Kaleidoscope’s Performing Arts Studio is Victoria's leader in theatre programming for youth, with weekly classes for ages 3-17. The curriculum - from introductory to teen - is focused on process, and provides opportunities for collaborative and independent development. Be dramatic, be bold, and be yourself—all while growing a love of theatre that will last a lifetime.
Winter / Spring 2025 Registration Opens October 1January 18, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Sing, dance, and act your way through this introduction to the wonderful world of Musical Theatre!
Young performers will dig into foundational skills in acting, singing, dancing, and storytelling through song while exploring the world of musical theatre. This class will focus on learning ensemble musical numbers and building confidence in performance skills.
January 18, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Develop fundamental skills in singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling through song...
In our Junior Musical Theatre program, students will continue to develop fundamental skills in singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling through song while working as an ensemble with more complex musical theatre pieces. This class introduces students to text work and more challenging choreography to encourage young artists to refine their performance skills.The repertoire is selected from Broadway musicals to challenge the students and showcase their skills.
January 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Wed 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
An introductory training in acting with focus on creating an engaging and dynamic character for the stage.
The Junior Acting program provides an introductory training in acting and focuses on creating an engaging and dynamic character for the stage. Students will use improvisation, engaging games, and ensemble storytelling to explore physicality, character development, and ensemble building. This program introduces students to the fundamentals of script work with a variety of short scenes and scripts that will allow students to bring their new skills to the stage.
January 14, 2025 – April 29, 2025
Tues 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Explore the world of Musical Theatre through acting, singing, and dance!
In this intermediate class students will explore a variety of musical theatre pieces as an ensemble, in small groups, as well as individually with an introduction to solo work. Intermediate students will continue to develop their skills with a variety of exciting and challenging musical theatre repertoire. This class focuses on combining acting, singing, and dancing disciplines as well introducing a character’s motivation to move from speaking to singing.
January 16, 2025 – May 01, 2025
Thurs 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Refine your acting skills in voice, movement, and character development through engaging theatre games, exercises, and script work.
In this intermediate acting class students will continue to refine their acting skills in voice, movement, and character development through engaging theatre games, exercises, and script work. This program encourages students to build on the basics of text work and challenges them to explore a variety of short scenes and scripts. Young actors will have the opportunity to apply their developing acting skills to creating dynamic characters in a supportive ensemble environment.
January 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Wed 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Tailored for teenage actors, this dynamic improvisation class delves further into improv techniques to expand creative range and adaptability on stage. Through a variety of engaging exercises students will refine their improv skills while working as an ensemble.
Tailored for teenage actors, this dynamic improvisation class delves further into improv techniques to expand creative range and adaptability on stage. Through a variety of engaging exercises students will refine their improv skills while working as an ensemble.
January 14, 2025 – April 29, 2025
Tues 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Teen Musical Theatre class challenges students to tie all of their skills in acting, singing and dancing together.
Building upon the framework set in our Junior and Intermediate musical theatre programs, the Teen Musical Theatre class challenges students to tie all of their skills in acting, singing and dancing together. This class explores dynamic characters in ensemble numbers, small group numbers, and solo work. Students will learn about characterization, vocal styles, and audition techniques. Repertoire for this class is chosen from a variety of musical theatre styles to help students expand their repertoire and gain new skills.
January 16, 2025 – May 01, 2025
Thurs 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Explore different styles of acting and a variety of challenging texts, from classical to contemporary plays.
The Teen Acting Program provides students the opportunity to explore different styles of acting and a variety of more challenging texts, from classical to contemporary plays. Actors will continue to develop and refine their acting technique with a focus on physicalization, voice work, and character development. In addition to engaging theatre games, improvisation and more advanced acting exercises, this class will also explore audition technique. Students will apply their acting skills to an assortment of small group scenes, ensemble work, and monologues.
January 18, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Sing, dance, and act your way through this introduction to the wonderful world of Musical Theatre!
Sing, dance, and act your way through this introduction to the wonderful world of Musical Theatre! Young performers will dig into foundational skills in acting, singing, dancing, and storytelling through song while exploring the world of musical theatre. This class will focus on learning ensemble musical numbers and building confidence in performance skills so students can boldly step into their spotlight!
January 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Wed 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
Develop fundamental skills in singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling through song...
In our Junior Musical Theatre program, students will continue to develop fundamental skills in singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling through song while working as an ensemble with more complex musical theatre pieces. This class introduces students to text work and more challenging choreography to encourage young artists to refine their performance skills.The repertoire is selected from Broadway musicals to challenge the students and showcase their skills.
January 18, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
An introductory training in acting with focus on creating an engaging and dynamic character for the stage.
The Junior Acting program provides an introductory training in acting and focuses on creating an engaging and dynamic character for the stage. Students will use improvisation, engaging games, and ensemble storytelling to explore physicality, character development, and ensemble building. This program introduces students to the fundamentals of script work with a variety of short scenes and scripts that will allow students to bring their new skills to the stage.
January 18, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
A fun and encouraging introduction to theatre and acting
A fun and encouraging introduction to acting where students will develop their imagination through engaging drama games, storytelling, and creative play. Young actors will begin learning the foundations of character building and voice work to support their creative ideas on stage.
January 18, 2025 – March 01, 2025
Sat 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
A dynamic creative play based program for kids and parents!
It’s never too early to introduce kids to the magical world of theatre! Mini Adventures is a dynamic creative play based program where a parent, guardian or caregiver participates alongside the kids in their life. This energetic class will delight young ones and adults alike with playful songs, movement explorations and stories designed specifically for the youngest theatre lovers. This program is a perfect way for adults to join in on the fun and explore the wonderful world of theatre with their young artists. Limit of 1 adult per child in the classroom.
January 18, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
A fun and encouraging introduction to theatre and acting
A fun and encouraging introduction to acting where students will develop their imagination through engaging drama games, storytelling, and creative play. Young actors will begin learning the foundations of character building and voice work to support their creative ideas on stage.
January 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Wed 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
This introductory improvisation class fosters creativity, teamwork, and confidence on stage...
This introductory improvisation class fosters creativity, teamwork, and confidence on stage. Students will explore the basics of improvisation, focusing on imaginative play, active listening, and collaboration, building a foundation for expressive and spontaneous storytelling.
April 05, 2025 – May 03, 2025
Sat 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
A dynamic creative play based program for kids and parents!
It’s never too early to introduce kids to the magical world of theatre! Mini Adventures is a dynamic creative play based program where a parent, guardian or caregiver participates alongside the kids in their life. This energetic class will delight young ones and adults alike with playful songs, movement explorations and stories designed specifically for the youngest theatre lovers. This program is a perfect way for adults to join in on the fun and explore the wonderful world of theatre with their young artists. Limit of 1 adult per child in the classroom.
At Kaleidoscope, we believe that theatre has the power to transform lives. Our Day Camp programs celebrate everyone's unique abilities, helping kids to discover the power of their own voice, gain confidence, and make new friends. So why not join us and discover the magic of theatre with Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People?