Semester One: Fall
Sept 15 to Dec 12, 2011
Semester Two: Winter
Jan 7 to April 23, 2012
Semester Three: Spring
May 5 to June 17, 2012
Timetable - 2011/2012
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INTRODUCTORY DRAMA COURSES FOR CHILDREN age 3 – 10
Creative drama education emphasizes process, not product. Students are encouraged to develop their abilities and keep exploring their creativity.
By engaging in these learning area students acquire listening, thinking, speaking, problem solving and decision making skills and it will over time, encourage to the students towards a greater confidence in themselves and help build stronger sense of initative, responsibility, commitment and creativity.
· Theatre games: experiencing sensory skills, concentration, relaxation
· improvisation: creating drama, building a character
· Creative speech: putting thoughts into words
· Story-telling: developing and presenting stories with pictures and sound.
· Mask: Exploring the use of a mask in theatre
· Movement: releasing the non-verbal aspects of acting.
All introductory classes conclude with an Open House presentation at the end of the semester.
PRE-SCHOOL CREATIVE DRAMA (3-4 years)
A young child’s creative potential is developed by playing within the world of the imagination. These classes encourage verbal play, singing, movement and drama games within a supportive environment. Parents are welcome (but not required) to stay and participate with their child.
EXPLORING DRAMA 1 (ages 5-6 yrs)
Early childhood drama courses are designed to encourage creative exploration through improvisation, poetry, movement and song. "Exploring Drama" is a great confidence builder as students discover the fun of story telling through dramatic play.
| Saturdays, 9:30am - 10:20am (age 5-6) - | FALL |
fee: $275.00 |
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| WINTER | fee: $275.00 |
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| Sunday, 10:00am – 10:50am (age 5 – 6) - | FALL |
fee: $275.00 |
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WINTER |
fee: $275.00 |
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| SPRING | fee: $120.00 |
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EXPLORING DRAMA 2 (ages 6-7 yrs)
Must have completed level 1 or permission of the instructor
You loved Exploring Drama – but are now looking for a new challenge! Welcome to level two where the kids work with text, poetry and use their skills to create a story and characters for a final play presentation.
| Saturdays, 9:30am - 10:20am (age 6-7) - | FALL |
fee: $275.00 |
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WINTER |
fee: $275.00 |
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SO DRAMATIC! (6-7 years)
This class gives students an opportunity to explore the three main aspects of theatre. By integrating acting, dancing and singing, young students will learn how to create and maintain characters while performing scenes, dances and songs. The spirit of the class is playful and fun.
| Saturday 10:30am – 12:00pm - | FALL | fee: $345.00 | |
| WINTER | fee: $345.00 | |
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| SPRING | fee: $170.00 | |
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| Sunday 11:00am – 12:30pm - | FALL | fee: $345.00 | |
| WINTER | fee: $345.00 | |
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OSSD Choir for Kids (Ages 5 - 8)
Expand your child's musical abilities and give them the gift of music that will last a lifetime. Children will learn proper breathing and singing techniques, discover their musical voice and experience the power of making music with others. Music theory, ear training, technique and repertoire will be learned in a supportive, fun environment. Performance opportunities will encourage self-confidence. No previous singing or choir experience is necessary.
| Sundays, 10:00am - 10:50am Kid's Choir I (Ages 5 - 8) - |
FALL | fee: $250.00 | |
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CREATING DRAMA (8-10 years)
Creative story telling is a vital part of drama. Drawing on music, poetry and art, this class introduces student to active and thoughtful role-playing. Students will create original stories as well as explore myths, folk tales and classic children's literature to discover themes and ideas.
| Sunday 12:30am – 2:00pm - | FALL | fee: $345.00 | |
| WINTER | fee: $345.00 | |
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| SPRING | fee: $170.00 | |
MUSICAL THEATRE (8-10 years)
OSSD's Introductory Musical Theatre class lets young students learn how to tell a story through words, movement and song. Students get a chance to act, sing, dance and work chorally as a group. Musical theatre themes and songs are selected based on the needs of the students.
| Wednesday 4:30pm – 6:00pm - | FALL | fee: $390.00 | |
| WINTER | fee: $390.00 | |
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| Saturday 10:30am – 12:00pm - | FALL | fee: $390.00 | |
| WINTER | fee: $390.00 | |
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| Sunday 11:00am – 12:30pm - | FALL | fee: $390.00 | |
| WINTER | fee: $390.00 | |
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| Sunday 12:30pm– 2:30pm - | SPRING | fee: $200.00 | |