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

Spring Break registration opens February 27, 2024.

Explore creativity in drama, dance and music. Each day will have a playful new theme to entice the creation of dramatic characters through storytelling, dance movements and music.

Spring Break registration

Enjoy a variety of full-day and half-day camps in July and August. Summer camp registration starts March 21, 2024.

Performing Arts summer camps

• Classes focus more on individual skill and creativity building.
• Dance programs: Soft-soled dance slippers are required for Mini Move and Dancing Tutus (Kidz R Movin – may wear indoor runners).
• Drama, Musical Theatre and Improv programs: Must wear clean indoor shoes.
• Bring a full water bottle to each class.
• Parents/guardians are required to sign their child in and out each class.
• Only participants and instructors will be allowed into the classroom area.
• If you need to speak to your child's teacher, please do so while practicing physical distancing.
• High-touch surfaces will be cleaned before and after each class.
• Specific details will be emailed prior to the first class, and noted to participants.
• Winter session final performance scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2024. Times and details about the final performance will be communicated during scheduled class.
• Spring session final performance scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024. Times and details about the final performance will be communicated during scheduled class.

Winter programs will be held at Festival Place.

• Public parking - Centre in the Park (773.0 KB)

Spring programs will be held at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Parking at the facility is free however, guests must register their license plate inside the building upon arrival. Any vehicle not registered may receive a ticket.

• Traffic Management (255.1 KB)

• Meet at the lobby of Festival Place. An instructor will meet you there, collect your paperwork and have you sign-in your child, and welcome them into the class area.
• On the first day, arrive no more than 10 minutes before the start of the camp.
• Label all personal belongings.
• All electronic games and devices should be left at home.
• Camp activities may take place outside and inside.
• The camp will follow Alberta Health Services and Strathcona County safety guidelines.
• Sign-in and sign-out is required daily.
• Dress your child appropriately.
• Camp-specific information will be emailed out prior to the start of camp.
• Parents will need to complete all applicable forms.

• Wear comfortable clothing (i.e., t-shit, sweatpants or leggings).
• Wear clothes that could get dirty (making art creations can be messy).
• Paint shirts will be supplied to campers if required.
• Long hair should be pulled back and off the face.
• Refrain from wearing extra jewelry or loose clothing.
• Clean indoor shoes must be worn.
• No sock feet or open-toed shoes will be permitted during class time.
• Soft-soled dance shoes are great but not necessary.
• Parents will be called to bring in appropriate footwear or clothing.
• Some activities may be outside; pack weather-permitting clothing (i.e., jacket, outdoor footwear, hat)
• We request that your child wear weather-permitting and protective clothing, and that sunscreen and/or insect repellent be applied to your child before class.

• A water bottle (labelled).
• Lunch and snacks (nut free) for full-day camps.
• Snacks (nut free) for half-day camps.
• Clean, rubber-soled and closed-toe shoes for indoor sessions. For health and safety reasons, bare feet, flip flops and sandals are not permitted.
• A mask (optional).
• An extra set of inside clothes just in case we have some unexpected water play.