Creative Drama: 4-5 Years
Young children's imaginations are stimulated and structure is given to creative play through poetry, stories and simple props. Along the way, they develop listening skills and build self-confidence. Enrol more than once as each drama class is different and skills are strengthened. Note that a child must be four years old by the first class. Instructor: Darcey Johnson (SA)
Creative Drama: 4-6 Years
Young children's imaginations are stimulated and structure given to creative play through poetry, stories and simple props. Along the way, they develop listening skills and build self-confidence. Enrol more than once as each drama class is different and skills are strengthened. Note that a child must be the minimum age by the first class. Instructors: Ruth McIntosh (Tu)
Exploring Speech & Drama
An opportunity for young children to develop their creativity and voice for better speech and oral communication. Singing develops breath and voice control. Mime and movement boosts self-confidence and stimulates imagination while improvisation and role-play builds healthy self-esteem. Instructors: Jackie Cheng (Th), Lyndsay Anderson (W)
Creative Drama 6-8 yrs
Nurture your child's creative imagination in this lively class. Through creative drama games, exercises and stories of their own creation or from other sources, dramas can be explored, acted out and enjoyed. Structure may be given to these developing dramas through such tools as simple props, costumes and music. Children build self-confidence, cultivate self-expression and develop group building and listening skills. Students are encouraged to enrol more than once. They must be in Grade 1 for the 1.5-hour classes. Instructor: Ruth McIntosh
Drama Adventures 7 to 9 years
Through drama games and theatre exercises, children venture into play that can be explored, acted out and enjoyed. Structure is given to these developing dramas through simple props, costumes and music. Self-confidence is nurtured and self-expression cultivated. Group building and cooperation are encouraged. Children should enrol more than once for this class. Instructors: Ruth McIntosh (Th, Sa 9:30am), Darcey Johnson (Sa 12:30pm)
Drama One
Future performance skills are developed through group building, sensory awareness, movement and vocal enhancement. Drama games, improvisation, character work and stories help give young students confidence in self-expression. Instructors: Ruth McIntosh (Th) Darcey Johnson (Sa)
Speech & Drama
This class helps develop clear articulation and expressive use of students' voices for performance and presentation. Confidence in public speaking is developed in a fun and challenging way. Students have the opportunity to take part in recitals, exams and festivals. Classes are either one-hour group lessons (maximum 5 students) or half-hour private lessons. Those who are interested in this program are invited to call Jeremy van den Driesen at 604.205.3028
Theatre Improv - Just for the Fun of It
Young actors develop improvisational skills through games exercises and scenarios. Focusing on character and conflicts, comedic or dramatic situations arise to create a scenario. Highly interactive, creative and fun, this course to build self-confidence and spontaneity. Instructor: Ruth McIntosh
Spring Break Creative Drama (4-6 yrs)
Through creative drama games, exercises and stories of their own creation or other forms, dramas can be explored, acted out and enjoyed. Instructor: Ruth McIntosh
Spring Break Creative Drama (6-8 yrs)
Through creative drama games, exercises and stories of their own creation or other forms, dramas can be explored, acted out and enjoyed. Instructor: Ruth McIntosh
“I participate in the arts because the classes force the routine of drawing and painting on a weekly basis. Without the classes, time flies by without any art.”
- David, 29 years with experience.
