What Parents Say
“Kenzie struggles to fit in socially at school yet she has come home from Queen’s Academy each Friday night happy and feeling included in the group. I appreciate how you celebrate each child and make them feel special.”
Alison, parent
“Musical theatre is such a gift for Cora, it has helped with her confidence and feeling good being just as she is. I can’t speak enough to the role you play in this.”
Kim, parent
"It is SO important for kids to have adults in their lives outside of their parents who believe in them, see their talents, and care about them. I am really deeply grateful that Felix has you."
Julia, parent
"Ms Queen is an incredible human making the arts accessible for all children. She has welcomed Conor and made a space for him to sparkle."
Danielle, parent
“Queen has my daughter engaged. I love that this isn’t all about dance. She gets them involved with talking, singing and brainstorming"
Diane, parent
"My daughter has been with Queen’s Academy for 4 years and it’s been amazing watching her confidence grow and have so much fun. Musical Theatre is one activity Mahliya has consistently done through the years because Queen is excellent with children and always keeps it creative and super fun. We highly recommend!"
Terry, parent
"They are this little for such a short time and I want to make sure his imagination and spirit don't fade with age. I think Leo is in the right place with this after-school program, the safe space he needs to be as open and true to himself as he wants without judgement."
Angela, parent
“Michaela has come out of her shell and is able to express herself. She has gained confidence in reading and performing in front of a crowd.”
Michelle, parent
Benefits of Musical Theatre
CONFIDENCE
Queen’s Academy focuses on improving your child’s confidence and self-esteem. Our program supports children to express themselves and build confidence through fun and games in peer and parent performances.
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COMMUNICATION
Musical theatre advances children’s social interactions and communication skills. Students learn to process and respond. We practice attentiveness, listening, and memorization, which fosters support and teamwork. Queen’s Academy cultivates observational and interpretation skills which are essential abilities in order to communicate effectively.
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TEAMWORK
By sharing ideas and engaging in group discussions students cooperate and work together. Through interactive and educational games, children unite as a team. Students improve their patience, listening skills and teamwork.
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EMPATHY
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CREATIVITY
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
Queen's Academy helps children feel comfortable performing in front of people. The stage gives your child the opportunity to experiment with vocal projection, characterization, and emotions. Public speaking is a valuable skill that shows up in everyday life.
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KINAESTHETIC LEARNING & CONCENTRATION
Musical theatre stimulates the mind and body. We recognize that each child learns differently. Kinesthetic learning offers an alternative way of obtaining information. Musical theatre implements kinesthetic learning by applying physical interactive activities into our program. Queen’s Academy incorporates hands on activities, creating enjoyable learning outcomes.
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FLEXIBILITY & IMPROVISATION
Musical theatre techniques are applied to nurture flexibility, coordination, and control. Just like a muscle, your memory requires exercise. Memorization of choreography, and lines, is a big facet of flexibility. By applying improvisation into weekly practices, we are strengthening mental acuity. Improvisation is a part of everyday life. We teach valuable skills that foster confidence and encourages participation. Contributing to effective listening, responding and problem solving. Supporting creativity boosts a child’s ability to think outside the box, adapt and establish resilience.
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FRIENDSHIP