The winter recreation and culture guide will be available to view online starting November 25.
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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 programs include options for children, youth, teens and adults.
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.
Pick a dance style and get moving! Dance programs incorporate a variety of dance types accompanied with appropriate creative music. Participants will help create an original group dance and perform it for family and friends. Each program hosts a new creative flair, so you can register more than once.
Dance activities registration
Harness your imagination and join in with play! Drama activities include improv, musical theatre and storytelling through acting. Participants will learn performing and acting techniques through creative games and perform skills for family and friends. Each program hosts a new creative flair, so you can register more than once.
Drama activities registration
Make music and create melodies of memories. Activities are geared for individuals and groups. You will learn skills within your own musical and singing abilities, all levels of experience are welcome. Each program hosts a new creative flair so you can register more than once.
Music and singing activities registration
If you're just starting up or continuing your passion in the performing arts these programs are a perfect way to set your stage and enjoy your time. Explore your disciplines within the arts. Â Dancing, acting and singing are areas we will explore in our fun 'no-judgement-here' classrooms. Â Â
Adult programs registration
Performing arts includes many art forms, from dance to drama, music to magic and many more types in between. Check here for upcoming workshops or events and explore and experience a new path of performing arts.
Workshops and events registration
Come "play" with us! Embrace your imagination and celebrate your creative side in drama, dance, music and more.
Register in fall and spring break camps
 Browse the winter performing arts guide (690.6 KB) for programs from January to March.
NEW: Browse the spring break camps guide (2.1Â MB) for child and youth programs from March 23 - 27.
Have a course code from the printed registration guide? Search RecOnline by code, type or keyword.
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Performing arts includes many art forms, from dance to drama, music to magic and many more types in between.
Register
Location: Festival Place
Step into a space where imagination rules. Whether you're cracking jokes in improv, belting out tunes in musical theatre, or transforming into wild characters through drama games.
Musical Theatre
Just Imagine, full day camps for 5Y - 12Y. Explore creativity in drama, dance and music.
There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County performing arts programs.Â
If you’re interested in a school or group booking, visit our Visual and Performing Arts Education Brochure.
Your program location is indicated online through the RecOnline website.
Questions? 780-410-8566 culture.programs@strathcona.ca
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Last updated: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Page ID: 44884