Extracurriculars

The Brandeis Fine Arts Dance Department offers students a comprehensive education in dance.  We aim to provide students with a strong technical foundation while nurturing their artistic growth and personal expression.  We offer a range of classes (Principles of Dance I-IV), performance opportunities, and performance groups.  Students learn a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, modern and contemporary.  We have two audition-based performance groups- The Brandeis Ballet Company and our Field Dance Company.  The ballet company specializes in classical and contemporary ballet technique; performs at pep rallies, winter and spring shows; and competes in the Junior League of San Antonio's FAME Awards.  The field dance company is the visual component of the Bronco Band; specializes in jazz and modern technique; performs at pep rallies, football games, winter and spring shows; and competes in the marching band show.

Brandeis fine arts dance students had the unique opportunity to take class with the dance captains from MJ The Musical thanks to a partnership with the Majestic Empire Foundation.  Dancers from the Brandeis Ballet Company and Field Dance Company channeled their inner Michael Jackson as they learned choreography to Smooth Criminal from the Broadway show’s Act II dance break.  The workshop concluded with a Q&A session filled with valuable advice about training, auditions, performing, and making it in the industry. What an incredible experience for our dancers!

The Brandeis Art Club provides a welcoming space for students to explore and create art, regardless of whether they’re enrolled in an art class.

Students can work on personal passion projects, try new mediums like clay, and collaborate with peers on group projects, including creating a mural for Artpace’s "Chalk It Up" event. The club meets every Tuesday after school in Room C188 (Art Room), and dues are $10.

Members receive reminders and updates through the Remind App text 81010 with the message @g72a77. Sponsored by Brandeis Visual Arts teachers Yma Luis, Marcela Ramirez, and Sabrina Martinez, the club is open to all students who enjoy art—whether they’re pursuing it as a class or as an extracurricular passion. Join us to develop new skills, connect with other art lovers, and make meaningful contributions to our school’s creative community.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Recycling takes place most Thursday afternoons.  The club's mission is to promote environmentally sustainable activities (like recycling) on campus. We also do quarterly trash-pick ups along Kyle Seale Parkway as part of the city's Adopt-a-Spot program.

Calling all Film enthusiasts! Join us to meet fellow film nerds as we watch and discuss films and the art of filmmaking!

Friends Having Fun is a dynamic club dedicated to fostering a culture of acceptance and inclusivity for our special education ALE students. Through engaging activities and collaborative experiences, the club creates valuable opportunities for our ALE students to interact meaningfully with their peers in the general education population. By promoting understanding and friendship, we strive to break down barriers and challenge misconceptions about disabilities. Our mission is to cultivate an environment where all individuals are celebrated for their unique contributions, reinforcing the belief that every person deserves respect and companionship.

UIL Current Events gives students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of current events through competition. Students will answer 40 multiple choice questions related to events occurring locally, in their state and the world. Then they write an essay on a selected topic. We have 3 competitions in the spring semester.

Anyone is welcome to join and learn history!