Courses
Course Descriptions 2009/2010
| Mom and Tot Drama, Music and Movement | This is a great way for moms to bond with baby in a creative, fun, way. Favourite songs, new ways to move and dance and the dramatic arts make this a fun class for mom and tot alike. (18 months – 2 ½ ) |
| Broadway Babies | A special class for Preschool aged children encouraging them to express themselves through music, drama and dance. Students will learn beginning techniques in all three disciplines and have a lot of fun. (Ages 2 ½ -4) |
| Princess Pre-Dance | Your little one will learn the preliminaries of Ballet in a fun, engaging way. Fairytales are used as the base for the dances. (Ages 2 ½ -4) |
| Broadway Tots | The same as Broadway Babies accommodating cognitive and physical development changes in the older preschooler/kindergartener.(Ages 3-5) |
| Primary Musical Theatre/Drama | Same description as Musical Theatre (see below) plus a drama improve component. – (ages 6-9) |
| Musical Theatre | The focus of this course is to teach students how to become a “triple threat” (singing, acting and dancing) in one of the most popular styles – Broadway. Current Broadway material will be used in both classes. (Junior – ages 8-11/ Senior - ages 12 and up) |
| New!!!! Musical Theatre Company |
Junior, Senior and Pre-Professional Company classes are by audition-only. Call the studio for details (416-354-2479) These classes will be an integral part of the Christmas and Spring production. In addition they will compete in festival this year. This is for the advanced and dedicated singer/ actor/dancer. Each class will be limited to 10 students. We are looking for girls and boys for these groups. (Junior Ages 10-13 Senior Ages 14-18, Pre-Professiona 14 and up) |
| Comedy Improv | (Currently combined into the Acting classes Wednesday nights) –The secrets of spontaneity revealed! In the same vein as “Whose Line it Anyway” students will learn improvisational techniques and develop scenes and comedy sketches. The techniques taught in this course are the same improvisational techniques used by many Hollywood and stage performers (including Robin Williams). (Junior – ages 8-11/ Senior – ages 12 and up) |
| Acting | Character development, script analysis, and lots of exciting acting challenges make this a very popular course with amateur and professional actors alike. As well as working with traditional material, students will create their own characters and plots for study as well. (Junior – ages 8-11/ Senior ages 12 and up) – Acceptance into Level 2 is based on a successful audition) |
| Voice | Learn proper vocal techniques, sight reading and holding both harmony and melody while working in a variety of different styles. Students will all be encouraged to work on solos and duets in addition to the ensemble work. (Junior – ages 7-11, Senior – ages 12-16, Adult – ages 17 and up) |
| Audition Prep | Learn the best and most effective techniques to prepare for auditions. Covering professional theatre auditions and enrolment in post secondary and secondary arts programs, this course has everything required for a successful audition. |
| Acting for Film | A course that defines and develops the subtle differences between acting for stage and for film. Students will learn the special skills required when acting for the camera including projecting believable emotions, proper movement and creating a unique performance. The course will also focus on film auditions, cold reading and memorization tips. (Level 1 and 2) |