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Dance Dynamics Studio

Commercial        Est: 2000

Contact person: Wendy Holmquist (Owner)
Contact information:
7A South Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2T1
Tel: (807)766-0066
Email: trevor@tbaytel.net
Website: http://www.dancedynamicsstudio.ca

Dance Dynamics Studio continues to maintain exceptional standards through the use of the ADAPT syllabus and dance exams with ongoing attention to detail. Our students and teachers routinely achieve many top awards at all competitions and workshops they attended. Well balanced programs give every student the opportunity to reach their maximum potential while developing life long skills. We ensure our students put their health, well-being, and education at the forefront of their busy schedules. Our students range in age from 3 - 73. Now in our 12th season collectively we offer over 66 years of teaching experience through 5 very talented teachers eager to share their love of dance. Check out our website at www.dancedynamicsstudio to learn more about us.


Eleanor Drury Children’s Theatre

Non-profit Est: 1982

Contact person: Debra Philp
Contact information:
P.O Box 10213
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6T7
Tel: (807) 577-0033
Email: edct@tbaytel.net or debphilp@tbaytel.net

EDCT is a not-for-profit community theatre group that began in 1982. ECDT provides opportunities for children to learn about and take part in theatre. Children are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All children are performers. Auditions are held to assign parts. EDCT produces one play per season under the leadership of a professional director. School audiences are the main target group and public performances are given on the weekend. EDCT is celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2011.



Fay Gleeson Dance Centre Inc. *

Commercial Est: 1957

Contact person: Fay Steadwell

Contact Information:
222 Leith Street
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 28007
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 5M8
Tel: (807)622-7879
Email: fgleeson@tbaytel.net

Fay Gleeson Dance Centre teaches movement and dance in a fun way to all � ages 3 to 103!
Dance Studio offering ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, swing, hip hop, cabaret and Irish dance technique. CDTA exams. Classes are for children and adults.

Educational Programming
Workshops are available for teachers. Fay will work with small or very large groups. She has done extensive teaching in both elementary and high schools with the winter electives program as well as one day classes.

Magnus Theatre
The Dr. Penny Petrone Centre for the Performing Arts
Artistic Director - Mario Crudo
General Manager - Normal Chuchmuch
Non-profit     Est: 1971
Registered Charitable Organization

Contact people: Mario Crudo or Norma Chuchmuch

(All underlined headings & sections below pertain specifically to youth.)

Contact information:
10 South Algoma Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario    P7B 3A7
Box Office: (807)345-5552
Admin: (807) 345-8033
Fax: (807) 345-0291
Email: education@magnus.on.ca or artisticdirector@magnus.on.ca
Website: www.magnus.on.ca

Magnus Theatre engages in four core areas of activity: The Mainstage, Theatre in Education, Adult Tour and New Play Development.

Main Stage
The season runs from September to April and offers 6 productions reflecting a strong commitment to Canadian works while presenting a variety of theatre experiences, including the classics and contemporary plays.  School groups attending matinee performances receive discounted tickets, a study guide, a visit to the school before the students see the play, and "talk back" session with the cast after the play, (all offered upon request).

Theatre in Education
Theatre for Young Audiences School Touring
The annual Theatre for Young Audiences School Tour presents two touring plays - one for primary/junior  and on for intermediate/secondary students - to schools in Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario.  The plays are selected from the Canadian repertoire, and deal with issues concerning young people in an entertaining and thought-provoking manner.  Issues in the past have included bullying, racism, literacy, drug and alcohol abuse, single-parent families and people with special needs.  The tour has traveled as far north as Moosonee and Moose Factory, as far east as Elliot Lake and as far west as the Manitoba border.

Theatre School
Magnus Theatre School classes are offered to youth aged 6 to 18 as well as adults.  Courses are offered during winter and fall sessions, with additional drama camps during March break and summer holidays.  Classes focus on developing self-expression, creativity and confidence through improvisation, story telling, movement and music.  Young people in more advanced classes are introduced to basic acting techniques and skills exploring voice, character, scene work, and play building.
Workshops
Magnus offers workshops for all ages to schools, clubs, businesses and other organizations. Workshops may take place at Magnus Theatre or off-site.  Topics may include issue-exploring drama, story-telling, character creation, lectures/demonstrations by theatre artists from current Magnus productions, or may be custom designed for the needs of the group.
Adult Tour
The Adult Tour enables Magnus to share its work with audiences across Northern Ontario, presenting various forms of professional theatre, drawing from the Canadian, classical and contemporary repertoires.
New Play Development
This area of programming, which includes a play writing competition for young people, fosters the development and production of new Canadian works and provides opportunities for instruction in theatre arts.


Slightly off Broadway *

Commercial Est: 1996

Contact person: Jacqueline McMahon and Connie Fairbrother

Contact information:
1526 E. Victoria Ave.
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1C5
Tel: (807)622-4500
Email: slightlyoffbroadway@tbaytel.net or info@slightlyoffbroadway.com
Website: http://www.slightlyoffbroadway.com/

Slightly off Broadway is Thunder Bay's only "triple-threat" performing arts studio.  We offer classes and private instruction in musical theatre, voice, dance, drama, and creative writing.

Educational Programming

Musical Theatre

Students would learn how to develop characters and use their creativity in role playing as well as working on group song & dance numbers from well known musicals.  Students could also work on preparing and presenting a musical, depending on the time allotment of the program.

Pop Idol: Features pop vocal techniques, hip hop and pop video dance choreography.  Find the pop star in you.

Writing Plays/Musicals

In the classroom we would teach the students the basic structure of the play or musical, help them develop their own characters and direct them in a production of their own creation.

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Non-profit Est: 1985

Contact person: Trevor Hurtig Manager - Marketing & Development

Contact Information:
1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6C7
Tel: (807)343-2329
Fax: (807)345-8977
Email: trevor@tbca.com
Website: http://www.tbca.com/
Tickets: (807)343-2366

General Box Office number is 684-4444

The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium has entertained millions of visitors since opening to the public in 1985. This year�s line up continues the tradition of stellar performances, exciting concerts, and world class entertainment.

Arts Programming for Education (APE)

The Community Auditorium will offer several educational shows this year that provide a valuable learning experience for a wide range of students and their educators.