Available in French

The Art of Clowning & Improv

Winter & Spring

The Art of Clowning and Improv is an interactive program designed to introduce students to the exciting world of clowning and improvisational theatre. Through a combination of play, laughter, and creative expression, this program aims to cultivate a sense of joy, spontaneity, and teamwork in young participants. Students will have the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of clowning, including comedy, facial expressions, and character development. Engage in a variety of improvisational games to enhance spontaneity and quick thinking. Develop expressive characters through improvisation and storytelling.

Circus Arts

Fall – Monday to Friday: Mornings | Winter and Spring – Monday to Friday: Mornings / Afternoons

Experience the Circus and learn to Hoop dance! Here we dive into accessible and fun ways to connect to our bodies, alongside a hula hoop, perhaps in ways that you didn’t realize possible. Expand what you think you know about hula hoops. Let’s take tricks, concepts, and combinations to the next level. In this unique program, each student is encouraged to find their own unique style and to allow their creativity to run free.

Pre-class preparation: Student should wear form fitted clothing and bring indoor shoes.

Martial Arts: Kung Fu

Fall, Winter, and Spring – Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join Great Way Martial Arts to learn more about this applied ancient art form! This course offers an opportunity to practice this “no contact” performance art. This class, consisting of open hand and body movement forms, teaches the students a sequence of moves with an "I can, I must, I will!” attitude. Great Way Martial Arts believes in praise, encouragement, and positive reinforcement to help students gain new self-confidence, self-control, and respect. 

Pre-class preparation: Students should wear comfortable, light clothing and footwear. No Dangling Jewelry.

Theatre Arts

Fall, Winter, and Spring – Tuesdays to Thursdays: Mornings/Afternoons

Experience and learn about theatre and acting with professional instructors from New Vintage Theatre! New Vintage Theatre is a group of professional artists bringing new, innovative contemporary theatre to Kelowna. They believe theatre should be accessible, engaging, and exciting for all. This engaging and interactive course includes theatre games and a mini performance at the end of the session. Bring your imagination as we explore the theatre arts in this fun and fabulous course!

Pre-class preparation: Students should wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Dance and Movement

Fall, Winter, and Spring – Monday Friday: Mornings and Afternoons

Learn all about cultural dance from around the world with instructor Tascheleia Marangoni (Tosca) from Worldbeat Dance! This class will include a warm-up, lots of fun techniques and information, and a little combination at the end. Choose from one of the options below:

Hawaii - Hula
Spain - Flamenco
Egypt - Belly Dance
Cuba - Salsa
India - Bollywood & Bhangra
Greece - Line Dance

Pre-Class preparation: Students should wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Available in French

World Rhythm, Songs, and Stories

Fall, Winter, and Spring – Monday to Friday: Mornings and Afternoons

Bring your musical Passport as we travel the world through indigenous rhythms, songs and stories that express our connection to each other and nature! Participants will learn basic hand drumming techniques, musical concepts and sing call and response songs. Students will also experience and play a variety of unique percussion instruments from around the world. Teachers will learn how to adapt and apply these techniques into rhythm art in their classrooms.

Pre-class preparation: Students should wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Drums and Percussion Instruments provided for each participant.