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Programs offered

Operating from Festival Place and other Strathcona County facilities, our performing arts programs have inspired decades of actors, dancers and singers. Our programs pair you with other like-minded creatives to develop imaginative thinking, trust, confidence and build self-esteem.

Get ready to act, dance and sing on the grand Festival Place stage. Our camps include options for children, youth, teens and adults.

Performing arts programs


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Benefits of performing arts

Entertainment is an obvious aspect of performing arts, yet there are numerous health benefits that can be gained from participating and ‘playing’ in a performing arts program. The element of ‘play’ in performing arts allows participants to be creative. Creativity supports the development to think outside the box while gaining confidence and trust. Play can lead to laughter, which is recognized to reduce stress. Flexibility, coordination, and balance are attained through movement, which is an aspect of each program. Performing arts programs help develop skills used to focus the mind and the body by using imagination.

These individuals will not only experience the joy of a performing art, the benefits of the program are vast. Self esteem, team work, cognitive, motor, language, social and emotional development are many of the benefits an individual can experience and adapt for a better quality of life.

Group bookings and field trips

A large group of teenagers with their backs to the camera are on the Festival Place stage looking towards a teacher. The stage is light with blue lighting.

Performing arts group bookings are available with guided tours and field trips to Festival Place. Behind-the-scenes tours of our spaces are available for any age, skill and activity level.


Know before you go

There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County performing arts programs. 

Know before you go: performing arts

    • 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 and Dance Party– 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 17, 2024. Times and details about the final performance will be communicated during scheduled class.
  • Fall programs will be held at Festival Place.

    Other location may be Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Parking at the facility is free however, guests must register their license plate inside the building upon arrival. Any vehicle not registered may receive a ticket.

    • 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.
    • Dress your child appropriately.
    • 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-shit, 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.

Questions?
780-410-8566
culture.programs@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Friday, September 20, 2024
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