Singer + Actor + Dancer = TRIPLE THREAT!
The Randolph Academy’s Kids Program—Triple Threat Division offers the necessary classes to develop and fine tune the skills of a well-rounded performer—performers who can act, sing, and dance. Different levels are offered for different age groups: Broadway Babies (Grades 1-2), Triple Threat (Grades 3-9), and Pre-College (Grades 10-12).
Classes are designed for students who will make a year-long commitment to each and every class. Under the expert guidance of trained professionals, students learn production numbers from well-known Broadway musicals, old and new. Students work up to preparing a large ensemble number to be performed at the year-end showcase.
In the first phase half of the year-long program (September-December), students participate in a rotation of separate classes in each discipline of Jazz Dance, Vocal Ensemble, and Acting Improvisation:
- The pep and pizzazz of Broadway jazz technique strives to achieve competence in movement, use of communicative possibilities in dance, correctness of posture and performance of all movements. Technical competence is based upon wide tempo range, strength, endurance and flexibility associated with a developed sense of movement designed to produce a variety of emotions. This class is similar in technique to the Dance Division's jazz classes, but places more emphasis on incorporating acting and character. Traditional Broadway musical theatre styles are taught, in the likeness of works from choreographers like Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, and Gower Champion. During the first few dance classes, there will be an evaluation for ability and then everyone will be placed in either Beginner/Elementary or Advanced dance classes at the sole discretion of the teachers
- Be a tree.” What? Learning improvisation is fun and a necessary skill for an actor. This course will teach you what improvisation is all about and give you practical skills and techniques to master the art form. Learning to both think and listen creatively will help you understand impulse, reaction, emotional truth and character development. As the grade level increases, more complex acting skills are introduced, e.g., Scene Study, which fosters relationship-building and further character development.
- Listen to the person next to you and blend, blend, blend. Choral singing is a beautiful way to express various genres of music. Music theory and vocal technique are emphasized through group singing in a musical theatre context. Basic healthy singing technique is taught, based on breath, support, placement, and vocal health, accompanied by a practical approach to music theory. As the grade level progresses, harmony and solo singing are introduced.
The second phase of the program (January–May/June) integrates all training to date through the development of two musical theatre production numbers to be performed at the year-end showcase. Students participate in the creative process while challenging their boundaries, thereby fully embracing the artistic process with the understanding that they experience what they contribute. Emphasis is placed on initiative, professionalism, and process.
DRESS CODE
Proper attire is required for every class. Students who are not properly attired will not be allowed to participate.
- GIRLS: Black sleeveless bodysuit and black jazz pants (no leggings or capris). No jeans.
- BOYS: Black T-shirt and black track pants, with no stripes or logos. No jeans
- ALL: Large/baggy T-shirts and pants MUST NOT be worn. No jewelry. Long hair must be tied back.
- SHOES(ALL): Black jazz shoes (no running shoes or street shoes).
Click on the PDF below for a list of dancewear stores in the GTA.
OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS
A three-ring binder to hold music handouts.
Special Events
Crazy Daze
This is a day where students can stray from the regular dress code! No black allowed! Students can feel free to wear an old recital costume. The brighter the better! A few rules though: The attire should be in keeping with "dancewear", therefore students must be able to move easily in the outfit and wear regular dance shoes. No masks are allowed.
Open House
Parents are invited to attend the annual Open House which features an informal in-house presentation during regular class time to demonstrate what the students have been working on. More information will follow closer to the date.
Pre-College Cabaret
The Triple Threat Pre-College class (Grades 10-12) puts on a special presentation of their year-end cabaret just for just for the Triple Threat students, followed by a pizza party. There is no charge for Triple Threat students; parents or friends who wish to see the show will be charged $15 at the door. On the day of this show, regular classes will be held from 2-5 p.m. More information will follow closer to the date.
Year-End Showcase
Each year ends in June with a thrilling showcase featuring performances by students in all the Triple Threat Classes.
All students MUST be available for the on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5-8:45 p.m. Please plan accordingly. Details will follow at a later date.
The takes place on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., i.e., there are two identical shows on the same day.
Year-End Showcase for the show will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Due to fire regulations, all people entering the theatre must have a ticket. No babes in arms please. All students will have the opportunity to watch the dress rehearsal, therefore it is not necessary to purchase tickets for your performing child (they will remain backstage during the show).
The Year End Showcase is professionally filmed and are available for purchase. An order form will be sent home with each student in April. Please note: this is a service we provide so that there is comfort for all patrons to watch the show free from obstruction by parents videotaping.
No recording devices of any kind will be permitted in the theatre. Randolph Academy has permission from each parent to film and take photos of the students, but audience members do not have permission.
for Year-End Showcase costumes will take place at the beginning of December. Every effort is made to keep the costs of the costumes down. No refunds for costumes after January 15, 2012.
LINKS
Download the Broadway Babies Welcome Package
Download the Broadway Babies 2011-2012 Calendar
Download the Triple Threat Welcome Package
Download the Triple Threat 2011-2012 Calendar
Download the Pre-College Welcome Package
Download the Pre-College 2011-2012 Calendar
