arts umbrella program guide 2013/14

2013/14

program guide

visual, media and performing arts classes for children and youth ages 2–19 in metro vancouver.

Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 0002 | 2013/14 program guide

Arts Umbrella

At Arts Umbrella, children and youth learn to reflect on their world and themselves, to venture into self-inquiry, and to use their own voice to describe, articulate and develop ideas. Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been fulfilling its mission to inspire kids for life through the arts. In the past year alone, inspirational learning opportunities in visual, media and performing arts were delivered to 22,000 children and youth through tuition-based programs and free-of-charge Outreach programs.

Arts Umbrella is founded on the idea that arts education plays a critical role in healthy childhood development, and that all children should be granted the same opportunity for growth. With more and more Arts Umbrella programs happening throughout Metro Vancouver, more children are benefitting from access to high quality arts education. As a not-for-profit organization, Arts Umbrella relies on the generosity of the community to deliver inspiring arts programs year after year, to as many children as possible.

ONLINE The most efficient way to register!

New and returning students can register online. Go to www.artsumbrella.com and click on the "Register Now" button.

IN PERSON Visit the Student Services team at Arts Umbrella Granville Island, or Arts Umbrella South Surrey (addresses on back page).

BY PHONE Call the Student Services team during business hours (times vary: check the website for details).

Arts Umbrella Granville Island604.681.5268 x284

Arts Umbrella South Surrey604.535.1127

how to participate

INSPIRING KIDS FOR LIFE THROUGH THE ARTS

Registration for General Programs opens June 1, 2013. Year-long programs in Dance and Theatre & Music have different registra-tion requirements. Check the website for up-to-date class offerings and program-specific registration information.

Key dates, contact information and other important registration details can be found on P47.

Bursaries are also available for families facing restrictive financial circumstances. Contact Student Services or visit www.artsumbrella.com/programs/bursary for more information.

For information on how to access free-of-charge Outreach programs for your community, school or family, see P10.

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MESSAGE FROM CEO AND BOARD CHAIR 4Arts education benefits not only children and youth, but the entire community.

HOW ARTS UMBRELLA WORKS 5Visual, media and performing arts classes teach the importance of the artistic process.

JOIN ARTS UMBRELLA'S FAMILY OF DONORS 6It takes a community to keep the arts alive.

OUTREACH 10Free-of-charge programs remove possible socio-economic and geographic barriers to participation.

EARLY LEARNING 14A foundation for self-expression for children ages 2–6, at a key point in cognitive development.

VISUAL & APPLIED ARTS 18From painting and drawing, to architecture and fashion design, learn to represent the world in two and three dimensions.

MEDIA ARTS 24Learn how to use new media for creative expression and discovery. Current software, hardware and other tools are used.

THEATRE & MUSIC 26Develop an artistic sensibility and self-confidence to express with voice and movement on stage.

DANCE 30The ballet-based curriculum develops technique, strength and artistic expression, with a focus on health and wellness.

SPRING BREAK & SUMMER PROGRAMS 34Get inspired while school is out of session! Full and half day options available.

HOME LEARNERS & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 36Arts Umbrella is committed to finding new ways to deliver programs that work best for our families.

LOCATION INFORMATION 38

SCHEDULES & FEES – SURREY CENTRE 39

SCHEDULES & FEES – SOUTH SURREY 40

SCHEDULES & FEES – VANCOUVER 42

POLICIES AND INFORMATION 46

IMPORTANT DATES 47

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message from CEO & board chairINSPIRATION IS AT THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS

It is hard to believe that 2014 marks Arts Umbrella’s 35th year. As with every worth-while journey, ours has been filled with incredible successes and chances to learn. We’ve met amazing people along the way and taken every opportunity to develop our craft. Our experience is not unlike the creative journey undertaken by the students who fill the halls of our four vibrant locations. Young minds come to Arts Umbrella to experience the arts, and leave with a better sense of self, alongside the techniques necessary for creative growth.

The Arts Umbrella journey has also been one of self-exploration and development. Over the years, we’ve expanded our programs to engage diverse interests and talents including innovative offerings such as Eco-Art and Making Music Digitally. Our new locations in Surrey are alive with creativity, bringing arts education to even more neighbourhoods in need. Arts Umbrella’s growing community involvement, from a fun presence at public events to our dynamic array of fundraisers, brings our passion for the arts beyond our youthful studios and into the lives of those young at heart.

Though change and growth drive our ongoing journey, the connection to our roots is what keeps us on course. Through continued work with the best local artists and instruc-tors, we ensure the highest quality arts education. Our focus on technique and process ensures each student a unique and inspired experience. And with generous supporters at our side, we are able to pursue our commitment to accessibility through outreach pro-grams, community partnerships, performances and subsidized classes touching the lives of over 22,000 students each year who deserve the chance to experience the arts.

Thank you for being a part of the Arts Umbrella family, we’re looking forward to the inspiration that the next 35 years will bring.

Lucille Pacey President & CEO, Arts Umbrella

Jamie PitbladoChair, Arts Umbrella Board of Directors


At Arts Umbrella we believe that the arts can change young people’s lives for the better. When children connect with the arts, they develop the capacity for per-sonal expression that helps them to find their place in the world.

Self-confidence, independence, team-work, patience, and giving and receiving feedback are all part of what is learned in an Arts Umbrella class.

Classes inspire students to explore and appreciate the arts not only as creators

and performers but also as members of an audience.

Most importantly, Arts Umbrella is about creating a difference: the type of differ-ence that can result when encourage-ment, support, creativity and fun come together to change a child’s life.

how arts umbrella worksABOUT ARTS UMBRELLA

All Arts Umbrella studios are places of magic, inspiration and learning. With classes available for young artists of all skill levels, children and youth can develop new skills and hone interests while discovering more about the power

of the imagination and their unique view of the world.

Students are taught that art making is a process, one that can be undertaken at any point in their lives, and that skills can

constantly be improved. At Arts Umbrella students are asked to push boundaries in their thinking, to be creative, critical thinkers, and become an active member in the communities they live in.

INSIDE ARTS UMBRELLA STUDIOS

An inspirational instructional staff is the cornerstone of the Arts Umbrella experience. Caring, artistic individuals provide the technique and inspiration to empower students to be artists, make their own decisions, and develop their own vision.

All Arts Umbrella classes are led by prac-ticing artists who are invested in teach-ing young minds and creating a vibrant community. By relating the student’s work to their own personal investigation of the artistic process, instructors in all disciplines bring a richness and depth to the studio experience.

This type of guided inquiry and learning creates an environment of positive inter-action and development for all students, regardless of skill level. There is a magic that happens when young learners can see that their instructors care deeply not only about the subject that is being taught, but also about the learning pro-cess of each student.

TEACHING THE PRACTICE OF ART – ARTS UMBRELLA INSTRUCTORS



DONATE TODAYEvery dollar counts! Arts Umbrella wel-comes all contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.

BECOME A MONTHLY DONORMonthly giving is easy, convenient and affordable. With the support of our monthly donors, we have the confidence to make long-term plans knowing we have a predictable income.

• $10 per month helps provide waterco-lour paints for our Visual Arts Outreach programs

• $20 per month helps provide theatre props for our Early Learning Outreach programs

• $50 per month helps pay for software needed for our Media Arts classes

Read more on P13.

FUND A BURSARY Bursaries help families overcome financial obstacles and allow aspiring artists to enroll in tuition-based programs. With your gift we will be able to provide more children with an arts education they would otherwise not be able to experience.

Your gift of:

• $150 allows a young child to attend our Parent & Me: Making Music program.

• $365 allows a student to attend our Media Arts program.

• $1,000 allows a teenager to participate in our year-long Teen Theatre Intensive program.

Read more on P17.

MAKE A GIFT OF SECURITIES A gift of publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) is a wonderful way to support Arts Umbrella and receive a significant tax benefit. Canadians who donate publicly traded securities to registered charities are not required to pay capital gains tax on the appreciated portion of the shares’ value. See your financial advisor for further details.

To learn more about how you can support Arts Umbrella, please call 604.681.5268 x239 or email [email protected].

donate today to make a differenceYour support is crucial to enriching the life of a child who would otherwise not receive the proven benefits of arts education. Please consider making a personal gift or encouraging your company to help inspire kids for life through the arts!

Arts Umbrella is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children. With art as their tool, and Arts Umbrella’s professional teaching artists as their guides, students are led on a journey of self-expression. This journey leads to increased confidence, critical thinking and happiness.

Yet we are aware that those children who would most benefit from engaging arts programs are often from families who are least able to afford them. That is why of the more than 22,000 children who access Arts Umbrella programs annually, over 14,000 participate free-of-charge or at a reduced rate through bursaries, scholarships and outreach programs.

Arts Umbrella is only able to provide accessible programs because of highly committed and supportive friends, donors and sponsors. By making a much needed donation today you will be inspir-ing kids for life through the arts.

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO KEEP THE ARTS ALIVE

join Arts Umbrella’s family of donors


MAKE A PLANNED GIFT By leaving a gift in your will to Arts Umbrella you can make a significant and lasting benefit for the children of tomorrow. A Planned Gift is an easy and effective way to show your support for Arts Umbrella’s mission and helps ensure our long-term sustainability. Gifts can be made now or deferred, to maximize your tax and other financial benefits.

CREATE A LEGACY Help ensure that children will continue to benefit from Arts Umbrella programs well into the future by making a gift to a sustained legacy fund, or an endowed gift to the Children’s Arts Umbrella Foundation (CAUF). Established in 1991, CAUF provides financial stability through chang-ing times. Your donation will be perma-nently invested and provide a steady and

dependable income each year. This will ensure Arts Umbrella has an enhanced ability to fund beneficial programs for many years to come.

To learn more, call 604.681.5268 x239 or email [email protected].

build a stable tomorrow

celebrate with the community

THE GLOBE AND MAIL INVITATIONALJuly 15, 2013 | 18-Hole Tournament: $350; Foursome: $1400 $100 for dinner only

The 16th annual Globe and Mail Invitational, recognized as one of Vancouver's premier charity golf tournaments, is taking place at the Quilchena Golf and Country Club in Richmond, BC. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Arts Umbrella Foundation – creating sustainability for Arts Umbrella’s future.

www.artsumbrella.com/golf

SPLASHOctober 19, 2013 | Gala ticket: $300; Luminary ticket: $500

Now in its 31st year, Arts Umbrella’s signa-ture art auction event features a coveted selection of artwork by some of Canada’s most prominent artists. The live art auc-tion and premier gala returns to CBC to create a memorable and inspired evening.

Presented by McMillan LLP. www.artsumbrella.com/splash

INDULGE: THE ART OF BEAUTYSpring 2014 (date to be determined)

Spoil yourself with luxurious treatments and services at a private party on the main floor of Holt Renfrew while support-ing an inspiring cause! Glamour, fashion, and pampering with proceeds benefit-ing Arts Umbrella bursary and outreach programs.

www.artsumbrella.com/indulge

SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION BY ATTENDING UNIQUE EVENTS

Arts Umbrella’s special fundraising events offer unique ways for friends of Arts Umbrella to show their support. Funds raised by spe-cial events directly offset program and operational costs, and build Arts Umbrella’s profile in the community.

PLEASE DONATE



$20,000–49,999

$50,000–99,999 $20,000–49,999 $10,000–19,999 $5,000–9,999

gift in kind $100,000 AND ABOVE

individuals $20,000 AND ABOVE The Arne and Peggy Mathisen Family

$10,000–19,999 Nina Bains Cassils & John Cassils - In memory of H. Mary Cassils Margaret & Gordon Davis Nicole & Paul Geyer Dana & John Montalbano The Reitmayer Family

current supportersThe generous support Arts Umbrella receives from committed donors is integral to making arts education accessible to children and youth through scholarships, bursaries and free-of-charge Outreach programs. Arts Umbrella extends heartfelt thanks to all donors for supporting the organization. Please consider supporting Arts Umbrella to inspire more kids for life through the arts! Read more on P6.

foundations $50,000 AND ABOVE

$5,000–9,999 Bob & Judy Hager Family Fund The Rix Family Foundation

$1,000–4,999 London Drugs Foundation McCarthy Tétrault Foundation The Greygates Foundation The Hamber Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation

government$100,000 AND ABOVE

$10,000–19,999 Buschlen Mowatt Foundation The McLean Foundation Pitblado Foundation

$20,000–49,999 The Christopher Foundation

$5,000–9,999 Anonymous Darrell & David Mindell Catherine Van Alstine & Michael Woods

$1,000–4,999 Anonymous Julie & James Barron Nina Bains Cassils Salvador Ferreras Ann Goldberg

Cory Hamel Michael Lee Barry & E. Anne Macdonald Michelle Martin Lucille & Russ Pacey Jamie Pitblado Jill Price Richard Prokopanko Anne Walsh Ernest Yee Shelley & Steven Zicherman

West Coast Reduction/

Diamond Foundation

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

Kirk Marketing


CANADA’S LARGEST COMMUNITY BUILDER

$10,000–19,999

$5,000–9,999

$1,000–4,999 Brook Pooni AssociatesDakralda Properties Ltd.Grout McTavish ArchitectsIntegra ArchitectureKing George NissanLantic Inc.Mardon Insurance Brokers Ltd.Opus Framing & Art Supplies (Langley) LtdPDG Pediatric Dental Group Inc.Sauder Industries LtdSingleton Urquhart LLPUnion of BC PerformersUsborne Books at HomeWest 4th Physiotherapy Clinic Inc.West Elm

corporations

Arts Umbrella foundationBuilding a strong financial foundation ensures that children will continue to benefit from Arts Umbrella programs well into the future. Established in 1991, the Children’s Arts Umbrella Foundation (CAUF) provides financial stability through changing times, and increases Arts Umbrella’s ability to independently fund innovative programs. The CAUF manages these funds to support Arts Umbrella’s goals and ensure high quality arts education is accessible to as many children as possible, year after year.

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTSKen & Anne Woods Scholarship & Bursary Fund is a donor-directed endowed fund to support Arts Umbrella bursaries and scholarships.

Scholarship and/or bursary endowments have also been established in honour or in memory of the following individuals:

Phyllis AshleyStephen Denslow, established by Ingunn KembleJocelyn DowdeswellRita EichengerDale MearnsJack Shadbolt, established by the Whist familyGary SwitloAzra Young

ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GIFTSTim Brecht ScholarshipGlenn Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund

PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS - GENERALAlan P. Markin ($100,000 held in trust)

CAROL HENRIQUEZ LEGACY FUNDThis permanent endowment fund provides sustaining funds for Arts Umbrella programs.

LITERACY CHAIR - $1,000,000Government of Canada

BC ARTS RENAISSANCE FUND Arts Umbrella gratefully acknowledges the contribution from the BC Arts Renaissance Fund ($600,000 endowed)

CORE DISCIPLINE CHAIRS - $250,000Province of British ColumbiaThe Christopher FoundationMeriem Foundation - in memory of Mary Margaret Young

NEW INITIATIVES CHAIRS - $100,000Audain FoundationJames A. BurtonChan Foundation of CanadaGordon Diamond Family FoundationMearns Family - in memory of Dale MearnsSandra and Mark SniderAnne and Ken Woods

TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS - $50,000Darrell and David Mindell

TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS - $25,000AnonymousNina and John Cassils - in memory of H. Mary CassilsCirque Du SoleilMargaret and Gordon DavisWendy and Dan JarvisDr. Richard and Carolyn KramerLohn Foundation - Darlene and Robert SpevakowJack Lutsky and Susan MendelsonMarsha and Norman Paul Trudy and Dan PekarskyMarjorie and Art ReitmayerPamela and David RichardsonRichardson FoundationDrinda and Barry ScottBeverley and Eric WattMary and Peeter WesikLaylie and Shira Gold, Peter Krivel-Zacks, Juliet Zacks, Ted Zacks - in memory of Melanie Joy Sara Gold

$20,000–49,999

$50,000 AND ABOVE

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Kirk Marketing


Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 00010 | outreach programs

outreach

GENERAL OUTREACH SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:

Nina Bains Cassils, The Christopher Foundation, Grout McTavish Architects, Integra Architecture, Lantic Inc., McCarthy Tétrault Foundation, Rix Family Foundation

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

outreach models • ENGAGED

Concentrated delivery of a par-ticular artistic discipline over a pro-longed period of time. This allows greater engagement between instructors and students, building rapport, skills and confidence.

• WORKSHOP Thought-provoking and relevant topics are explored by classes from Metro Vancouver schools through a one-time investigation of a specific art form.

• LIVE PERFORMANCE Students in pre-professional performance programs bring familiar and curriculum-relevant stories and themes to life for Metro Vancouver students. Dance and Theatre students tour in the Fall, Winter and Spring to bring the joy of performance to a new audience.

Arts Umbrella’s Outreach programs harness the magic, experience and expertise of Arts Umbrella programs and bring free-of-charge, high quality arts education directly to schools and community and neighbourhood centres.

Accessibility is one of Arts Umbrella’s key mandates; overcoming barriers to participation and addressing vulnerability factors means more children can access the life-long benefits of arts education. Through Outreach programs, children and youth who may not otherwise have access receive the opportunity to explore the arts as creators, audiences and performers.

By working directly with schools and community service providers, Arts Umbrella ensures programs meet the needs of the children in each specific community, from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood.

For more information about Arts Umbrella Outreach programs or to provide your ideas about how Arts Umbrella could collaborate with your community, contact [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

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ACT YOUR ART OUTPerforming and Visual ArtsEngagedAges 9–13

Weekly instruction in elements of performing and visual arts helps students develop creative expression and self-confidence. Working in groups supports positive peer connections, while exploring creative expression and the creative process.

This engaged program is available to priority after-school programs.

SUPPORTED BY:

Recreation Foundation of British Columbia

COMMUNITY CONNECT THROUGH ART Dance and Visual ArtsEngagedAges 5–12

This program is run in conjunction with Immigrant Services Society of BC and SD 36 English Language Learner Welcome Centre. Weekly classes in dance and visual arts equip students with the ability to express themselves through movement, music and hands-on art projects. Students gain self-confidence, problem-solving skills and positive peer and cultural connections.

This engaged program is available to children of recently immigrated families attending various schools in Surrey, as determined in the Fall.

CREATIVE CONNECTDance and Movement EngagedMultiple ages

This program provides young immigrants the opportunity to develop creative expression skills and build self-confidence through play, move-ment music and art making. The safe and sup-portive environment focuses on working together and learning positive modes of expression.

This engaged program is available to children and families going through a settlement program at Immigrant Services Society in Vancouver.

SUPPORTED BY:

Nina Bains Cassils & John Cassils - In memory of H. Mary Cassils

DRAMATIC ROOTSCreative DramaEngagedAges 7–12

Presented in conjunction with Immigrant Services Society of BC and SD 36 Community Schools Partnership, this weekly class provides the basics of expression in Creative Drama. Through theatre games and exercises, students develop posi-tive peer connections, self-confidence, cultural connections, and expand their English language knowledge.

This engaged program is available to children of recently immigrated families attending K.B. Woodward Elementary in Surrey.

DANCE IT OUTDanceEngagedAges 5–11

Fun and exciting dance instruction fosters bal-ance, coordination, fitness, creative expression and teamwork. Students learn basic dance movements in a variety of styles, including hip hop and contemporary dance.

This engaged program is available to Grades K–5 students of Henderson Annex Elementary South East Vancouver.

DRAMATIC FLAIRTheatre Engaged Ages 5–10

This program introduces elements of creating character to students through games, improvisation and scene work. The basics of theatre vocabulary, story-telling and other elements of the ‘art of pretending’ foster confidence, and help students develop skills in decision-making and the respect for self and others that are required to work as part of a group.

This program is open to participants in the Kiwassa Children’s After-School program in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood in Vancouver.


Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 00012 | outreach programs

HEAD STARTDance, Theatre and Visual Arts EngagedAges 3–4

This program provides young learners with broad experiences in many artistic disciplines, allowing them to discover their interests. Through learning how to express themselves in different ways, the program supports children’s ability to reach age-appropriate developmental milestones.

This engaged program takes place at: RayCam Cooperative Centre Daycares (Hastings Sunrise)Grandview Terrace DaycareEagles DaycareStrathcona Community Centre Pre-school and DaycareBritannia Pre-schoolPhil Bouvier Child CareKeefer Street Pre-school

SUPPORTED BY:

Nina Bains Cassils & John Cassils - In memory of H. Mary Cassils

West Coast Reduction/

Diamond Foundation

HSBC ARTS UMBRELLA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Theatre and Visual ArtsWorkshopGrades 1–7

This program helps children develop critical thinking skills and an awareness of environmental issues through art projects. Students respond artistically to an environmental topic and explore their own impact on the planet. The workshops include elements of theatrical performance and visual arts, and helps children gain skills in per-sonal expression.

This workshop program is open to priority elementary schools in Metro Vancouver. Participating classes are chosen by lottery. To participate in the program, email [email protected] by September 2013.

SUPPORTED BY:

MOVE, GROOVE AND MAKEDance and Visual ArtsEngagedAges 2–4

Through movement, music and art making, young learners develop their imaginations and learn ways to express it. This program supports the development of gross and fine motor skills, coordination and balance in early learners of all skill and ability levels. This engaged program takes place at the Waterside Child Development Centre in East Vancouver.

OPEN STAGE YOUTHTheatreEngagedAges 7–12

This eight-month program meets every week, and provides students with a safe environment to learn the basics of theatre. Elements of improvi-sation, movement, clowning and storytelling give students tools to enhance their self-confidence, ability to work as part of a group, and express themselves. Each week, a nutritional snack is provided. At the end of the year, a public perfor-mance is held for family and friends.

This program is open to Grades 3–7 students of Strathcona Elementary, Seymour Elementary and Queen Alexandra Elementary schools.

SUPPORTED BY:

Bob & Judy Hager Family Fund, Nicole & Paul Geyer, McLean Foundation, Dana & John Montalbano, Pitblado Foundation, Union of BC Performers

OPEN STAGE TEENTheatreEngagedAges 13–19

This eight-month program meets every week, and provides students with a safe environment to learn more about theatrical performance and character development. Elements of improvisa-tion, movement, clowning and storytelling give students tools to enhance their self-confidence, ability to work as part of a group, and express themselves. Each week, a nutritional snack is provided. At the end of the year, a public perfor-mance is held for family and friends.

This engaged program is open to Grades 6–12 students of Britannia Secondary School, Seymour Elementary, Strathcona Elementary, Queen Alexandra Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary.

SUPPORTED BY:

Margaret & Gordon Davis

PERFORMANCE ARTS SCHOOL TOURSTheatre and DanceLive PerformanceGrades K–12

Thousands of Metro Vancouver students from select inner city schools experience perfor-mances by the Arts Umbrella Dance Company, and the Junior, Senior and Laboratory Theatre Troupes. After each show, students can further their learning through a discussion with the performers. These shows bring live performance directly to schools, and can foster a lifelong appreciation and a greater understanding of the arts. Participating schools are chosen based on their vulnerability factors, as determined through consultations with school boards.

For more information on hosting a performance at your school, contact [email protected].

SUPPORTED BY:

RIO TINTO ALCAN VAN GO & STAGE COACHTheatre and Visual ArtsWorkshopGrades K–7

Students learn to sketch, draw, paint and act in response to a thought-provoking theme, devel-oping critical thinking skills, self-expression tech-niques, and a better ability to work with others as well as independently. This workshop program is provided to select schools in Metro Vancouver, as defined through consultation with school boards. Preference is given to schools that would normally not have access to programs. Chosen schools will be contacted in Fall 2013.

SUPPORTED BY:


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THERE’S AN ART FOR THAT Theatre and Visual ArtsEngaged Ages 13–19

The Focus Foundation of BC offers a variety of support services for youth, city-wide. This weekly program provides a fun and safe environment for students to develop self-expression skills through the visual, media and performing arts. The basics of drawing, painting, photography, media arts and theatre help students discover new interests and methods of expressing their own ideas through art.

This engaged program takes place at Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre in Burnaby.

SUPPORTED BY:

WESTMINSTER SAVINGS ARTS UMBRELLA ARTFUL AFTERNOONSVisual Arts and TheatreEngaged Ages 6–12

Students in Grades 1–7 will develop discipline specific techniques and explore the creative process through either Drawing and Painting or Creative Drama. Through investigations of a specific art form, students gain skills in positive personal expression as they build self-confidence and the ability to relate and work with others in a community-minded learning environment. This engaged program is available to students nomi-nated by local schools and community groups.

More information about how to nominate a student is available by contacting [email protected] or 604.535.1127. Successful applicants will be notified in Fall 2013.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Arts Umbrella is dedicated to making arts education available to as many children and youth as possible in Metro Vancouver, regardless of their geo-graphic, cultural and financial circum-stances. Each year, we strive to reduce barriers to participation and provide chil-dren with rich artistic experiences that they will carry with them for a lifetime.

Arts Umbrella engages with Metro Vancouver schools, community centres and neighbourhood social service agen-cies with a high proportion of vulnerable children and youth to deliver programs where they are needed most and will provide the greatest positive impact.

With your monthly gift we will be able to provide more vulnerable children with an arts education they would otherwise not be able to experience:

• $10 per month helps provide water-colour paints for our Visual Arts Outreach programs

• $20 per month helps provide theatre props for our Early Learning Outreach programs

• $50 per month helps pay for soft-ware needed for our Media Arts classes

• $100 per month helps pay for curriculum development for a new Outreach pro gram

join Arts Umbrella in helping vulnerable kidsYOUR MONTHLY GIFT WILL HELP PROVIDE FREE-OF-CHARGE OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Learn more about how you or your company can set up a monthly gift. Call 604.681.5268 x239 or email [email protected].

PLEASE DONATE



Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 00014 | early learning programs

early learning

An inspired introduction to self-expression for children ages 2 to 6, Early Learning classes provide young learners with their first experiences with the arts, at a key point in their cognitive development. Emphasis is placed on exploration, creativity and fun in classes that engage each age group in play.

Parent & Me classes transition young learners into the learning environment; other classes encourage age-relevant modes of expression. Beginning the investigation into various mediums brings the arts to the youngest of learners in age-appropriate, engaging and enriching ways.

LOCATION KEYGI: Granville Island, Vancouver Q7: Quebec & 7th, Vancouver SS: South Surrey SC: Surrey Centre

age ranges • AGES 2–3: PARENT & ME

45 minutes Note: “Parent & Me” classes require the attendance of a parent/guard-ian for the duration of the class.

• AGES 3–5 45 minutes OR NEW! Half-day program (See P16)

• AGES 4–6(Making Music, Digital Discovery) 1 hour

• AGES 4–6(Visual Arts) 1 hour 15 minutes

• AGES 5–6(Creative Drama) 1 hour

• AGES 5–6(Visual and Media Arts) 1 hour 15 minutes

EARLY LEARNING SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:

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dancePARENT & ME: CREATIVE DANCEEarly Learning (ages 2–3)Locations: GI Q7 In this class, parents take part in the activities! Play and model various exercises for your child. Elements of dance are subtly introduced in a playful environment, where children are taught to move in different ways using imagery, songs and props. This is a great way to interact with your child and learn valuable principles you can apply at home.

SUPPORTED BY:

CREATIVE DANCEEarly Learning (ages 3–4)Early Learning (ages 4–5)Locations: GI Q7 SSIn these classes, group dances, percussion games and choreography encourage coordina-tion, balance and self-confidence, providing the foundation for future dance expression. Through improvisation and imagery exercises, children learn to enjoy movement and to express them-selves. Although the emphasis is still on play, classes progressively prepare them for the more structured Ballet class of the General Program Level 1. Basic dance vocabulary is taught and provides an introduction to various dance genres, from ballet, to contemporary dance and tap.

CREATIVE DANCE: HIP HOP STYLEEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Locations: SSHip Hop Style! In this class, group dances, percussion games and choreography encour-age coordination, balance and self-confidence, and provide the foundation for future dance expression. Although the emphasis is still on play, classes will introduce students to the elements of dance through hip hop choreography and music.

theatre & musicDRESS-UP DRAMAEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Locations: GI SS SCNEW! Also available at West Vancouver Community Centre - See P37 for detailsThe sharing of stories and myths from around the world sets the scene for the children's journeys through the landscape of imagination. Through inspirational theatre games, children use their imagination to propel a story of their creation, while developing listening skills, confidence and the ability to focus. Repetition, physical associa-tion, rhythm and patterns are used as methods of learning the basics of storytelling and pretending.

CREATIVE DRAMAEarly Learning (ages 5–6)Locations: GINEW! Also available at West Vancouver Community Centre - See P37 for detailsThis class is packed with fun and exhilarating the-atre games that encourage children to develop their imagination, creativity and self-confidence. They will learn the beginnings of improvisa-tion, mime and movement through a process of interactive story-telling and an exploration of characterization.

PARENT & ME: MAKING MUSICEarly Learning (ages 2–3)Locations: GI SSExplore musical expression with your child through singing songs, playing hand-held percus-sion instruments, movement activities and musi-cal stories. Children are introduced to pulse and rhythm, and encouraged to find the relationship between the physical body and music.

MAKING MUSICEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Locations: GI SS SCThis class is a fun and interactive introduction to basic musical concepts including melody, rhythm, musical form and playing with an ensemble. Singing songs, playing hand-held percussion instruments, movement activities and musical stories helps children become aware of pitch, and recognize and repeat melodies. Children are introduced to pulse and rhythm, and encouraged to find the relationship between the physical body and music.

MAKING MUSICEarly Learning (ages 4–6)Locations: GIThis class is a fun and interactive introduction to basic musical concepts including melody, rhythm, musical form and playing with an ensemble. Singing songs, playing hand-held percussion instruments, movement activities and musical stories helps children become aware of pitch, and recognize and repeat melodies. Children are introduced to pulse and rhythm, and encouraged to find the relationship between the physical body and music. The concepts of marking measured time and identifying patterns are also explored.

media artsDIGITAL DISCOVERYEarly Learning (ages 4–6)Locations: GI SSChildren have access to a variety of software and media arts tools, including computers, printers, scanners, cameras and projectors. They experi-ment freely with the tools and explore the creative possibilities within media arts. Engaged in imagina-tive projects and themes, children are encouraged to discover their own artistic voice.

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visual artsPARENT & ME: VISUAL ARTSEarly Learning (ages 2–3)Locations: GI SS This class offers a supportive and fun learning environment for parents to support and share with their children while tapping into their imagination and creativity. Children are encouraged to explore and experiment with all kinds of materials and methods of application. They experience the joy of creating with materials such as clay, paper, watercolours, oils and chalk pastels. Each project is open-ended and is based around a theme, allowing children full creative freedom while introducing the foundation of visual arts.

ART STARTEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Locations: GI SS SCYoung artists begin to explore art on their own, without a parent. They learn to elaborate on their project and respect their classmates, instructors and their materials. They have fun creating their own art projects using a variety of materials. This can include painting, printmaking techniques and multimedia materials including found objects. They experiment with two- and three-dimensional artwork, all in an environment of creative exploration and encouragement.

DRAWING & PAINTING Early Learning (ages 4–6)Early Learning (ages 5–6)Locations: GI SSChildren learn about elements of art and design as they play, experiment and learn to recognize various painting and drawing techniques. They gain confidence and independence through learning the foundation of visual arts by attending art classes without a parent, while discovering a wide range of materials. They complete several imaginative projects inspired by great artists and fun artistic themes.

NEW! HALF-DAY ART IMMERSIONEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Locations: GIThis unique half-day program combines the world of dance and visual arts in a playful and collaborative package! Young artists will learn the foundations of expressive movement and visual arts through supportive and creative exploration. Instructors will offer a cohesive, thematic program including play-based creative movement, musical awareness, drawing, painting and multimedia art techniques, inviting students to explore concepts through different artistic disciplines.

The program includes a transition where children will meet up between classes to have a snack and move smoothly into the next discipline. This program will help children develop self-confidence and life skills which can prepare them for develop-mental and educational opportunities ahead.

MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTUREEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Locations: GI SS SCChildren will explore creating art in two and three dimensions. Spatial awareness skills will be enhanced through the use of a wide variety of materials and techniques such as clay, paper, cardboard, watercolours, pastels, wood, mix media and glitter glue!

MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTUREEarly Learning (ages 5–6)Locations: GI SSIn this class, children develop their creative thinking and confidence as well as their skills in a studio environment. Working on several imaginative two- and three-dimensional projects, children use a large variety of materials and techniques on one surface. This could include clay, cardboard, pastels, wood, inks and sparkles.

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EARLY LEARNING TRANSITIONEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Early Learning (ages 4–6)Locations: GI SSExpose your child to various art forms by creating your own morning or afternoon class package using Early Learning Transition. Early Learning Transition is a 15-minute, supervised snack break; children are escorted from their first class to the break room and then to their second class. (Please provide a small, PEANUT-FREE snack for your child.)

When registering, simply choose your child’s first class (e.g. 9:30–10:15 AM), choose an Early Learning Transition (e.g. 10:15–10:30 AM) and then, add a second class (e.g. 10:30–11:15 AM). Your child will now have a full afternoon or morning (e.g. 9:30–11:15 AM) arts experience at Arts Umbrella!Where applicable, a second Early Learning Transition and third class can be added.

For more information on Early Learning Transition, please contact Student Services.

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BURSARY FUND IS SUPPORTED BY:

The Mearns Family - in memory of Dale Mearns

Ken & Anne Woods Scholarship & Bursary Fund

Sauder Industries Ltd.

Arts Umbrella’s Bursary Fund assists families financially to provide arts educa-tion for their budding artist at a substan-tially reduced rate, or a nominal fee.

Share the magic of arts education with those who struggle to afford full tuition.

Your gift of:

• $150 allows a young child to attend our Parent & Me: Making Music program.

• $365 allows a student to attend our Digital Arts program.

• $1,000 allows a teenager to partici-pate in our year-long Teen Theatre Intensive program.

• $4,700 allows a youth to attend a full year of our Pre-Professional Dance program.

Learn more about how you or your company can contribute. Call 604.681.5268 x239 or email [email protected].

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“I just want to express my gratitude...... for your generosity that allows my children to attend art classes at Arts Umbrella. After a rather traumatic break up of our family, there was much sadness and separation anxiety. Through the wonderful program at AU and the patience of the teachers, I have seen my children develop a sense of calmness and confidence.”

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Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 00018 | visual & applied arts programs

visual & applied arts


PARENT & ME: VISUAL ARTSEarly Learning (ages 2–3)*See Early Learning programs P16

ART STARTEarly Learning (ages 3–5)*See Early Learning programs P16

DRAWING AND PAINTINGEarly Learning (ages 4–6)Early Learning (ages 5–6)*See Early Learning programs P16

MIXED MEDIA AND SCULPTUREEarly Learning (ages 3–5)Early Learning (ages 5–6)*See Early Learning programs P16

GENERAL VISUAL & APPLIED ARTS SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:

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Explorations in various art forms – from painting and drawing, to architecture, photography and fashion design – teach students how to represent their ideas and the world around them in two and three dimensions. Students are introduced, in various levels of depth, to elements and principles of visual and applied arts. They explore colour, line, form, shape, space, texture, balance, rhythm, pattern, contrast, focus and composition by using a wide variety of materials and techniques.

The history and background of visual and applied arts and the work of important artists are explored and used as a foundation to understanding the arts, as well as inspiration for the students’ own work.

Students also learn practical skills and behaviours in an art class, from setting up and cleaning up a work space, to safety while respecting others and their materials.

artistic director,ROXANNE GAGNON

Roxanne has over ten years experi-ence teaching her art practice to a wide range of ages.

Her background includes a BFA from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and a BEd from UBC. She has won multiple awards, includ-ing the Kathleen Elliott Memorial Scholarship, Brissenden Scholarship in Art Education, Jason Singh Memorial Award, Moving Towards Independence Award, and the Citizenship Award.

Roxanne is currently involved in a variety of art classes, and exhibits her own art throughout BC.

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ARCHITECTURE: MAKING AND MEANING Primary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SSYou will be introduced to the fundamental design elements of architecture. Explore and create with two-dimensional drawing and three-dimensional model-making using materials such as cardboard, recycled materials and wood. This class is a fun way to use your own imagination to explore the many characteristics of architecture while learning about the buildings around you.

CLAY SCULPTUREPrimary (ages 6–8) Locations: GIBe inspired by world cultures and contemporary artists as you create three-dimensional art. Learn the foundation of hand-building, including techniques such as pinch pots, slab, coil construction and the process of ceramics. All work will be glazed and/or hand painted.

CARTOONINGPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GICreating stories with hand-drawn cartoon characters is a fun way to explore your creativity. In this class, cartoons come alive as you learn about basic forms and shapes, about the importance of facial expressions – and how to draw it all, even your own favourite cartoon characters!

DRAWING AND PAINTINGPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SS SCYou use many kinds of tools, techniques and materials to express your own creativity within a theme provided by your instructor. You may use a variety of materials including charcoal, chalk pastel and watercolours and many other media to create artworks that depict inspiration from practicing artists.

DRAWING, PAINTING AND PRINTMAKINGPrimary (ages 6–8) Locations: GIIn this class, you experiment with various materials, from oil pastel and tempera paints to printing inks and collage. You also explore many techniques by creating your own works of art with drawing, painting and carving. You will be introduced to a variety of artists, historical influences and their work.

NEW! ECO-ARTS: SCULPTURE AND WEAVING WITH NATURAL MATERIALSPrimary (ages 6–8) Locations: GICreate forms, figures, costumes and sculpture using free, readily available, and 100% biodegradable materials from nature. See your environment with fresh eyes by exploring the design possibilities of leaves, stems, branches, bark and vines gleaned from urban green waste. Learn to use braiding, binding, coiling, sewing and weaving techniques to create two- and three-dimensional projects.

BUSCHLEN MOWATT VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMPre-professional (ages 14–19)Locations: GI12-week programFee: Paid by full scholarship

This competitive, juried program is for aspiring artists who are seriously considering post-secondary studies in visual arts. Committed participants, with a passion and a talent for visual arts, gain insight to an exhibiting artist's professional life and the dedication required to succeed. Receive mentorship and encouragement to explore unconventional ideas and develop critical thinking skills in art making, as you create conceptually innovative and aesthetically engaging works.

Projects created in this class build portfolio content and works for public exhibition. A series of professional guest artists bring their techniques and ideas of art making to the class, enriching your understanding of contemporary art practice. Instructional time is divided into three parts: research, concept development, and finalizing artwork for the exhibition. Students will exercise and develop skills for research, critique and presentation of their works, and participate in the installation of an exhibition in May/June.

Applications must include a portfolio, a letter of interest, and an artist statement. Full appli-cation details and deadlines will be available at www.artsumbrella.com/teens.

SUPPORTED BY: Buschlen Mowatt Foundation

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MIXED MEDIA AND SCULPTUREPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SSExperiment with many tools and techniques for creating two- and three-dimensional projects using tempera, watercolour, pastel, chalk and found objects. Pattern, texture and colour also become more familiar as you work with clay, wood, fabric, paper and other materials to create unusual and imaginative projects.

WOOD, CLAY AND PAPIER MÂCHÉPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SSWood, clay, papier mâché and found objects are your materials of creation in this art class. The inspirational themes of this class come from art history and stories from around the world, giving you many ideas as you develop design and construction skills.

WESTMINSTER SAVINGS ARTS UMBRELLA ARTFUL SATURDAYS(all ages)Locations: SSBring your family and friends and share in the magic of creating art. Activities include visual art making, conversation, laughter and joy! This class is available on a drop-in basis.

Please note: all children participating in this class must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For groups, there must be one adult for every two children.

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ARCHITECTURE: DIGITAL SPACES AND PLACESIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GIExplore architecture not just as the creation of buildings, but also as a sculptural art form. Developing your digital skills with Apple computers and learning to navigate space in three-dimensional modeling software (SketchUp) are essential parts of this class. Viewing the architecture and art of many famous creators, and learning to sketch floor plans and structures are also covered.

ARCHITECTURE: DRAWING AND MODEL MAKINGIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SSYou will explore the architectural design process involving elements of form, line, shape, colour, space, texture, balance and composition. You will also explore the architectural drawing and model-making design process using a variety of drawing media and model-making materials. Learn about the crucial relationship of drawing and model-making as you practice the technique of bringing 3D ideas to life.

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CARTOONINGIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI In this class, hand-drawn cartooning techniques are practiced and developed further. You work with shapes, faces, expressions and emotions, and create characters and objects from pre-made shapes in two and three dimensions. Your favourite cartoon characters and some monsters and dragons make an appearance, as you help them talk with speech bubbles and move with action and poses.

CLAY SCULPTUREIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI Drawing inspiration from famous artists, learn to sketch and then sculpt three-dimensional art. Explore many ways and techniques of creating your own sculptures. Hand building methods of building with clay, including modeling, pinch pot, coil and slab work, are covered in this class. You also learn to create different shapes, textures and finishes.

DRAWING AND PAINTINGIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SS SCDevelop your visual and critical skills as you create with a variety of drawing and sketching materials from charcoal, oil and chalk pastels to pen and ink, watercolour and tempera paint. Still life, imagination, the work of famous artists, music, nature – all of these and many more give you inspiration and ideas for your own personal expression.

DRAWING AND PAINTING: ADVANCEDIntermediate (ages 10–12)Locations: GIPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval by portfolio review. See website for application information. Push your creative ideas forward in this advanced class, through critical thinking and problem solving, while deepening your knowledge of materials and applications. Learn more about art history through different artists, art practices and movements. Experimentation, exploration and individual instruction around various themes help you find your own voice and expression.

DRAWING AND SKETCHING TECHNIQUESIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI This class lets you develop knowledge-based techniques with many kinds of media including drawing tools such as graphite, india ink, charcoal, chalk pastel and watercolours, as you produce several works of art. You experiment with different styles as well – from traditional charcoal drawing to contemporary animation style. Apply foundations of shape, line, gesture and more to create traditional, contemporary and abstract works of art.

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MIXED MEDIA AND SCULPTUREIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GIEnter the world of two- and three-dimensional art forms and develop your skills and technique using the materials and methods of sculptural design. Create your own pieces both with traditional techniques and experimental methods with such materials as wood, paint, clay, papier mâché and found objects.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR HOME LEARNERSIntermediate (ages 9–12)*See Home Learners & Community Programs P36

DRAWING AND SKETCHING TECHNIQUES: ADVANCEDIntermediate (ages 10–12) Locations: GIPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval by portfolio review. See website for application information. Build on your existing artistic skills with many kinds of media including drawing tools such as graphite, india ink, charcoal, chalk pastel and watercolours, as you produce several works of art. You further your experimentations with style in order to develop your own method of communicating artistic ideas. You also learn about many artists and how the world around them shaped their ideas and the images they produced.

PHOTOGRAPHY: FOUNDATIONIntermediate (ages 10–12)Locations: GICameras, film and a fully-equipped dark room are included.

This class helps you develop your technical skills with a manual 35mm camera. You learn about the history of photography and how pinhole cameras, photograms, cyanotypes and hand-colouring were part of the evolution of creating still images. Field trips on Granville Island provide ideas and inspiration from the natural and built environment.

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI This class is about learning to understand the relationship between architectural and urban design and the environment. Basic concepts of environmental design—energy conservation, water management, sustainable landscape, car culture critique and sustainable rating systems, such as LEED—are all discussed. Individual model-making projects and a larger-scale group project help bring the theories and information to life.

CLAY SCULPTURE: ADVANCEDTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval by portfolio review. See website for application information. In this class, you continue to develop your clay sculpture techniques and skills – hand building, painting, glazing – discovering your favourite methods to express your own ideas and creativity. Contemporary culture and traditional world cultures are discussed and examples from film, pop culture and theatre are used for inspiration.

DRAWING AND SKETCHING TECHNIQUESTeen (ages 13–19) Locations: GIIn this class, you strengthen your artistic skills and knowledge by creating artwork based on both observation of the world around you, and on ideas from your own imagination. In addition to continuing your work with various media, techniques and tools, you broaden your ability to accept and deliver feedback on projects that will become part of your portfolio.

DRAWING AND PAINTINGTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI SS SCContinue your examination of composition, design, colour theory and art history. Using materials such as charcoal, oil pastel, tempera, chalk and pen and ink, learn the art of visual perception through exploring natural forms, abstract concepts and still life. This class covers perspective, line drawing and tonality studies, as well as the fundamentals of using acrylics and watercolours, including colour mixing, paint application and composition.

DRAWING AND PAINTING: ADVANCEDTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval by portfolio review. See website for application information. In this class, you are given the tools and the knowledge to explore historical and contemporary art practices, and hone your artistic voice. You are encouraged to do your own research into artists and times that will inspire and inform your work. The ideas of abstraction and working in a series are investigated as you refine your skills in the fundamentals of visual art practice, including line, shape, colour, texture, pattern, volume, shading and composition. The class also allows opportunities to learn the art of both giving and receiving constructive critique.

FASHION ILLUSTRATIONTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIFind your own style of fashion illustration through discussion of style and aesthetics. You develop your own croquis (figure fashion template) through investigations in trend forecasting, visual communications, and design concepts. Skills in representing materials and figures are developed, providing the foundation for further fashion classes.

FASHION DESIGNTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIIt is recommended that students have completed or are currently enrolled in Fashion Illustration.

Build on your knowledge and skills of fashion illustration, including life drawing, trend forecasting, visual communication and design concepts. You explore textiles and fabric design, research historical context of fashion design and expand your skills to build your own fashion portfolio.



NEW! JEWELRY: ACCESSORIZE YOUR FASHION LINETeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI This course will focus on fabricating jewelry made from things not normally used in jewelry. Sheet plastics, found objects, fabric, paper, plastics, paint, rope, clay, and metals will be sawed, pierced, filed and assembled into constructed forms and finished pieces. The work made will enable the student to think outside of the box, re-interpret process and explore alternative methods to traditional techniques in ornamentation. The body of work produced will serve the students well in complimenting their fashion collections. The main objective in this course is to develop a student’s capacity to problem solve independently, and make beautiful contemporary art jewelery.

FASHION FOUNDATIONTeen (ages 13–19) Locations: GIPrerequisite: Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, or equivalent with portfolio review by instructor. Take your inspiration, illustrations and knowledge of fashion design to build on your portfolio and explore pattern making and create a prototype of your illustrations and designs. This class will also focus on building knowledge of designers and fashion history, including local and independent designers in the community.

FINE ART STUDIOTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIIt is recommended that students have previous experience in a visual or applied arts medium.

This studio helps you build or expand your own portfolio with experienced mentors. It helps you understand what to include in your portfolio and what to expect in the first year foundation class at an art school. You will be guided through experimentations and explorations of techniques based on your own ideas and your own creative voice and expression. Explore concepts such as composition, portraiture, self-inquiry and theme development, and create in two and three dimensions with painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. Develop a portfolio for admission to a post-secondary institution or the Buschlen Mowatt Visual Arts Scholarship Program.

See P19 for more information.

NEW! INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE: THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGNTeen (ages 13-19)Locations: GIThis course will introduce you to the elements of design that make up our interior spaces. We will experience the impact that form, volume, scale, texture, colour, light, pathways and viewpoints have on the spaces in which we exist everyday. Through hands on exploration and the study of real life examples, you will become familiar with the close relationship between people and space.

MIXED MEDIA AND SCULPTURE Teen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIEnter the world of two- and three-dimensional art forms and develop your skills and technique using the materials and methods of sculptural design. Create your own pieces both with traditional techniques and experimental methods with such materials as wood, paint, clay, papier mâché and found objects.

MIXED MEDIA AND CLAY SCULPTURE Teen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIApply the elements and principles of art to convey your sense of aesthetic, emotion, energy, and interpretation of the creative process. In this class, you will examine the relationship between experimentation and interpretation, the influences of art history, and personal experience. Critical thinking and critiquing skills will be enhanced through working cooperatively and individually on various projects that function aesthetically and technically with various media including clay. All clay projects will be glazed and/or handpainted.

PHOTOGRAPHY: IMAGE MAKING Teen (ages 13–19) Locations: GICameras, film and a fully equipped dark room are included.

This class begins with the basics of black-and-white photography, as you shoot with a 35mm manual camera. Develop film and create original prints in the dark room. In the process, you learn about lens selection, exposure, depth-of-field, composition and presentation.

PHOTOGRAPHY: PROJECTS AND PORTFOLIOTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GICameras, film and a fully equipped dark room are included.

Begin or continue your artistic exploration of black-and-white photography with a focus on shooting, developing the film and creating black-and-white photographic images. You will also be introduced to digital photography and how to download, manipulate, edit and print photographic images with the use of Photoshop. You will participate in discussions about your work and your classmates’ work, and give a small presentation on a photographer who inspires you.


A collection of inspired performances, showcases and exhibitions comes together to create Arts Umbrella’s yearly festival of the arts. Expressions is an opportunity to celebrate young artists and their arts learning from the past year.

Every discipline, every class, and virtually every Arts Umbrella student from Spring session has work represented, allowing them to take pride in their accomplishments

and share that pride with family, friends and the broader public.

Catch a glimpse of the artists and inspired citizens of our community’s future! Many activities are free-of-charge or low cost, ensuring arts learning experiences are extended not only to our students, but the community as a whole.

Learn more about Expressions: www.artsumbrella.com/expressions

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media arts

DIGITAL DISCOVERY Early Learning (ages 4–6)*See Early Learning programs P15

CLASSICAL ANIMATIONPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SSIn this class, you learn about animation basics for movement, pace, storyboarding, character design, props, backgrounds, sound, pixilation and ‘flip-o-ramas’. You will become familiar with the software and equipment and also with many different animation styles, including stop-motion, hand-drawn, cutout and object animation. If you are interested in animation, this is the class to start with.

KID TECHPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SS This class is a fun introduction to creating and developing ideas with art-based software tools on Apple computers. You take pictures with digital cameras and web cams, and then transfer images onto the computer and/or download them from the internet. You record and create sounds on the computer and learn basic animation techniques. If you are interested in Media Arts, this is the course that will start you on the right path.

CLAYMATIONIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GILearn all about clay animation or ‘claymation’; one of the many forms of stop-motion animation. You learn to use the software and equipment, and you experience the tricks of molding characters out of Plasticine. Animation basics for movement, pace, story boarding, character design, props, backgrounds and sound are also covered.

CLASSICAL ANIMATIONIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SSIn this class, you learn about animation basics for movement, pace, storyboarding, character design, props, backgrounds, sound, pixilation and ‘flip-o-ramas’. You will become more confident using animation software and equipment and also expressing your creative ideas with many different animation styles, including stop-motion, hand-drawn, cutout and object animation.

COMPUTER ANIMATION Intermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GIPrevious computer experience recommended but not required.

Get familiar with animation tools such as Adobe Flash and sound software such as GarageBand, and Photo Booth. Learn to use a Wacom Tablet while you explore important aspects of animation, such as timing, stretch and squash. You will also learn about timeline, frame rate and how to make frame-by-frame animation. Through several animation exercises, you create a 30-second final project using the skills you have learned.

MEDIA ARTS Intermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SS This class introduces you to the various types and styles of digital arts, and to the Apple computer applications used in the media lab, including Photoshop, Photo Booth and Illustrator. You learn about perspective, movement and space. You discover how music affects motion and mood, and how media arts relate to social media.

FILM MAKING AND VIDEO ARTIntermediate (ages 10–12)Locations: GILearn how to make movies or music videos! This class covers the basics of filmmaking and film genres, the use of video cameras, storyboarding, scene creation and selection, production planning, editing, lighting and many other aspects of how stories become movies. You will learn how to use various software programs, including Photoshop, GarageBand and iMovie HD.

Media Arts students learn how to use new, digital media for creative expression and discovery. Students develop an understanding of the fundamental visual arts concepts, such as line, colour and shape, as they explore their own artistic voice through new media.

Students are also introduced to composition, rhythm and timing, as well as interactive and non-linear design. Techniques of media art production, such as storyboarding, image development and editing, further their ability to express their creative ideas in new and innovative ways.


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NEW! CLASSICAL ANIMATIONTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIAdvance your knowledge of animation, building on skills learned in movement, pace, storyboarding, character design, props, backgrounds, sound, pixilation and ‘flip-o-ramas.’ Different animation styles are explored in this class that will take your abilities with animation software and equipment, and your creativity, to the next level.

NEW! CLAYMATIONTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIDeepen your knowledge about clay animation or ‘claymation,’ one of the many forms of stop-motion animation. Learn to use the software and equipment to express your imaginative ideas as you use the tricks of molding characters out of Plasticine to bring characters to life. You will learn more about many animation skills for movement, pace, story boarding, character design, props, backgrounds and sound will be investigated.

COMPUTER ANIMATIONTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GIThis class digs deep into animation technique and history by exploring how the process of animation works, how animation was initially cre-ated, and how it has influenced both filmmaking and technology. You complete several anima-tion exercises using Adobe Flash, GarageBand and more, to develop the techniques and skills needed to complete an animated short film.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GILearn to capture, create and manipulate digital images using the latest digital SLR cameras. The class covers the use of the digital camera’s manual functions, and how to achieve proper exposure using aperture, shutter speed and ISO as your tools. Composition and white balance are also covered, and field trips and photo critique will help in developing your own expression even further.

FILM MAKING AND VIDEO ARTTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GILearn how to make movies or music videos! This class increases your knowledge and understanding of filmmaking and film genres, the use of video cameras, storyboarding, scene creation and selection, production planning, editing, lighting and many other aspects of how stories become movies. You will increase your ability to use various software programs to showcase your creative ideas, including Photoshop, GarageBand and iMovie HD.

MEDIA ARTS Teen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI SSIn addition to learning in-depth skills for using Photoshop (Quick Mask Mode) and Illustrator (Anchor Points), you will add iMovie to your software list, and learn the basics of filmmaking. You will learn more about visual language and how to use it to express your own ideas.

ELECTRONIC ARTS TEEN ANIMATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMPre-professional (ages 14–19)Locations: GI15-week programFee: Paid by full scholarship

Explore media arts tools and technology and learn more about careers in the animation industry. You have the rare opportunity to work with animation and gaming industry professionals who share their knowledge and provide project mentorship. Participants with a passion for animation, a talent for storytelling and commitment to the program, will be able to develop a strong portfolio piece for post-secondary school application.

This full scholarship program concludes with a group exhibition at Electronic Arts.

Applications must include a portfolio, a letter of interest, and an artist statement. Full application details and deadlines will be available at artsumbrella.com/teens.

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From fairy tales to Shakespeare, Mozart to jazz, Theatre & Music students explore a vast range of performance styles. They gain an understanding of the relationship between the body and the instrument, and use this understanding as a tool for self-expression.

Skills such as melody, harmony, memorization and storytelling help students develop an appreciation for the rehearsal and performance processes. Vocal and performance techniques are investigated through mask, miming, pulse and pitch exercises. Working collaboratively on creative projects teaches students to pursue their ideas while recognizing the needs of others.

PARENT & ME: MAKING MUSICEarly Learning (ages 2–3)*See Early Learning programs P15

DRESS-UP DRAMAEarly Learning (ages 3–5)*See Early Learning programs P15

MAKING MUSICEarly Learning (ages 3–5)*See Early Learning programs P15

MAKING MUSIC Early Learning (ages 4–6)*See Early Learning programs P15

CREATIVE DRAMAEarly Learning (ages 5–6)*See Early Learning programs P15

CREATIVE DRAMAPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GI SS SCNEW! Also available at Gleneagles Community Centre - See P37 for detailsDiscover your imagination, develop your creativity and build your self-confidence through exciting theatre games. In this class, you will develop your individual imaginative skills in this introduction to the world of theatre. You will learn to deliver lines with expression and character as you practice tempo, pace and timbre. By the end of the class, you will be able to repeat actions, lines without prompts, and see how your character fits into the larger story.

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artistic director,PAUL MONIZ DE SÁ

Paul is a professional actor, director and sound designer, and a graduate of both the Arts Umbrella Theatre Program and Studio 58.

Theatre credits include: Pericles; Macbeth; A Midsummer Night's Dream for Bard on the Beach; The Overcoat; Guys and Dolls for the Vancouver Playhouse; It’s All True for Touchstone Theatre; and Driving Miss Daisy and The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe for Pacific Theatre, which earned him a Jessie Richardson nomination and award.

TV credits include: Motive, Fringe, The Killing, Reaper, Stargate SG1, Eureka, and Cold Squad.

Sound designs include: One in a Million for Green Thumb Theatre and The Prodigal Son for Touchstone and Pacific Theatre; he received Jessie Richardson nominations for both productions.

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MUSICAL THEATREPrimary (ages 6–8)Locations: GINEW! Also available at West Vancouver Community Centre - See P37 for detailsFor those who love to sing, dance and act! Familiarize yourself with musical theatre repertoire through ensemble pieces, solos, vocal training, choreography and improvisation. Use techniques such as repetition, physical association, rhythm and patterns to memorize text and lyrics. You will learn how to recognize and repeat a rhythmical phrase, and understand the relationship between the physical body and music.

CREATIVE DRAMA Primary (ages 8–10)Locations: GI Discover your imagination, develop your creativity and build your self-confidence through exciting theatre games. In this class, you will develop your individual imaginative skills in an introduction to the world of theatre. You will learn to deliver lines with expression and character as you practice tempo, pace and timbre. By the end of the class, you will be able to explore and experiment with your creative interpretation of various emotions, and apply a director's directions to actions and lines.

CREATIVE DRAMAIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SS SCBegin to work with breath and resonators in order to project your voice and create character voices. As well, you will learn how to portray specific characters in a defined role within the context of a story, while being present and aware of your role and the roles of others in scripted and improvised activities. By the end of this class you will feel more comfortable experimenting with emotional and physical interpretation to create characters.

MAKING MUSIC DIGITALLYIntermediate (ages 9–12) Locations: GICompose and create your own musical masterpieces using Apple computers! Deepen your knowledge of rhythm, pulse, beats, phrases and textures while mastering the use of music technologies including amps, microphones and software such as Garage Band. By the end of the class, you will have a stronger understanding of musical composition concepts such as looping, mixing, sampling and tracking. Students will partner with the Acting for the Camera class to create original scores and sound designs that will be screened at Performance Works on Granville Island. Musical experience recommended to really benefit from this class, but not essential.

MUSICAL THEATRE Intermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SSNEW! Also available at West Vancouver Community Centre - See P37 for detailsFor those who love to sing, dance and act! Familiarize yourself with musical theatre repertoire through ensemble pieces, solos, vocal training, choreography and improvisation. Gain a better understanding of chest and head voice, and singing in harmony. You will learn how facial expression and body posture can positively and negatively impact a performance. By the end of this class you will have a deeper understanding of how lyrics can be expressed both musically and dramatically.

NEW! YOUTH SHOW CHOIRIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: SSDiscover the art of ensemble singing in this new class focusing on chorus-style show songs. You will develop vocal techniques that will allow you to match pitch, blend, harmonize and change your voice’s tonal quality. Develop the physical process of singing while you play with different musical styles.

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA Intermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GI SSExplore the on-camera acting experience by learning specific acting techniques and gaining an understanding of screen direction. Work through improvisation, monologue, scene study and cold reading exercises as you develop techniques such as slating, hitting your mark and setting the scene. By the end of the class, you will be able to create characters through physical gesture and voice, and have an awareness of your audience, the camera. Students will partner with the Making Music Digitally class to create original scores and sound designs that will be screened at Performance Works on Granville Island.

ACTING FOR THE CAMERATeen (ages 13–19), Surrey (ages 13–15)Locations: GI SSNEW! Also available at West Vancouver Community Centre - See P37 for detailsExplore on-camera acting and develop a deeper understanding of various on-camera techniques and screen directions through improvisation and scene studies. Build self-confidence and self-awareness through cold readings, audition skills and on-set simulations. By the end of the class, you will be able to apply specific strategies to your acting in order to increase emotional comfort and confidence in front of the camera.

SCENE STUDYTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI Improve acting skills by discovering the art of the rehearsal. Become more aware of yourself, your fellow players and your audience as you learn to make clear goals prior to rehearsals, and analyze your progress at the end. Enhance your acting process by focusing on tactic, scene breakdown, and the ability to make physical and emotional choices about your character.


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FILM MAKING FROM THE ACTOR’S LENS Teen (ages 13–19)Locations: SS Take your on-camera acting experience to the next level and develop the skills needed to create your own movie. Build self-confidence and self-awareness through cold readings, audition skills and on-set simulations. Explore various on-camera acting techniques and screen direction through the creation of a short film. The final cut will be shown at a screening at Performance Works on Granville Island.

MUSICAL THEATRETeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI Train in all aspects of ensemble and musical theatre performance, including vocal techniques for group, solo singing and choreographic styles. Focus on technical abilities and artistic styles, while building a repertoire of ensemble performance pieces. Gain a better understanding of chest and head voice, and the connection between physicality and voice. You will learn how facial expression and body posture can positively and negatively impact a performance. By the end of this class, you will have a deeper understanding of how lyrics can be expressed both musically and dramatically.

THEATRE Teen (ages 13–15, ages 16–19)Locations: SSDiscover your acting abilities through scene inter-pretation, gestural language and script work as you focus on improvisation, characterization and scene study. This class helps develop rehearsal skills with the goal of an in-house production. You will learn how to make physical character choices that are within the context of a story, and how to commit emotionally to your character. In this class, you develop critiquing skills, informing and enhancing your own work, and the work of the group.

NEW! STAGE FIGHTING:WITH ACADEMIE DUELLOTeen (ages 13–19)Locations: GI The art of stage combat makes a performer into an action hero or a credible victim. Safety and optimum audience effect go hand-in-glove, and every actor will sometimes need a slap in a drama, a sword fight in Shakespeare, or a massive battlefield in a war movie. Academie Duello's David McCormick teaches the fundamental safety techniques, and how to create the illusion of violence for an exciting scene. By the end of this class, you will incorporate your skills into a choreographed scene including slaps and punches, as well as sword fighting for the stage.

year-long programsYear-long theatre programs are for students ready for a larger commitment to the art and craft of theatrical and musical performance. From September to June, you will work with industry professionals to take your skills to the next level, in preparation for further study, including the Pre-Professional programs.

Students will showcase their work as part of Expressions Festival, Arts Umbrella's year end festival of visual, media and performing arts. (See P23)

Prospective students of these classes must apply and be accepted before registering. For more information, contact Paul Moniz de Sá, Artistic Director, Theatre and Music, at [email protected].

MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVEIntermediate (ages 10–12)Locations: GI In this year-long class, you will receive in-depth training in the art of musical theatre performance. Learn ensemble and musical theatre performance, including vocal techniques for group, solo singing and choreographic styles. Focus on technical abilities and artistic styles, while building a repertoire of ensemble performance pieces. Gain a thorough understanding of chest and head voice, and the connection between physicality and voice.

You will learn how facial expression and body posture can positively and negatively impact a performance. By the end of this class you will have a solid understanding of how lyrics can be expressed both musically and dramatically through character and song.

YOUTH THEATRE INTENSIVEIntermediate (ages 10–12)Locations: GI Interested in discovering more about theatrical performance? This class will improve your audition, rehearsal and performance skills through a variety of theatre exercises, character study and script work. You will experiment with emotional and physical portrayals of a character, learning to trust your own emotional experience and expression. You will also learn techniques such as Laban, and explore other styles of theatre, such as mime and mask.

SHOW CHOIR INTENSIVETeen (ages 13–16)Locations: GI Discover the art of ensemble singing in this new class focusing on chorus-style show songs. You will develop vocal techniques that will allow you to match pitch, blend, harmonize and change your voice’s tonal quality. As well, you will focus on vocal technique, including resonators and breath work, and how to employ those techniques to various musical genres. Basic choreography will be explored, helping you understand how movement can tell a story. By the end of this class, you will have a thorough understanding of how to best express lyrics musically and dramatically.

TEEN THEATRE INTENSIVETeen (ages 13–16)Locations: GI Interested in discovering more about theatrical performance? This class will improve your audition, rehearsal and performance skills through a variety of theatre exercises, character study and script work. You will learn how to be informed about your character choices, and how to commit to them. Connecting to and accessing different emotions will be explored through breath work. By the end of this intensive, you will be able to identify the wants and needs of a character, and use various tactics to portray them.


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pre-professional theatre programThis intensive, year-long training program is for aspiring professional actors. Participants are chosen by audition to take part in classes and troupes that emphasize teamwork, discipline, creative input and cooperation. Students work with industry professionals, and mount a produc-tion in May, preparing them to continue on into post-secondary training, or the workplace.

Many past students of this program have enrolled in post-secondary theatre programs or are now working as professional actors.

Troupe fees include class time, extra rehearsal hours, technical rehearsals, headshot sitting fee, costume fee, Troupe jacket and tickets for three theatrical productions throughout the year.

All Pre-Professional Program options require an audition and a full year commitment. Auditions for 2013/14 programs take place May 26, 2013, with call-backs and second-round auditions on September 8, 2013.

For more information or to book an audition slot, contact Paul Moniz de Sá, Artistic Director of Theatre and Music, at [email protected].

LABORATORY THEATRE TROUPEPre-professional (ages 13–19)Locations: GIThis exciting year-long class will give you the opportunity to create, produce and perform an original theatre piece that will tour to schools across Metro Vancouver. This class is similar to the work done in the other Pre-professional troupes, with a greater emphasis on the creation of original work and sharing knowledge. The year culminates with public performances at Waterfront Theatre, as part of Expressions (see P23).

JUNIOR THEATRE TROUPEPre-professional (ages 13–16)Locations: GIDevelop the on and off-stage skills, and team spirit necessary for touring and producing a play. In addition to honing your performance skills, you will learn about other staging elements, including lighting, sound and a touring set. Fall session is dedicated to intensive training in movement, voice, improvisation, group scene studies and script work. Winter and Spring sessions are dedicated to mounting a professional production that tours to elementary schools across Metro Vancouver. The year culminates with public performances at Waterfront Theatre, as part of Expressions (see P23).

Past productions include: “Peter Pan” (2013), “The Wind in the Willows” (2012), and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2011).

MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPEPre-professional (ages 13–19)Locations: GIWork with industry professionals in music, dance and theatre to build and polish your audition repertoire and gain valuable experience through intensive training in ensemble and solo performances. Make the connection between singing and storytelling for yourself and your audience, as you hone your skills and musical theatre performance. Develop your actor’s voice while learning in-depth singing and acting technique. Complete the year with public performances at the Waterfront Theatre.

Past productions include: “Pippin” (2013), “Lucky Stiff” (2012), and “Dear Edwina, Jr.” (2011).

SENIOR THEATRE TROUPEPre-professional (ages 15–19)Locations: GIGet your acting career started with intensive training in voice, movement, non-verbal exercises and professional audition techniques. This year-long program focuses on developing the actor’s process, and developing your abilities in finding voice and emotional connection. Focus on developing your process and audition repertoire and scene work in the Fall session. Winter and Spring sessions are dedicated to mounting a professional production that tours to secondary schools across Metro Vancouver. The year ends with public performances at the Waterfront Theatre, as part of Expressions (see P23).

Past productions include: “Oh What a Lovely War” (2013), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (2012), and “Hecuba” (2011).

YOUNG DIRECTORS PROGRAMPre-professional (ages 16–21)Locations: GIIn this specialized class, you will work alongside a Pre-professional Theatre Troupe director to help direct final performances. As well, you will direct your own scene which will be presented as part of the Theatre and Music Showcase at the Waterfront Theatre in June. Prospective students of this class must apply and be accepted to be the assistant director of one of each of the Pre-Professional Theatre Troupes.

For more information contact Paul Moniz de Sá,Artistic Director of Theatre and Music, at [email protected].

MASTER CLASS SERIES (ages 13–21)Locations: GI SS This series of workshops is meant for serious students who would like to explore the many aspects of theatre arts training with industry professionals. This is your chance to get a taste of the type of in-depth training offered at post-secondary institutions in an intensive, three-hour session. These workshops allow you to further your learning in a safe and supportive environment with like-minded students.

Previous workshops include: Auditioning with Kathryn Shaw of Studio 58; Mask and Mime with Wendy Gorling of Studio 58; Voice with Brad Gibson of Studio 58 and UBC Voice Intensive; Business of Being an Actor with Talent Agent Jamie Levitt of LLA; Auditioning with Stephen Heatley of UBC; and Musical Theatre with Gilian Barber of Capilano University.

AUDITIONS FOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING

May 26, 2013: First round

September 8, 2013: Second round and callbacks

Apply online or contact: Paul Moniz de Sá Artistic Director, Theatre & Music [email protected]

Audition packages are available online.

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early learningPARENT & ME: CREATIVE DANCEEarly Learning (ages 2–3)*See Early Learning programs P15

CREATIVE DANCE Early Learning (ages 3–4)Early Learning (ages 4–5)*See Early Learning programs P15

Please note: The Early Learning program follows the schedule for general programs, and registra-tion is available online.

dance program dates2013/14: September 9–June 13 New student registration opens June 24, 2013

2014/15: September 8–June 12New student registration opens June 23, 2014

Registration for the Early Learning program is available online.

For all other components of the dance program, registration requires submission of a hard-copy registration form.

For more information regarding registration, auditions and the placement process, contact Registration Specialist, Marilyn Seki at [email protected] or 604.681.5268 x200.

Arts Umbrella’s Dance program is internationally recognized for producing highly employable graduates who are dancing in companies around the world. Our high quality training develops the whole dancer, stressing technique, strength, intellectual and artistic expression, with a focus on health and wellness. The program has a strong foundation in Classical Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance forms.

Program options range from early learning creative movement classes to career-level dance training, including half-day academic and graduate-level programs. Arts Umbrella also offers a dance diploma through Vancouver Community College. Program placement is based on age and ability, as assessed through faculty placements or audition, as specified for each program level.

artistic director,ARTEMIS GORDON

Artemis is Ballet Mistress and Artistic Director of the Arts Umbrella Dance Program and the Arts Umbrella Dance Company.

She is a graduate of the National Ballet School’s Teacher Training program, and has taught at profes-sional training schools throughout Canada.

Artemis has been Artistic Director at Arts Umbrella for more than 20 years and has fostered and nurtured the professional training program, setting the high standard that Arts Umbrella is known for today.


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general programEntry into the General Program is based on age and academic grade. No audition is required as student advancement is made by instructor placement. Classes take place after school and on weekends.

This ballet-based program teaches self-expression through the fundamentals of dance technique.

Students learn to appreciate and enjoy movement, musicality, rhythmical awareness and movement vocabulary.

The General Program provides many avenues into explorations of dance study, including programs strictly for boys, programs for beginner teens, and programs for students looking to study dance recreationally. Intensive programs are also available for those who would like to pursue more rigorous training. All students have the opportunity to explore dance as artists, performers, audience members and professionals.

Students who wish to take their dance training to the next level, may audition for the Professional Program as early as Grade 5.

LEVELS 1–8 Ages 6–14 (Academic Grades 1–8)All levels are required to take at least one Ballet class per week. Other dance training techniques such as Jazz, Character, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Conditioning and Cecchetti Exam Preparation are introduced as early as Level 2. Younger students attend 1 to 2 classes per week, gradually increas-ing to 4 to 6 classes for the higher levels. After completing Level 8, students may continue their dance training with the Teen Intensive Program (TIP). Students may audition for the Professional Program as early as Grade 5.

INTRO TO DANCE LEVELS 1–2Ages 10–16 (Academic Grades 5–10)Students with little or no dance experience are taught basic movements and principles of technique with a focus on alignment, flexibility and strength development. Students take 1 to 2 classes per week, after school or on weekends. Dancers in this program may transition into the General Program by instructor placement. This ballet-based program also introduces elements of modern and jazz.

BOYS ONLY LEVELS 1–4Ages 6–12 (Academic Grades 1–6)Boys are introduced to the physical elements of dance and learn aspects of movement, rhythm and musicality in a supportive and active environ-ment. They learn appropriate dance class conduct that is based on self-discipline and the ability to work with others. Students take 1 to 2 classes per week, after school or on weekends. Boys may transition into the gender-mixed General Program levels at any time, where they will continue to learn movement principles in Ballet, Character, Jazz and Contemporary techniques.

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NEW! BEGINNER TEEN BOYS (BTB)Ages 12 and up (Academic Grade 7 and up)The class introduces elements of Ballet tech-nique, and teaches many aspects of the art of movement, with a focus on alignment and strength. This male-only class allows you to develop dance skills and proficiency, in prepara-tion for joining gender-mixed programs.

TEEN INTENSIVE PROGRAM (TIP) LEVELS 1–3Ages 13–15 years (Academic Grades 8–9)This program is for advanced dance students who wish to maintain a high level of physical training while adhering to a standard academic timetable. It is designed to develop technique, strength and artistic expression. Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Cecchetti Exam Preparation, Pointe Work, Contemporary and Repertoire. Students are required to take 5 to 7 classes per week. Those wishing to pursue professional training may audi-tion for the half-day Professional Program.


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professional programEntry into all elements of the Professional Program is by audition only. Classes take place on week-days, five days a week.

The Professional Program is designed for the committed and talented dance student. Higher levels are for advanced dancers seriously consid-ering a professional dance career. This ballet-based program demands high levels of physical strength, technique and discipline.

In addition to regular classes, Arts Umbrella professional-level dance students are given the opportunity to work with local and internationally renowned guest artists and to perform world-class choreography through participation in the Arts Umbrella Dance Company. Performances are an integral part of the program, developing a sense of community and ultimately a thorough understanding of their chosen art form.

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PRE-ELEMENTARY LEVELS Ages 11–13 (Academic Grades 6–7)Classes take place after school and on weekends.

This after school program introduces students to the rigour and physical demands of profes-sional training with a main focus on ballet. The committed student will participate in 12–16 hours of dance instruction a week, receiving in-depth training with an emphasis on technique, vocabu-lary and style.

ELEMENTARY TO SENIOR LEVELSAges 13–18 (Academic Grades 8–12)Classes take place on weekdays, during the day.

This advanced half-day program is for teens seriously considering a professional dance career. Students train five mornings or afternoons a week, up to 20 hours weekly. To complete their high school courses, students must either be home-schooled, or have their high school provide a half-day academic program for them. King George Secondary and Magee Secondary are high schools that provide a half-day Sports and Arts program (SPARTS). SPARTS offers students in Academic grades 8–12 the opportunity to complete their academic requirements in preparation for secondary school graduation and post-secondary entrance, while allowing them to maintain a rigorous dance training schedule.

Students wishing to enrol in the half-day program must attend the audition on January 26, 2014.

GRADUATE PROGRAMTwo year post-secondary program.This program provides high-level dance training towards a professional career in dance. Applicants must be at an advanced Ballet level with a pre-professional background.

Students receive between 35–50 hours a week of dance instruction at Arts Umbrella. Daily classes include Ballet training, Pointe or Men’s Work, Pas de Deux, Composition, Improvisation, Classical Variations, Cecchetti Exam Preparation, Body Conditioning, Health, Flamenco, Jazz and Contemporary techniques. The program also features residencies with renowned guest chore-ographers and rehearsals and performances with the Arts Umbrella Dance Company.

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ARTS UMBRELLA DANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAMTwo year post-secondary program.Application to Vancouver Community College required. For more information, visit: www.vcc.ca.

The unique Dance Diploma partnership between Arts Umbrella and Vancouver Community College furthers the Graduate program with academic classes in arts and culture, rhythm training and professional business skills through VCC. After successful program completion, students earn a post-secondary diploma, granted under the authority of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education. Graduates of the diploma program who choose to further pursue their aca-demic education, may be able to transfer some course credits to a certificate, diploma or degree program, and should contact the receiving institu-tion for details on the transfer process.

As of September 2012, Simon Fraser University (SFU) will allow Dance Diploma program gradu-ates who are accepted into the Dance program in Contemporary Arts at SFU to transfer 30 credits in Fine Performing Arts course work, as well as elective credits as articulated in the British Columbia Transfer System.

Past Guest Faculty:ALEXANDRA WELLS (Juilliard Faculty)ASZURE BARTON (New York City) CHRISTOPHE DOZZICRYSTAL PITE (Kidd Pivot)DANIELLE AGAMI ( Ate9 Dance Company)DONNA KRASNOW (York University Dance Faculty)EMILY MOLNAR (Ballet British Columbia)FERNANDO MAGADAN ( Netherlands)FRANCISCO MARTINEZ (Alvin Ailey Juilliard Faculty)GIOCONDA BARBUTO (Montreal) GLENN GILMOUR (The National Ballet School)JAMES KUDELKA (International Choreographer)KEVIN O’DAY (Ballet Mannheim Germany)LESLEY TELFORD (Nederlands Dans Theatre)MARC BOIVIN (Montreal)MARGIE GILLIS (Order of Canada Governor General Award)

ROBERTO CAMPANELLA (ProArteDanza)SHAWN HOUNSELL (LA LA LA Human Steps)THOMAS KLEIN (Compañía Nacional de Danza de España)WALTER MATEINI (Imperfect Dancers)WEN WEI WANG (Wen Wei Dance)

Live auditions take place at Granville Island for students applying for: • Professional Dance program • Graduate program• Vancouver Community College & Arts Umbrella Dance Diploma program• Summer Dance Intensive

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014January live audition applications must be submitted by January 10, 2014.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014March live audition applications must be submitted by March 14, 2014.

DVD APPLICATIONSDVD applications will be accepted for students who cannot attend the live audition dates.

Live auditions will also take place in Toronto, Montreal and on Vancouver Island.

For live auditions dates and locations, details on the admissions process, and to download an application form, visit the website, or contact Registration Specialist, Marilyn Seki at [email protected] or 604.681.5268 x200.

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ARTS UMBRELLA DANCE COMPANYAges 12 and up Members are students of the Professional Program, as selected by the Artistic Director, Dance.

Established in 1985, the Arts Umbrella Dance Company provides young dancers with broad-based performance opportunities and technical training, in preparation for post-secondary dance education, or a career in a professional adult company. Past Company members have gone on to perform in companies around the world.

The Company includes senior and apprentice ensembles that train, rehearse and perform new and innovative works by locally and internation-ally acclaimed guest choreographers. Company members perform in more than 15 shows a year, and have toured to Montreal, Toronto, New York, Japan and Holland.

The Company instills a sense of commitment and discipline and teaches good work habits. Participation in the Company is supplemental to other program requirements, and requires full commitment from its members and their families. Company members must dedicate 6–10 hours per week to rehearsals, plus 4–10 hours per month to performances.

Each year culminates with Season Finale, presented as part of Expressions Festival, Arts Umbrella's year end festival of visual, media and performing arts.

SUPPORTED BY: Friends of AUDCTeam TELUS Charitable Giving Program

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVEAges 12 and up (Academic Grade 7 and up) Audition required. August 5–23, 2013August 4–22, 2014

World-renowned choreographers and instructors offer a dance training experience that will help students reach their performance potential. The extensive three-week program includes Ballet, Repertoire, Pointe, Men’s Work, Pas de Deux for advanced students, Contemporary, Jazz, Coaching and Conditioning and Movement Exploration. Students take four to six classes each day with master instructors, repetiteurs and choreographers.

JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVEAges 8–13 (Academic Grades 3–7)July 29–August 2, 2013July 28–August 1, 2014Minimum 1 year of dance experience required.

This program is one of the few intensive summer programs for younger dancers. Featuring special guest instructors as well as Arts Umbrella faculty, the Junior Summer Dance Intensive is a compre-hensive way to prepare for classes in September. Students take four dance classes a day including training in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz.

“Every year I look to Arts Umbrella’s graduates when I am recruiting apprentices for Ballet BC… ... This is because Arts Umbrella’s training is unique, with a well-balanced curriculum stressing the need for integrity, discipline, creativity and emotional investment, while providing rigorous classical training as well as experience dancing in multiple styles.”

- Emily Molnar, Artistic Director, Ballet BC

alumniACACIA SCHACHTE (1998) Ballet BC, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet (NYC) ALEXANDER BURTON (2010) Ballet BCALEXIS FLETCHER (2004) Ballet BCALYSON FRETZ (2009) Ballet BCAMBER FUNK BARTON (1999) Founder of The Response Contemporary Dance CompanyAMY JOSH (2011) Noord Nederlands DansCAROLINE KIRKPATRICK (2009) Sidra Bell Dance New YorkCHISATO IDE (2011) Les Grands BalletsCHRIS HOYTE (2010) Dresden Semperoper Ballet (Germany) CONNOR GNAM (2005) Ballet BC, Ballet KelownaDANIEL ALWEL (2013) Ballets Jazz MontrealEMILY CHESSA (2012) Ballet BC (apprentice)GRAHAM KAPLAN (2013) Ballets Jazz MontrealJED DUIFHUIS (2011) Ballet KelownaJESSICA AMES (2012) Noord Nederlands DansJOAO DE PAULA (2013) Conny Janssen Danst (Netherlands)JULIE PECARD (2005) ProArte Danza, Ballett National Theater Mannheim (Germany)KATHERINA NAKUI (2012) Noord Nederlands DansKATHERINE COWIE (2000) BJM Danse, Hofesh Shechter Company (UK) KAYLA CORBIN (2013), Imperfect Dancers (Italy) KIERA HILL (2012) Ballets Jazz MontrealKIMBERLEY DE JONG (2000) Itzik Galili Dance Company, Compagnie Marie ChouinardLIVONNA ELLIS (2010) Ballet BCMADDY WYNNE-JONES (2002) Founder and resident choreographer of Tempered Body Dance Company (UK)MAYA KLASSEN (2011) Noord Nederlands DansMICHELLE CHEUNG (2005) Ballet National Theater Mannheim (Germany)RENA NARUMI (2008) ProArteDanza, Kidd Pivot, Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden (Germany) SAMANTHA GRAY ( 2008) Atlantic Ballet (Moncton)SARAH WASIK (2006) Toronto Dance TheaterSTEPHANIE CYR (2013) Imperfect Dancers (Italy)TARINA PAQUIN (2012) Ballet Kelowna

core senior facultyARTEMIS GORDON Senior Ballet Instructor, Artistic Director (See P30)

MARQUITA LESTERSenior Ballet InstructorMarquita trained at the National Ballet School and danced with The National Ballet of Canada, where she later returned to complete the Teacher’s Training Program. Ms. Lester was Assistant to the Artistic Director of Alberta Ballet, and then made her indelible mark on Ballet British Columbia over a 19 year period as Ballet Mistress and Associate Director, working closely with Artistic Director John Alleyne. She has been a member of the Dance Faculty at Arts Umbrella since 2002.

SABRA PERRYBallet InstructorSabra has performed in works by George Balanchine, Merce Cunningham, Thaddeus Davis, Ulysses Dove, Martha Graham, Nicolo Fonte, William Forsythe, Jodie Gates, Jae Man Joo, Desmond Richardson, and Juan Rodriguez. Sabra was a faculty member at Ballet Academy East in New York, a returning guest teacher at Alabama Dance Theater and the Parksville Ballet School. She holds a BA in dance from SUNY/Empire State College in New York, and been teaching at Arts Umbrella since 2012.

LYNN SHEPPARDCompany Mistress, Senior Jazz Instructor Lynn trained at the Gladys Forrester School of Dance in Toronto and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. As a professional, Lynn danced for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Judith Marcuse's Repertory Dance Company of Canada and JOE INK, where she worked with such choreographers as Twyla Tharp, Mark Morris, David Parsons, Ulysses Dove, Brian MacDonald, Ginette Laurin, Danny Ezralow and Margo Sappington. Lynn has been teaching at Arts Umbrella for 15 years, and is the Rehearsal Mistress for both the Senior and Apprentice Dance Companies.


Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 00034 | spring break & summer programs

spring break & summer

general spring break & summer programs

CHILDREN AND YOUTH(ages 3–4, 5–6, 6–8, 9–12)

Classes packed with imaginative theatre games, explorations in colour and form and investiga-tions into digital and camera arts are sure to pique the interest of every child.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS(ages 13–19)

These practical, project-based classes have been created for students who wish to develop or en-hance their skills and strengthen their portfolios.

Spring Break ProgramsSpring Break programs are scheduled to match the schedule established by the Vancouver School Board and the Surrey School District.

SPRING BREAK SESSION 1 (MARCH 17–21, 2014)Registration opens November 1, 2013.

SPRING BREAK SESSION 2 (MARCH 24–28, 2014)Registration opens November 1, 2013.

Fees:Half day, ages 3–4: $225Half day, ages 5–19: $260Full day, ages 5–19: $520

Please check the website for morning, afternoon or all day package details.

Note: Full day enrollment includes lunch hour supervision.

Summer ProgramsSummer Programs on Granville Island are divided into two, two-week periods in July. Each period offers students the opportunity to attend up to four classes per day, five days a week.

Please check the Arts Umbrella website for latest updates on the Surrey Summer program.

SUMMER SESSION 1 – Vancouver(June 30–July 11, 2014)Registration opens February 3, 2014.

SUMMER SESSION 2 – Vancouver(July 14–25, 2014)Registration opens February 11, 2014.

Fees: Half day, ages 3–4: $380Half day, ages 5–19: $480Full day, ages 5–19: $960

Please check the website for morning, afternoon or all day package details.

Note: Full day enrollment includes lunch hour supervision.

Spring Break and Summer programs offer an intensive, arts-infused learning experience. Through hands-on theatre, dance, visual, digital arts, professional programs and early learning classes, children and youth have the opportunity to be immersed in creative discovery and fun learning while they are free from their regular school work.

For fee and schedule information, see P38–45 or visit www.artsumbrella.comVancouver: 604.681.5268 | Surrey: 604.535.1127 spring break & summer programs | 35

Did you know Arts Umbrella tuition fees cover only 52% of the organiza tion’s annual operating budget? The remain-ing 48% comes from Arts Umbrella’s dedicated supporters who share our belief that exposure to arts education can transform a child’s life.

Yet we are aware that those children who would most benefit from engaging arts programs are often from families who are least able to afford them.

That is why of the more than 22,000 children who access Arts Umbrella programs annually, over 14,000 par-ticipate free-of-charge or at a reduced rate through bursaries, scholarships and outreach programs.

We invite you to join our family of donors.

By making a much needed donation today you will be inspiring kids for life through the arts.

Learn more about how you or your com-pany can support the Annual Campaign. Call 604.681.5268 x239, or email: [email protected].

donate to support arts educationALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE BENEFITS OF ENRICHING ARTS PROGRAMS

summer dance intensive programs

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVEAges 12 and up (Academic Grade 7 and up) August 5–23, 2013August 4–22, 2014Audition required.

World-renowned choreographers and instructors offer a dance training experience that will help students reach their performance potential. The extensive three-week program includes Ballet, Repertoire, Pointe, Men’s Work, Pas de Deux for advanced students, Contemporary, Jazz, Coaching and Conditioning and Movement Exploration. Students take four to six classes each day with master instructors, repetiteurs and choreographers.

JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVEAges 8–13 (Academic Grades 3–7)July 29–August 2, 2013July 28–August 1, 2014Minimum 1 year of dance experience required.

This program is one of the few intensive summer programs for younger dancers. Featuring special guest instructors as well as Arts Umbrella faculty, the Junior Summer Dance Intensive is a compre-hensive way to prepare for classes in September. Students take four dance classes a day including training in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz.

PLEASE DONATE


Arts Umbrella | Inspiring Kids for Life!charitable registration # 118852300 RR 00036 | home learners & community programs

home learners & community programs

programs for home learnersArts Umbrella offers weekday arts education to Home Learner families in Metro Vancouver. Instructors of Home Learners classes work care-fully with the Artistic Directors to further develop existing curricula to fit the needs of Home Learners families.

Through hands-on arts classes, children ages 5–12 are immersed in creative discovery and fun learning. All Home Learners classes meet the requirements of the BC Ministry of Education.

VISUAL & THEATRE ARTS FOR HOME LEARNERSPrimary (ages 6–12)Locations: SSThis year-long class is an integrated approach to the development of skills in both Theatre and Visual Arts. The program will investigate themes through both disciplines and will be tailored to suit the interest and skill level of the children enrolled. The theatre aspect will explore and experiment with creative expression of various emotions and reflect on this experience as a participant and observer. The visual arts piece is inspired by the work of prominent artists and encourages personal expression through the development of techniques in drawing, painting, printing and digital media. Topics and specific disciplines will change from session to session allowing students to register for a full year experience.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR HOME LEARNERSIntermediate (ages 9–12)Locations: GICameras, film and a fully-equipped dark room are included.

This class helps you develop your technical skills with a manual 35mm camera. You learn about the history of photography and how pinhole cameras, photograms, cyanotypes and hand-colouring were part of the evolution of creating still images. Field trips on Granville Island provide ideas and inspiration from the natural and built environment.

Arts Umbrella is committed to finding new ways to deliver programs that work best for our families. Whether it’s creating a program that fits within a more flexible day for those who are not attending a traditional school, or finding ways to take our programs further afield, so that students can participate in their own neighbourhoods or schools, Arts Umbrella continues to find ways to reach children, to give as many as possible the chance to access a high quality arts education.


For fee and schedule information, see P38–45 or visit www.artsumbrella.comVancouver: 604.681.5268 | Surrey: 604.535.1127 home learners & community programs | 37

community programsArts Umbrella is offering more classes than ever in locations outside of our own spaces. Some are open only to students within schools where programs are offered, but others are open to the greater community. These include programs at the River District in Vancouver and now, at the Gleneagles and West Vancouver Community Centres.

As we continue to expand our community pro-grams throughout the year, please find information on the newest additions at artsumbrella.com.

Gleneagles Community Centre

Register at webreg.westvancouver.net.

CREATIVE DRAMAPrimary (ages 6–8)Discover your imagination, develop your creativ-ity and build your self-confidence through exciting theatre games. In this class, you will develop your individual imaginative skills in this introduction to the world of theatre. You will learn to deliver lines with expression and character as you practice tempo, pace and timbre. By the end of the class, you will be able to repeat actions lines without prompts, and see how your character fits into the larger story.

River District Community Centre

Register at artsumbrella.com.

DRAW, PAINT AND MOREPrimary (ages 5–8)Discover artists from all over the world, and learn about colour mixing and patterning, brush strokes and blending. Develop your personal expression and explore drawing and painting with watercolours, inks, chalk and oil pastels, pencils, felts, pencil crayons and tempera paint. This class will explore two- and three-dimensional projects using tempera, watercolour, pastel, chalk, and a variety of found objects. Students will study pattern, texture, and colour as you learn to use clay, wood, fabric, paper, and other materials in unconventional ways.

West Vancouver

Community Centre

Register at webreg.westvancouver.net.

DRESS-UP DRAMAEarly Learning (ages 3–5)The sharing of stories and myths from around the world sets the scene for the children's journeys through the landscape of imagination. Through inspirational theatre games, children use their imagination to propel a story of their creation, while developing listening skills, confidence and the ability to focus. Repetition, physical associa-tion, rhythm and patterns are used as methods of learning the basics of storytelling and pretending.

CREATIVE DRAMAEarly Learning (ages 5–6)This class is packed with fun and exhilarating the-atre games that encourage children to develop their imagination, creativity and self-confidence. They will learn the beginnings of improvisation, mime and movement through a process of interactive story-telling and an exploration of characterization.

MUSICAL THEATREPrimary (ages 6–8)For those who love to sing, dance and act! Familiarize yourself with musical theatre repertoire through ensemble pieces, solos, vocal training, choreography and improvisation. Use techniques such as repetition, physical association, rhythm and patterns to memorize text and lyrics. You will learn how to recognize and repeat a rhythmical phrase, and understand the relationship between the physical body and music.

MUSICAL THEATRE Intermediate (ages 9–12)For those who love to sing, dance and act! Familiarize yourself with musical theatre repertoire through ensemble pieces, solos, vocal training, choreography and improvisation. Gain a better understanding of chest and head voice, and singing in harmony. You will learn how facial expression and body posture can positively and negatively impact a performance. By the end of this class you will have a deeper understanding of how lyrics can be expressed both musically and dramatically.

ACTING FOR THE CAMERATeen (ages 13–19)Explore on-camera acting and develop a deeper understanding of various on-camera techniques and screen directions through improvisation and scene studies. Build self-confidence and self-awareness through cold readings, audition skills and on-set simulations. By the end of the class, you will be able to apply specific strategies to your acting in order to increase emotional comfort and confidence in front of the camera.


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Two cities, four facilities and hundreds of classes mean many options for inspiration! Arts Umbrella continues to grow, with more classes reaching more children every year. In order to ensure program quality and accessibility, classes are offered at four locations throughout Metro Vancouver.

Please note that not all classes are offered at each location. Registration for all classes is available online. For location registration and contact information, please see P47.

Surrey CentrePark Place 102 – 13678 100 Avenue

Opened in September 2012, Arts Umbrella’s newest facility is located in Park Place Towers at the King George Skytrain terminal. One studio space hosts many Outreach programs, as well as a select number of tuition-based, after school classes.

See P39 for schedules and fees.

South SurreyMorgan Crossing116 – 15850 26 Avenue

Opened in January 2012, a three-studio facility in the Morgan Crossing area of South Surrey offers visual, media and performing arts classes Tuesday through Sunday, with many classes available on weekends.


VancouverGRANVILLE ISLAND1286 Cartwright Street Arts Umbrella’s core facility offers the most diverse selection of classes, and is home to the pre-professional theatre, dance and visual arts programs. Ten studios and classes 7 days a week means many options for arts learning, all year long. Q777 East 7 Avenue (at Quebec Street)

Two performing arts studios are utilized mainly for pre-professional and professional dance classes. A select number of creative dance classes are also available for very young performers.


locations


Class Information Days of Week Fee

Age Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Fall Winter Spring

9–12 Creative Drama 1:00–2:30 PM $280 $195 $215

9–12 Drawing & Painting 1:00–2:30 PM $315 $220 $240

Program descriptions, fees and schedules are subject to change. Visit artsumbrella.com for the most up-to-date program information. Please note that a $10 processing fee will be added to any registrations processed within 2 weeks of the Session start date.*

*A $10 processing fee will be added per registration processed within 2 weeks of the Session start date. Register by the following dates and save: Fall Session: August 26, 2013 | Winter Session: December 23, 2013 | Spring Session: March 17, 2014

schedules & fees – Surrey Centre

general programsGeneral programs run in three separate sessions; Fall, Winter and Spring. For session dates, see P47.

EARLY LEARNING (AGES 2–6)

PRIMARY (AGES 5–8)

INTERMEDIATE (AGES 9–12)



3–5 Art Start 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Dress Up Drama 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150





TEEN (AGES 13–19)








6–8Architecture:

Making & Meaning3:30–5:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Classical Animation 2:30–4:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Creative Drama 3:30–5:00 PM 3:30–5:00 PM 2:30–4:00 PM $280 $195 $215

6–8 Drawing & Painting 3:30–5:00 PM 4:30–6:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Hip Hop 11:00–12:30 PM $280 $195 $215

6–8 Kid Tech 12:30–2:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Wood, Clay & Papier Mâché 2:30–4:00 PM $315 $220 $240



2–3 Parent & Me: Visual Arts 10:00–10:45 AM 11:00–11:45 AM 10:00–10:45 AM 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150

2–3 Parent & Me: Making Music 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Creative Dance: Hip Hop 11:00–11:45 AM 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Art Start 3:30–4:15 PM 10:00–10:45 AM 11:00–11:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Dress Up Drama 3:30–4:15 PM 10:00–10:45 AM 11:00–11:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Making Music 11:00–11:45 AM 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Mixed Media & Sculpture 11:00–11:45 AM 11:00–11:45 AM $195 $140 $150

3:30–4:15 PM $195 $140 $150

5–6 Digital Discovery 10:45–11:45 AM $265 $185 $205


5–6 Mixed Media & Sculpture 12:30–1:45 PM $265 $185 $205

schedules & fees – South Surrey









13–15 Acting for the Camera 3:00–5:00 PM $370 $255 $285

13–15 Musical Theatre 3:30–5:30 PM $370 $255 $285


13–19 Media Arts 5:30–7:30 PM $370 $255 $285

13–19 Theatre 5:30–7:30 PM $370 $255 $285



9–12 Architecture: Model Making 5:30–7:00 PM $315 $220 $240


9–12 Creative Drama 5:30–7:00 PM 4:30–6:00 PM $280 $195 $215

9–12 Drawing & Painting 4:30–6:00 PM 2:30–4:00 PM 12:30–2:00 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Media Arts 3:30–5:00 PM $315 $220 $240



10–12Film Making:

Through the Actor’s Lens3:30–5:00 PM $370 $255 $285


TEEN (AGES 13–19)

year-long programsYear-long programs offer an intensive learning experience for young artists. For program dates, see P47.

INTERMEDIATE


Age Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Year

6–12Visual & Theatre Arts

for Home Learners1:00–3:00 PM $975



schedules & fees – Vancouver





Class Information Days of week Fee


2–3 Parent & Me: Creative Dance 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM $195 $140 $150

10:30–11:15 AM 10:30–11:15 AM $195 $140 $150

11:30–12:15 PM $195 $140 $150

2–3 Parent & Me: Making Music 9:30–10:15 AM 10:00–10:45 AM $195 $140 $150

2–3 Parent & Me: Visual Arts 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM 1:15–2:00 PM 9:30–10:15 AM $195 $140 $150

10:30–11:15 AM 10:30–11:15 AM 10:30–11:15 AM 10:30–11:15 AM 10:30–11:15 AM $195 $140 $150

11:30–12:15 PM $195 $140 $150

3–4 Creative Dance 9:30–10:15 AM 1:00–1:45 PM 8:30–9:15 AM $195 $140 $150

9:20–10:05 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Art Start 9:30–10:15 AM 9:30–10:15 AM 9:15–10:00 AM $195 $140 $150

10:30–11:15 AM 10:30–11:15 AM 10:15–11:00 AM $195 $140 $150

11:30–12:15 PM 1:00–1:45 PM 11:15–12:00 PM $195 $140 $150

2:00–2:45 PM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Creative Dance 10:30–11:15 AM 3:00–3:45 PM 2:15–3:00 PM $195 $140 $150

3:15–4:00 PM $195 $140 $150

4:15–5:00 PM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Dress Up Drama 9:30–10:15 AM 1:00–1:45 PM $195 $140 $150

10:30–11:15 AM 2:00–2:45 PM $195 $140 $150

1:00–1:45 PM $195 $140 $150

2:00–2:45 PM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Half Day Art Immersion 9:45–11:45 AM $390 $270 $300

3–5 Making Music 10:30–11:15 AM $195 $140 $150

3–5 Mixed Media & Sculpture 9:30–10:15 AM 1:00–1:45 PM 9:30–10:15 AM $195 $140 $150

10:30–11:15 AM 2:00–2:45 PM 10:30–11:15 AM $195 $140 $150

1:00–1:45 PM 1:00–1:45 PM $195 $140 $150

2:00–2:45 PM 2:00–2:45 PM $195 $140 $150

4–5 Creative Dance 10:30–11:15 AM 2:00–2:45 PM 10:15–11:00 AM $195 $140 $150

11:15–12:00 PM $195 $140 $150

4–6 Digital Discovery 9:45–10:45 AM $245 $170 $190

11:00–12:00 PM $245 $170 $190




6–8Architecture: Making &

Meaning4:00–5:30 PM 9:30–11:00 AM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Cartooning 4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Classical Animation 9:30–11:00 AM 11:30–1:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Clay Sculpture 11:30–1:00 PM 11:30–1:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Creative Drama 4:00–5:30 PM 1:15–2:45 PM 10:45–12:15 PM $280 195 $215

6–8 Drawing & Painting 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM 9:30–11:00 AM 9:30–11:00 AM $315 $290 $240


6–8 Drawing & Painting 1:30–3:00 PM $315 – –

6–8Drawing, Painting &

Printmaking4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Eco Art 9:30–11:00 AM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Kid Tech 4:00–5:30 PM 11:30–1:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Mixed Media & Sculpture 4:00–5:30 PM 1:30–3:00 PM $315 $220 $240

6–8 Musical Theatre 4:00–5:30 PM 12:30–2:00 PM $280 $195 $215

6–8 Wood, Clay & Papier Mâché 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240






9–12Architecture:

Digital Spaces and Places4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12Architecture:

Drawing & Model Making4:00–5:30 PM 11:30–1:00 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Cartooning 4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Classical Animation 4:00–5:30 PM 9:30–11:00 AM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Clay Sculpture 4:00–5:30 PM 9:30–11:00 AM 1:30–3:00 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Claymation 4:00–5:30 PM 11:30–1:00 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Computer Animation 4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Creative Drama 4:00–5:30 PM 4:30–6:00 PM $280 $195 $215

EARLY LEARNING (AGES 2–6) CONTINUED




4–6 Drawing & Painting 9:30–10:45 AM $245 $170 $190

12:45–2:00 PM $245 $170 $190

2:15–3:30 PM $245 $170 $190

4–6 Making Music 11:00–12:00 PM $240 $165 $190

5–6 Creative Drama 12:15–1:15 PM 9:30–10:30 AM $265 $185 $205


5:15–6:30 PM $265 $185 $205

5–6 Mixed Media & Sculpture 4:00–5:15 PM 3:45–5:00 PM 2:15–3:30 PM $265 $185 $205





9–12 Drawing & Painting 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM 4:00–5:30 PM 11:30–1:00 PM 11:30–1:00 PM $315 $220 $240

3:15–4:45 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12Drawing & Sketching

Techniques4:00–5:30 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Making Music Digitally 12:30–2:00 PM $315 $220 $240

9–12 Media Arts 9:30–11:00 AM $315 $220 $240



9–12Photography for

Home Learners1:00–3:00 PM $420 $290 $325


10–12 Clay Sculpture: Advanced 3:15–5:15 PM $420 $290 $325

10–12Drawing & Painting:

Advanced4:00–6:00 PM 1:00–3:00 PM $420 $290 $325


Techniques: Advanced4:00–6:00 PM $420 $290 $325

10–12 Film Making and Video Art 1:30–3:30 PM $370 $255 $285

10–12 Photography Foundation 4:00–6:00 PM 1:30–3:30 PM $420 $290 $325

schedules & fees – Vancouver continued

INTERMEDIATE (AGES 9–12) CONTINUED

TEEN (AGES 13–19)






13–19 Advanced Clay Sculpture 1:00–3:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19Architecture &

Environmental Design1:30–3:30 PM $420 $290 $325


13–19 Claymation 6:00–8:00 PM $370 $255 $285

13–19 Computer Animation 6:00–8:00 PM $370 $255 $285

13–19 Digital Photography 6:00–8:00 PM $370 $255 $285


13–19Drawing & Painting:

Advanced3:00–5:00 PM $420 $290 $325


Techniques6:00–8:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Fashion Design 6:00–8:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Fashion Foundation 6:00–8:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Fashion Illustration 6:00–8:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Film Making and Video Art 4:00–6:00 PM $370 $255 $285




13–19 Fine Art Studio 2:30–4:30 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Interior Architecture 6:00–8:00 PM $420 $290 $290

13–19Jewelry: Accessorize Your

Fashion Line6:00–8:00 PM $420 $270 $325

13–19 Media Arts 6:00–8:00 PM $370 $255 $285

13–19Mixed Media & Clay

Sculpture3:30–5:30 $390 $270 $300



13–19Photography:

Projects and Portfolio12:00–2:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Photography: Image Making 4:00–6:00 PM $420 $290 $325

13–19 Scene Study 6:30–8:30 PM $370 $255 $335

13–19Stage Combat with

Acadamie Duello6:30–8:30 PM $416 $288 $325



10–12 Musical Theatre Intensive 6:00–8:00 PM $950

10–12 Youth Theatre Intensive 4:30–6:30 PM $950

year-long programsYear-long programs offer an intensive learning experience for young artists. For program dates, see P47.


PRE-PROFESSIONAL (AGES 13–19)



13–15 Junior Theatre Troupe 6:00–9:00 PM 6:00–9:00 PM $2,400

13–19 Laboratory Theatre Troupe 6:00–9:00 PM $1,500

13–19 Musical Theatre Troupe 6:00–9:00 PM 6:00–9:00 PM $2,400

15–19 Senior Theatre Troupe 6:00–9:00 PM 2:00–5:00 PM $2,400

16–19 Young Directors Program 2:00–4:00 PM 2:00–4:00 PM 2:00–4:00 PM $1,400



13–16 Teen Theatre Intensive 7:00–9:00 PM $950

13–19 Show Choir Intensive 6:30–8:30 PM $950

TEEN (AGES 13–19)

TEEN (AGES 13–19) CONTINUED


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Instructors or program content may be changed at Arts Umbrella’s discretion, without notice. Information on the online registration system should be considered the most up-to-date.

Some programs and classes may have specific requirements and policies. Please visit the website or contact Student Services for details.

AGE Arts Umbrella reserves the right to with-draw students who have been registered into the incorrect age category.

ATTENDANCE Every child who attends a class at Arts Umbrella must be registered through online registration or by Student Ser-vices. Instructors do not have the ability to register students. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class and unregistered students will be directed to Student Services.

PARENT PICK-UP Arts Umbrella is not responsible for students before or after class time. If a parent/guardian is late picking up a child from class, a fee of $10 will be charged. Repeated lateness may lead to discharge from the class with no refund.

FIELD TRIPS Instructors may lead supervised excur-sions during class time. Parental permis-sion for these excursions is required at time of registration. Front Desk staff are informed as to location and times of all excursions by instructors before leaving the building.

MEDICAL/LEARNING NEEDS Parents/guardians are required to inform Arts Umbrella at the time of registration of any allergies, or physical, emotional or learning needs their children may have.

LANGUAGE For safety reasons, all students must have a comprehensive understanding of English before attending classes.

ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY Arts Umbrella reserves the right to pho-tograph and film students and their work for advertising and publicity purposes. Arts Umbrella reserves the right to use student artwork for exhibition at no charge. Parental permission is requested at time of registration.

FEES Applicable program fees must be paid in full upon registration. A charge of $25 will apply to returned cheques.

A $10 processing fee will be added to any registrations processed within 2 weeks of the Session start date.

Payment can be made by cheque, cash, VISA, American Express or MasterCard.

WITHDRAWALS, TRANSFERS AND REFUNDS All withdrawal and transfer requests must be received in writing. Non-attendance or non-payment of outstanding fees does not constitute a formal withdrawal. Requests related to Vancouver area classes may be dropped off, faxed to 604.681.5285 or e-mailed to [email protected]. For requests related to Surrey area classes, please contact 604.535.1127.

Fall, Winter, Spring Session• Withdrawals $50• Transfers: $25• Deadline: 48 hours after the 2nd class

Year-Long Programs (Dance and Theatre)Withdrawals: • 2 weeks before start of program $100• Before Sep. 30 - Arts Umbrella retains 30%• Before Dec. 1 - Arts Umbrella retains 50%• After Dec. 1 - Arts Umbrella retains 100%

WITHDRAWALS, TRANSFERS AND REFUNDS: CONTINUEDDance - Graduate ProgramAn adminitrative fee of $100 will apply to withdrawals. Arts Umbrella will refund program fees to students who withdraw (voluntarily or involuntarily) within each term as follows: • Before the First Day of Term:

100% Refund (less adminitrative fee and deposit)

• First, Second and Third Day of Term: 80% Refund (less administrative fee and non-refundable fees)

• Fourth, Fifth Day of Term: 50% Refund (less administrative fee and non-refundable fees)

• After Fifth Day of Term: No Refund

Spring Break & Summer Programs• Withdrawals: 2 weeks before start of

program $100; not accepted after the deadline.

• Transfers: $50

Summer Dance Intensive• Withdrawals: 2 weeks before start of

program $150; not accepted after the deadline.

• Transfers: $50

ILLNESS OR INJURY A pro-rated refund may be issued outside of the above time guidelines if a written request is accompanied by a physician’s note.

REMOVAL FOR CONDUCT Arts Umbrella reserves the right to remove any student who fails to comply with its rules and regulations or who engages in any activity deemed contrary to the fulfill-ment of Arts Umbrella’s objectives by the Director, Programming. In such an event, Arts Umbrella will be owed the fees for the complete session. Bursary recipients will be asked to reimburse the full value of any bursaries used toward their cur-rent registration.

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important datesWHEN TO REGISTERFall, Winter and Spring Sessions: registration begins June 1, 2013.

Spring Break Programs:registration begins November 1, 2013.

Summer Programs: registration begins February 1, 2014.

GENERAL PROGRAM DATESFall Session: 13 weeks September 9–December 9, 2013 (with additional Monday make-up classes on December 16)

Winter Session: 9 weeks January 6–March 10, 2014

Spring Session: 10 weeks March 31–June 9, 2014 (with additional Monday & Friday make-up classes on June 13 & 16)

Please note: year-long programs have different dates.

See the website or contact Student Services for details.

SPRING BREAK DATESSession 1: March 17–21, 2014 Session 2: March 24–28, 2014

SUMMER PROGRAM DATES Session 1: June 30–July 11, 2014 - Vancouver Registration begins February 3, 2014

Session 2: July 15–26, 2014 - Vancouver Registration begins February 11, 2014

Please check the Arts Umbrella website for latest updates on the Surrey Summer program.

Junior Summer Dance Intensive: July 29–August 2, 2013 July 28–August 1, 2014

Summer Dance Intensive: August 4–22, 2014

DANCE PROGRAM Registration for 2013–2014: begins June 24, 2013

Program dates: September 9, 2013–June 14, 2014

Registration for 2014–2015: begins June 23, 2014

ARTS UMBRELLA CLOSURES No classes or programs take place on the following days, unless otherwise noted for specific programs.

Labour Day: Monday, September 2, 2013 Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 7, 2013 Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11, 2013Winter Break: December 25, 2013–January 1, 2014 Family Day: February 10, 2014 Easter Weekend: April 18–21, 2014 Victoria Day: Monday, May 19, 2014 Canada Day: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 BC Day: Monday, August 4, 2014

Extreme Weather Closure Procedure In times of extreme weather, Arts Umbrella closure procedure aligns with that of the local public school district. In the event public schools are closed due to weather conditions, Arts Umbrella classes will also be cancelled. School closures are announced on local radio, television, and school board websites.

Arts Umbrella strives to meet the needs of all students and their families, ensuring their Arts Umbrella experience is positive and arts learning is maximized.

Contact the Student Services office for information related to classes, programs and registration, including:

For more information about Outreach programs, see P10. For information on bursaries, contact Student Services.

student services

Vancouver:604.681.5268 Fax: 604.681.5285 [email protected]

Registration Specialist, Student Services604.681.5268 x200 Coordinator, Student Services604.681.5268 x222

South Surrey:[email protected]

SUPPORTING LEARNING AND ACCESSIBILITY CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES

• age and level placement information• class curriculum details• online registration questions• registration change requests

• withdrawal information • payments and fee schedule• bursary requests• scholarship program information


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Dance Photos by: Michael SlobodianTheatre Photos by: JLS Photography & Elisha WalkerPhotos by: JLS Photography, unless otherwise noted

ARTS UMBRELLA GRANVILLE ISLAND1286 Cartwright StreetVancouver, BC V6H 3R8T 604.681.5268Reception: x0Registration: [email protected]

ARTS UMBRELLA Q777 East 7 AvenueVancouver, BC V5T 1M4T [email protected]

ARTS UMBRELLA SOUTH SURREYThe Shops at Morgan Crossing116 – 15850 26 AvenueSurrey, BC V3S 2N6T [email protected]

ARTS UMBRELLA SURREY CENTREPark Place – Surrey Centre102 – 13678 100 Avenue Surrey, BC V3T 1H9T [email protected]

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