26 academic year are eligible to audition for Rollings Middle School of the Arts.
These auditions will serve to fill vacancies made available in the core arts areas. Not all areas will have vacancies.
Registration will open May 1, 2025 and close on June 20, 2025.
Auditions will be held on July 19, 2025. There will not be a make up date available.
Students auditioning will be required to show skills commensurate with a 7th grade student currently attending RMSA
Arts Calendar
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ABES Multipurpose Room
Summers Corner Performing Arts Center
GATEWAY 24-25
What is Gateway?
Gateway is a challenging 15-day program for artistically talented students in grades 3 through 5. It is held on five Saturdays throughout the school year and two weeks in June. Students are served in the areas of creative writing, dance, theatre arts, visual art, vocal music, and instrumental music.
You can find more information on the GATEWAY tab above.
Rising 6th Graders
Learn more about Fine & Performing Arts preferences!
High-Quality Arts Education for All Ages
Our award-winning arts program provides students of all ages with a high-quality arts education that fosters creativity and self-expression. Students have the opportunity to develop their talents and showcase their abilities in events and performances.
With a team of highly qualified and experienced arts educators, our district's arts program offers a well-rounded curriculum that helps students build a strong foundation in the arts.
Enrichment Programs
Challenging programs provide opportunities for students to develop their talents in a variety of areas.
Auditions for Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Summers corner performing arts center
Art Gives Us a Voice
The arts spark creativity, resilience, and emotional growth, helping students discover their unique voice. They foster connection and empathy, preparing students to thrive and enrich the world with imagination and purpose."
Stephanie Shank
Visual Art Teacher
Fort Dorchester HS
SC Art Educator of the Year 2024
The arts are essential in schools because they provide students with a unique opportunity to express themselves creatively while developing valuable skills that benefit other areas of their lives. Through the arts, students enhance their problem-solving, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, fostering well-rounded growth both academically and personally."
Allison Brower
Theater Arts Teacher
Ashley Ridge High School
Through the arts we find comfort, confidence, courage, creativity, and compassion”Kevin Morrissey
FDHS Visual Art Teacher
SCAEA Arts Educator of the Year
DDTwo Arts in the News
The Ashley Ridge High School Jazz Band provided beautiful music as we celebrated our Star Performers!
The exceptional work of DDTwo arts educators is on display until May 6 in The Educator as an Artist exhibition at the Public Works Art Center!
For the third year in a row, Dorchester School District Two earned the Best Communities for Music Education national award from the NAMM Foundation.
The Summerville Orchestra ’s plans of forming a youth orchestra and education program have recently been realized thanks to a two-year $20,000 award grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission.
Jason Walsh
Director of Fine and Performing Arts
Ms. Jana Ladson
Fine Arts Secretary