NORTH Shore kids who love to sing, dance and act can now receive Arts Umbrella instruction without making the trip to Granville Island.
In June, the longstanding non-profit arts education centre partnered with West Vancouver Parks and Community Services Department for the design and delivery of the district's musical theatre and drama programs.
That means Arts Umbrella instructors will be in the community to teach musical theatre through ensemble pieces, vocal training, choreography and improvisation.
"Arts and culture is a vital area of programming to our community, and through this partnership, we are able to provide our residents - and this summer, lots of kids - with access to a world-class calibre of music and drama programming close to home," says Anne Mooi, the district's director of parks and community services.
Arts Umbrella held a Musical Theatre Summer Camp at West Vancouver Community Centre in July for six to eight year olds, and will offer another one Aug. 19 to 23 for nine to 12 year olds, where kids will receive a handson introduction to musical theatre through singing, dancing and acting.
More Arts Umbrella programs will be offered at the West Vancouver Community Centre and Gleneagles Community Centre starting in September.
WVCC will host Acting for the Camera (Fridays, ages nine to 12), Musical Theatre (Saturdays, ages nine to 12), Musical Theatre (Sundays, ages six to eight), Dress-up Drama (Sundays, ages three to five) and Creative Drama (Sundays, ages five to six).
The GECC will host Creative Drama (ages six to eight) on Saturdays.
Visit westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/leisure-guide for information and registration.
