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Operating from Festival Place and other Strathcona County facilities, our performing arts programs have inspired decades of actors, dancers and singers. Our programs pair you with other like-minded creatives to develop imaginative thinking, trust, confidence and build self-esteem.

Get ready to act, dance and sing on the grand Festival Place stage. Our programs include options for children, youth, teens and adults.

Benefits of performing arts

Entertainment is an obvious aspect of performing arts, yet there are numerous health benefits that can be gained from participating and ‘playing’ in a performing arts program. The element of ‘play’ in performing arts allows participants to be creative. Creativity supports the development to think outside the box while gaining confidence and trust. Play can lead to laughter, which is recognized to reduce stress. Flexibility, coordination, and balance are attained through movement, which is an aspect of each program. Performing arts programs help develop skills used to focus the mind and the body by using imagination.

These individuals will not only experience the joy of a performing art, the benefits of the program are vast. Self esteem, team work, cognitive, motor, language, social and emotional development are many of the benefits an individual can experience and adapt for a better quality of life.

Performing arts programs


NEW: Browse the spring performing arts guide (596.0 KB) for programs from April to June.

NEW: Browse the summer camps guide (2.6 MB) for child and youth programs from July to August.

Have a course code from the printed registration guide? Search RecOnline by code, type or keyword.


 

Featured programs

Children in costumes on stage

Drama Activities (7Y+)

Join the "play" to explore acting through fun games and exercises. Boost creativity, build confidence, and learn performance skills in a supportive, interactive setting.


Imagination Theatre


Makin' Stuff Up IMPROV


Off the Cuff IMPROV


Cost: $124.80


Location: Emerald Hills Leisure Centre

Participants enjoying a Performing Arts camp at Festival Place.

Summer Camps (4Y-17Y)

Come "play' with us! Embrace your imagination and celebrate your creative side in drama, dance, music, film/video making and more.


July 2 to Aug 22

Cost: Variable


Location: Festival Place

Stock photo of older adults participating in a vibrant theater performance, wearing colorful costumes and expressing themselves creatively.

Adult programs

Whether you're just starting up or continuing your passion in the performing arts, these programs are a perfect way to set your stage and enjoy your time.


Laugh Lines Theatre Club


Songbird Sing-Along


Cost: Variable, $45 - $60 per session


Location: Festival Place

Children in costumes on stage

Drama Activities (7Y+)

Join the "play" to explore acting through fun games and exercises. Boost creativity, build confidence, and learn performance skills in a supportive, interactive setting.


Imagination Theatre


Makin' Stuff Up IMPROV


Off the Cuff IMPROV


Cost: $124.80


Location: Emerald Hills Leisure Centre

Participants enjoying a Performing Arts camp at Festival Place.

Summer Camps (4Y-17Y)

Come "play' with us! Embrace your imagination and celebrate your creative side in drama, dance, music, film/video making and more.


July 2 to Aug 22

Cost: Variable


Location: Festival Place

Stock photo of older adults participating in a vibrant theater performance, wearing colorful costumes and expressing themselves creatively.

Adult programs

Whether you're just starting up or continuing your passion in the performing arts, these programs are a perfect way to set your stage and enjoy your time.


Laugh Lines Theatre Club


Songbird Sing-Along


Cost: Variable, $45 - $60 per session


Location: Festival Place


Additional program information

There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County performing arts programs. 

Questions?
780-410-8566
culture.programs@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Monday, March 31, 2025
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