Beginner Level Classes

Creative Stages

Our Kindergarten students explore story structure and character in a unique theatre-based environment that promotes social interaction and individual expression.
  • 45 minute class (limit 12 students)
  • Kindergarten (ages 5-6)
  • $140 (includes materials)

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter I - Saturdays, January 11 - February 8, 2025 10:00 - 10:45 AM
  • Winter II - Saturdays, February 22 - March 22, 2025 10:00 - 10:45 AM


Song & Dance

Similar to our Musical Theatre I class, this 5-week " express course" strengthens the essential components of singing, dancing and acting through curriculum designed to refine skills and encourage discipline.

  • Grades 1-3, 4-5 & 6-8
  • 1 hour class - 5 sessions 
  • $160 (includes materials)

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter Session I - Grades 1-3: Saturdays, January 11 - February 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Winter Session I - Grades 1-3: Tuesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2025 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 1-3: Tuesdays, February 18 - March 18, 2025 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter Session I - Grades 4-5: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 12, 2025 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 4-5: Wednesdays, February 19 - March 19, 2025 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter Session I - Grades 6-8: Thursdays, January 16 - February 13, 2025 5:45 - 6:45 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 6-8: Thursdays, February 20 - March 20, 2025 5:45 - 6:45 PM


DramaKids

Similar to our Acting 1 class, this 5-week "express" course teaches basics of technique and nurtures creative thinking through theatre games and scripts designed to develop voice, body and mind. 

  • Grades 1-3, 4-5 & 6-8
  • 1 hour class
  • $140 (includes materials)

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter Session I - Grades 1-3: Tuesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter Session I- Grades 4-5: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 12, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter Session I - Grades 6-8: Thursdays, January 16 - February 13, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 1-3: Tuesdays, February 18 - March 18, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 1-3: Saturdays, February 22 - March 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 4-5: Wednesdays, February 19 - March 19, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 6-8: Thursdays, February 20 - March 20, 2024 4:30 - 5:30 PM


Musical Theatre Dance Styles I

Students will learn basic dance steps that feature throughout many musical theatre dance styles (ballet, jazz, hip hop, etc.) A new combination will be taught each week.

  • Grades 4-8
  • $140 (all materials included)
  • 60 minute classes

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Class Dates

Winter Session:

  • Winter Session I - Grades 4-8: Mondays, January 13 - February 10, 2025 (No class on 1/20) 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Winter Session II - Grades 4-8: Mondays, February 24 - March 17, 2025 4:30 - 5:30 PM


INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In the event of inclement weather, the Director of Education will, in accordance with the Theatre’s policy of cancelling activities only during a declared Snow Emergency, determine whether classes will run or be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, each student will be contacted via email or phone at the earliest possible time in order to avoid an unnecessary trip.

Civic Theatre will make every effort to make up the lost class time. In concurrence with Theatre policy, there are no refunds for class time lost due to weather. With that in mind, be assured that we will make every effort to run classes as scheduled.

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