Explore your creativity through dance, acting and singing in supportive, welcoming classes designed for all experience levels.

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Explore a variety of dance styles through creative movement and music.

Participants work together to create an original group dance to perform for family and friends. Each session introduces new themes and activities, making it easy to register more than once.

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Build confidence through improvisation, musical theatre, storytelling and creative acting games. Participants develop acting skills while working together to create performances for family and friends. Every session offers new themes and creative experiences.

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Spend your school break exploring drama, dance, music and imaginative play in a fun, creative environment.

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Explore rhythm, music and singing through engaging individual and group activities. Programs are designed to help participants build confidence, develop music skills and express their creativity. New themes and activities are introduced each session.

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Step behind the scenes at Festival Place with the Culture Days Theatre Tour on September 12.

Register for the Culture Days Theatre Tour

If you’re interested in a school or group booking, learn more about Festival Place education programs. Students build self-esteem, strengthen social and emotional skills, communicate with confidence, and learn the value of teamwork—all while having fun!

• Classes focus more on individual skill and creativity building.

• Dance programs: Soft-soled dance slippers are required for Mini Move and Dancing Tutus (Kidz R Movin participants may wear indoor runners).

• Drama, Musical Theatre and Improv programs: Must wear clean indoor shoes.

• Bring a full water bottle to each class.

• Parents/guardians are required to sign their child in and out each class.

• Only participants and instructors will be allowed into the classroom area.

• If you need to speak to your child's teacher, please do so while practicing physical distancing.

• High-touch surfaces will be cleaned before and after each class.

• Specific details will be emailed prior to the first class, and noted to participants.

• Fall session final performance scheduled for Sunday, November 22. Times and details about the final performance will be communicated during scheduled class times.

Your program location is indicated online through the RecOnline website.

• Public parking - Centre in the Park (773.0 KB)
• Parking at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre is free however, guests must register their license plate inside the building upon arrival. Any vehicle not registered may receive a ticket. Review the  traffic management plan (255.1 KB) for appropriate parking spaces.

• Meet at the lobby of Festival Place. An instructor will meet you there, collect your paperwork and have you sign-in your child, and welcome them into the class area.
• On the first day, arrive no more than 10 minutes before the start of the camp.
• Label all personal belongings.
• All electronic games and devices should be left at home.
• Camp activities may take place outside and inside.
• The camp will follow Alberta Health Services and Strathcona County safety guidelines.
• Sign-in and sign-out is required daily.
• Camp-specific information will be emailed out prior to the start of camp.
• Parents will need to complete all applicable forms.

• Wear comfortable clothing (i.e., t-shirt, sweatpants or leggings).
• Wear clothes that could get dirty (making art creations can be messy).
• Paint shirts will be supplied to campers if required.
• Long hair should be pulled back and off the face.
• Refrain from wearing extra jewelry or loose clothing.
• Clean indoor shoes must be worn.
• No sock feet or open-toed shoes will be permitted during class time.
• Soft-soled dance shoes are great but not necessary.
• Parents will be called to bring in appropriate footwear or clothing.
• Some activities may be outside; pack weather-permitting clothing (i.e., jacket, outdoor footwear, hat)
• We request that your child wear weather-permitting and protective clothing, and that sunscreen and/or insect repellent be applied to your child before class, when appropriate.

• A water bottle (labelled).
• Lunch and snacks (nut free) for full-day camps.
• Clean, rubber-soled and closed-toe shoes for indoor sessions. For health and safety reasons, bare feet, flip flops and sandals are not permitted.
• A mask (optional).
• An extra set of inside clothes just in case we have some unexpected water play.