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After School & Saturday Programs

Terms

FALL TERM

Sept. 21-Dec. 18, 2009

WINTER TERM

January 4-March 13, 2010

SPRING TERM

April 6-June 19, 2010

Discounts

Students who register in the fall for a minimum of one class in each of the fall, winter & spring terms will be entitled to a 5% discount off one winter & one spring class. ARAS Members in good standing receive an additional discount. Get the details.

Payment Plans

Payment plans can be arranged for those registering for more than one term or for those registering more than one family member in one term. Payment plans must be made through the office with post-dated cheques or pre-authorized credit card payments. Some restrictions apply. Please contact 416.961.1502, ext. 303 or email us for details.

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Materials

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Drama Workshop (JK-Gr. 8)

Madeleine DomingueNicky Phillips

For the budding performer or the young actor wanting to learn more about acting in a fun and supportive class setting. Improvisation, theatre games, developing characters and using voice and movement make up this dynamic acting program. Students are encouraged to join for more than one term as the class will work together to create a different presentation at the end of each session.

Monday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 1-4) • N. Phillips

register now Winter: $235.00

register now Spring: $235.00

Wednesday 4:30-6:00 pm (JK/SK) • M. Domingue

cancelled Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $285.00

Friday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 5-8) • N. Phillips

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $285.00

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Singing Workshop (Gr. 3-7)

Nicky Phillips

Designed for the budding vocalist or young singer wanting to learn more about singing in a fun and supportive class setting, this class will introduce students to both a popular repertoire, as well as music from well-known musical theatre shows. Students will develop and work on vocal techniques while preparing and performing a number of musical pieces within the class. Both solo and ensemble work will be explored as singers develop a healthy singing technique.

Tuesday 4:30-6:00 pm

cancelled Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $285.00

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Acting for Film & TV (Gr. 3-12)

Allison Beula

If you've always wanted to be on television or on film, then this class is for you! Through improvisation, students will gain a better understanding of creating a character, working with a script and having a great on-camera presence. Each term will present different skill-building exercises and will continue to prepare students for performing and auditioning. The class will produce a short on-camera piece every semester and copies will be given to each participant.

Wednesday 4:30-6:00 pm (Gr. 3-6)

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $285.00

Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm (Gr. 8-12)

cancelled Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $285.00

Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Gr. 4-8)

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $260.00

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Exploring Drama & Musical Theatre (Gr. 2-5)

Nicky Phillips

Students will enjoy exploring drama and musical theatre in this performance-based class. Using improvisation, drama exercises, vocal and movement studies and script work, performers will develop and work on creating a show as their final performance. Parents and friends will enjoy the final presentation, which will incorporate popular numbers from musical theatre in a truly unique and inventive presentation. As the shows are student inspired, show content will vary term by term

Saturday 1:30-3:00 pm

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $260.00

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Filmmaking (Gr. 6-9)

Nicky Phillips

In this class, aspiring film-makers will get the chance to write, direct and star in a collaborative film. The program will explore developing a story, script writing, storyboarding, acting techniques for film, film terminology and basic cinematography. All students will receive an edited copy of the movie on DVD at the end of each term.

Saturday 3:30-5:00 pm

cancelled Winter: $300.00

register now Spring: $300.00

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Drama workshop

"Our daughter just got into an arts based high school. Thank you Avenue Road Arts School for giving her the skills and confidence she needed and allowing her to appreciate her own potential."

–Debra & Peter, parents

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