COMMERCIAL TIME

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

CREATE & EXPLORE

Students write, direct and star in original TV commercials in this fun, interactive workshop. Using the themes or concepts from your lessons, students will sharpen their storytelling, public speaking and creativity skills, along with their confidence. Students work in small groups to foster connection and collaboration.

DIRECTORS WORKSHOP

Gr 3-8 / 60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

Students step inside the brain of the director and improve their skills in managing others, interpretation, story telling, and leadership. In small groups, students bring a story to life from class in their very own project as they cast, rehearse and present their show.

RADIO PLAY & FOLEY SOUND

Gr. 1-8 / 60min

CREATE, EXPLORE & ADAPT

A fun workshop exploring the main elements of Radio: Voice Acting and Foley Sound. Students discover the versatility of their voices as multiple characters and how sound can transport the listener into the world of the play. Book us to explore radio play, adapt our curriculum components, or have students create their own plays.

VOICE OVER EXPLORATION

Gr 3-8 / 45-60min

CREATE & ADAPT

Using creative voices, discover and explore your theme or lesson. Students can choose to write or bring to life an existing story, then rehearse and recording it with full sound effects. Choose a focus of animation, video game, radio play, commercials, audio books or all five in a series!

PAGE TO SCREEN

Gr 3-8 / 60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

Using children’s literature, students explore character, emotion and performance. Under instructor direction, students work together to rehearse, shoot and star in a mini-movie. They will study film acting, concept creation, storyboarding, character development, and collaboration.

ACTING FOR FILM & TV

Gr. 3-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

Explore the world of film & tv acting! Start with a series of classic actor warm ups and exercises with a focus on acting for the camera. From learning terminology, to discussing and participating in the “audition process”, you will be out of your seat and on your feet exploring camera and theatre acting techniques, rehearsing and performing for commercial, TV and film scenes and exploring character work. You will have the opportunity to participate in creative and fun improvisations and theatre games, all within a safe and inclusive environment.

IMPROV 101

Gr 3-8 / 45-60min

CREATE & EXPLORE

In this interactive, upbeat and spontaneous workshop, students work through improvisation exercises to strengthen their ability to think quickly, create ideas, collaborate, public speak and feel confident.

PUPPETRY PLAY

Gr SK-3 / 45-60min

CREATE & EXPLORE

Students engage in creative exercises to explore storytelling, repurposed art, character development, core values, emotions & feelings, mental health and well-being. Social Share Time, Movement Exercises, and the Creative Workshop end with a final theatre piece, leaving participants empowered and inspired.

SECRETS OF A STAGE MANAGER

Gr. 3-8 / 60min

EXPLORE

For all our budding theatre enthusiast who want to learn about the behind the scenes, this workshop is a chance to explore the many hats a stage manager has to wear - with a working professional. Use scenes from a play or musical, or a short story you’re working on in class, to learn about blocking notation, costume design, set design and how to call a show! All while strengthening your confidence, assertiveness, organization, listening skills and tactfulness.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA

Gr SK-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

This high energy and active class takes inspiration from the iconic routines on SYTYCD Canada! Choose a style to study, or multiple in a series, and build a mini dance showcase. This workshop is also a fun compliment to explore history and social science lessons through movement.

Styles Include: Jive, Ballroom, Lyrical, Studio Hip Hop, Jazz, Broadway, Latin.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

ADAPT & EXPLORE

Throw things back in this fast paced, and energetic workshop that explores dance styles from the 1920s to the 2020s! Choose to cover 100 years of dance in one class, or study a few more in depth. This workshop is accessible to all ages, and a wonderful compliment to history, social studies and physical education.

BROADWAY DANCES

Gr. 1-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

Broadway is Calling! Spend time immersed in Tony Award winning musicals. Learn stylized choreography inspired by the shows, their history, explore their themes, watch archival footage and leave the workshops one step closer to Broadway. End the series with a fun number to performed for your school. This workshop is a great addition to History, Social Studies, Physical Education or any performing arts curriculum.

Musical Examples: Matilda, Hamilton, Wicked, Hairspray, Annie, Newsies, The Prom.

NORTH AMERICAN STREET DANCE

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

CREATE & EXPLORE

Get up and get moving as we celebrate culture and diversity. Learn the history and roots behind these well known dance styles and what they stand for, explore the music and how they have evolved over time. Be bold and get out of your comfort zone with fun and accessible combinations packed with technique, high energy and rhythm.

Styles Include: Old School Hip Hop, Breakin’, Locking, Waacking, Vogue, K.R.U.M.P., House.

STORIES IN MOTION

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

ADAPT & EXPLORE

Explore a new way of storytelling using the elements of dance, words and sound, as a group or independently. Students will embody a story by creating a narrative movement piece to music using the key points of each story’s structure to explore the various ways we can communicate action, characters and emotions.

INTERNATIONAL STREET DANCE

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

Dig into the beat with these lively and unique workshops! Explore their origins of creation, their culture, how they were named and how they have influenced today’s world of dance. Groove along with our instructor while they teach you the basic techniques and vocabulary as you master and perform short combinations.

Styles Include: Soca, Dancehall, AfroBeats.

WORLD OF DANCE

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE & ADAPT

Dance workshops designed to give an overview of cultural dance styles with history, hand gestures, traditions and music. Learn how dance is used around the globe to celebrate, story tell, and worship. All workshops are led by cultural dance artists. Book a series and explore a few different styles.

Styles Include: Bollywood, Ukrainian, Can-Can, First Nations Dance, Hula/Polynesian, Tarantella, Irish Step.

YOUTUBE STARS

Gr 3-8 / 60min

CREATE & ADAPT

In small groups, students learn how to craft or adapt a concept, storyboard, write a short script and present - just like you were a YouTube star! Digital Safety & Privacy Rules are always reinforced. This workshop pairs well with all subjects, is a great alternative to traditional presentations, and can be adapted to suit your lessons.

PODCASTERS

Gr. 3-8 / 60min

CREATE & ADAPT

In small groups, students will create and record a min-podcast episode based on a concept or theme from class. They will learn what are podcasts and what makes them unique, how to record their opening, choose a name and episode focus, storyboarding and story telling, brainstorming sounds, interviewing skills and recording techniques.

TIK TOK FOR THE CLASSROOM

Gr 7+ / 60min

CREATE & EXPLORE

Students create content demonstrating their understanding of concepts, promoting peer-to-peer teaching, and making assignments fun and interesting. Videos can be story driven, show contrast & comparison, share key points or highlight an opinion using original or current sound clips, dances, themes, etc. Videos are edited in the app, and shared within closed classroom groups. Digital Safety & Privacy rules are always addressed.

RAD TALKS

Gr 1-8 /45-60min

EXPLORE, CREATE & ADAPT

Learn the Fundamentals of Effective Communication; How to speak so others will listen. Discover and Present the best version of yourself. RAD Talks will Empower individuals and Inspire voices, encouraging expression of ideas and trends in a R.A.D.I.C.A.L. way. From story telling, pace, memorization and body language, to overcoming performance anxiety, building confidence and sharing their big ideas; there’s something for everyone with our RAD Talk workshops. 

MINDFULNESS MATTERS

Gr. SK-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE

This workshop series will bring peace, calm and focus into your class through weekly lessons, activity guides, journal pages and audio practices. Together we cover how to be present, breath work, thought bubbles, empathy and gratitude.

BIG BOLD DREAMS & GOALS

Gr 1-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE

Using fun worksheets, crafts, and interactive games, students will explore their BIG bold dreams and goals. Science based tools for goal setting and visioning will be introduced. Not only does it help students believe in themselves and set them up for success, goal setting also improves self-image, highlights strengths, encourages self discovery and improves decision making skills.

YOGA & MEDITATION

Gr. SK-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE

Be guided through a variety of accessible Vinyasa Flow Yoga poses & series, made fun and adaptable for students, with breathing techniques , all while using themes (can be from your curriculum) ending with guided meditations.

RESILIENT MINDS

Gr. 1-8 / 45-60min

EXPLORE

In this interactive and empowering workshop, students focus on resilience, GRIT and a growth mindset. They learn how to face challenges and fears, speak to their inner voice, deal with mistakes or upsets, process and stand up to adversity, and tackle perfectionism and comparison. Interactive exercises, storytelling, worksheets and visualizations will all be used.