Disney Inspired Song, Dance and Acting Adventures

Prerequisite:

Open to students entering grade(s): Reception 2 to Grade 2

Course Description:

Calling all young Dancers, Actors and Singers who LOVE Disney! Come and join us on a 'MAGICAL' Disney Inspired Song and Dance and Acting Adventure! This very exciting and fun course will be taught by a Professional Musical Theatre + Dance Teacher from the Glenda Allen Dance Academy and will give your child the most wonderful opportunity to perform their Disney songs and dances and acting scenes, in a little show at the end of the camp! Every week is a different Disney inspired theme! They will also use the fun props that they will learn to make in the Arts and Crafts Section of this camp. Face painting and makeup for characters will also be taught.

Learner Outcomes:

Students will:

Learn a variety of songs, dances, and acting scenes from THREE famous Disney movies and Musicals over the 3-week course. Every week will be different

The themes being taught this year over the course:

Session 1 (PM)
Week 1 - “Encanto"
Week 2 - “Mary Poppins"
Week 3 - “Hocus Pocus"

Session 2 (AM)
Week 1 - “ Frozen"
Week 2 - “The Lion King and The Jungle Book"
Week 3 - “Shrek"

Learn a variety of songs and dances from the chosen Disney film and musical
Memorise and learn a script, lyrics of songs and dance choreography
Develop and practise, dancing, singing and acting skills in a fun and nurturing environment
Explore and develop creativity, imagination and fun through music, dance, singing and acting
Arts and crafts section in which students will make their own props to use, and learn how to use stage makeup to effectively portray their scenes. Costumes will also be discussed and students will be encouraged to create their own from various items of clothing they have at home
Students will have the opportunity to perform a little show for their parents at the end of the camp

Methodology:

Sessions will begin with dance, vocal and singing warm-ups, followed by acting and drama games
Songs and dances will be taught and acting skills
Scripts will be given out and the various acting, singing and dancing will be pieced together for each scene
Students will discuss and brainstorm ideas together on how to make and add props and costumes to enhance performances
Stage makeup and hair will be demonstrated and students can experiment under teacher guidance
Students will work together as a Dance and Musical Theatre "family" who encourage and support each other
Emphasis will be placed on using imagination and creativity and having fun whilst learning