Primary Musical Theatre Program (Grades 1-3)
This class is designed to introduce students to the joys of musical theatre. Students will learn the fundamentals of acting, singing, and dancing through fun-filled acting and improvisation games. Emphasis for the primary students will be on building confidence and developing storytelling abilities. Our movement lessons will introduce them to simple choreography, rhythm, storytelling through dance, and staging. Students will learn to sing as a group, memorize lyrics, and combine acting and movement with vocals. Above all, we will work to build confidence while having a whole ton of fun!
Fall Term (14 weeks)
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 11th -Dec. 18th, 2023
Time: 4 – 5:30pm
Fee: $450
*King George Pick-Up program $5/week
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
*no classes on Oct. 9th
First term will culminate in a holiday variety show, featuring numbers from various popular musicals and movies.
Winter Term (10 weeks)
Winter Term Registration Opens:
Oct. 30th, 2023
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 8th – March 25th, 2024
Time: 4 – 5:30pm
Fee: $325
*King George Pick-Up program $5/week
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
*no classes on Feb. 19th, March 11th
NEW WEDNESDAY CLASS!
Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 10th – Mar. 20th
Time: 5 – 6:30pm
Fee: $325
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
*no classes on March 13th
Second term will focus on skill development and stage confidence. We will introduce students to the spring term musical and offer an end of term open house for parents/caregivers.
Spring Term (10 weeks)
Spring Term Registration Opens:
Feb. 26th, 2024
Dates: Mondays, Apr. 8th – June 17th, 2024
Time: 4 – 5:30pm
Fee: $325
*King George Pick-Up program $5/week
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
*no classes on May 20th
NEW WEDNESDAY CLASS!
Dates: Wednesdays, Apr. 10th – June 12th
Time: 5 – 6:30pm
Fee: $325
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
Our third term will culminate in the production of an original musical, written by our very own Dora-nominated Creative Director, Barbara Johnston.
Junior Musical Theatre Program (Grades 4-6)
Bursting at the seams with fun, our junior musical theatre program has enhanced focus on skill, stage confidence, and collaboration. We will be learning a variety of musical theatre classics and original music composed by the Performance Studio facility and its affiliates. Teaching includes basic stagecraft: voice projection, character embodiment, and, of course, all things “yes, and…”! Musically, we will delve into harmonies, complex rhythms, beginner sight reading, ear training and vocal style. Choreographically, we will explore intricate movement patterns and staging with some emphasis on basic dance technique. Opportunities for students include solos, duets, small scenes and songs, as well as large, ensemble musical numbers.
Winter Term (10 weeks)
Winter Term Registration Opens:
Oct. 30th, 2023
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 8th – March 25th, 2024
Time: 6 – 8pm
Fee: $400
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
*no classes on Feb. 19th, March 11th
Second term will focus on skill development and stage confidence. We will introduce students to the spring term musical and offer an end of term open house for parents/caregivers.
Spring Term (10 weeks)
Spring Term Registration Opens:
Feb. 26th, 2024
Dates: Mondays, Apr. 8th – June 17th, 2024
Time: 6 – 8pm
Fee: $400
Location: Gotta Dance—Studio 3 (side entrance) 3581 Dundas St. W.
*no classes on May 20th
Our third term will culminate in the production of an original musical, written by our very own Dora-nominated Creative Director, Barbara Johnston.
Registration Fee: $40
This one-time registration fee will hold your spot in the program; however, registration is confirmed only when the tuition payment has been received. Withdrawals before third class will be reimbursed on a prorated basis. There will be no refunds for withdrawals after the third class.
KG Pick Up:
Fall Term: $70 ($5/week) OR $10/week as needed.
Winter Term: $50 ($5/week) OR $10/week as needed
Spring Term: $50 ($5/week) OR $10/week as needed
Sibling Discount: we are pleased to offer a 20% sibling discount.
Financial Aid: We strive to make performing arts accessible to our community, so please reach out if you are in need of financial aid or would like to arrange for an energy exchange discount. We are open to discussing various options, including set design and costumes assistance, or the pick-up program.