Stouffville Music, Drama and Dance Classes | Stouffville Academy of Music & Dance

THEATRE/ACTING

Our acting program is divided into four age groups, for students aged 4-6 (see our KinderAct classes), ages 7-10, and students aged 11 and up. This division of age will not only ensure that students are learning and socializing with their peer group, it will ensure that the material selected for both Performance and Education is age appropriate in terms of interest and ability.

Our 45 minute classes are divided between Instructional/Educational time and Performance/Rehearsal time.

In Instructional time, drama exercises, vocal and movement studies, fun theatre games, improvisation, and script work, character creation, playwriting, are used to develop acting skills and confidence.

During Performance time, each student will be given the opportunity to 'star' in a piece selected specifically for them based on their interests and abilities. Too often, performance opportunities for young actors amount to a small role for most, while one or two students are given starring roles. Our program ensures that all students have an opportunity in both starring and supporting roles. These performances will be showcased for parents and audiences in December, and at our year-end recital in June.