This program is designed for students ages 5-18. This popular 10 month program runs along the school year from September- June. Classes are capped at small sizes to ensure optimal individualized attention. All classes are built in a customised fashion to cater to the needs of all students enrolled, and are designed to promote every child’s success.

Studio 51’s philosophy is to utilize drama as a vehicle to educate students how to be proficient with communication. The engaging and fun spirit of drama can entice the most disinterested student into learning. We believe that public speaking cannot be taught through a text book, and through engaging with speech skills in an entertaining and practical way, the results are much more profound and have proven to resonate within the student long term. Each class students will engage with improvisation, play creation, scene study, theatre games, puppetry, poetry, storytelling and much more! Through the facilitated group activities and individualized coaching, students will practice fundamental speech skills such as: projection, eye contact, gesture, physical stance, facial expression, clarity etc. Through working on both individual and group projects, students will develop a new found sense of confidence and presentation pizzazz!

Students will also have several opportunities during our studio year to get on stage and showcase their skills! Students of Studio 51 participate annually in local Speech Arts Festivals and also partake in the Studio 51's annual showcase performance event.

Do you have an upcoming audition for an arts school? Or do you have an upcoming interview for one of the top private schools or universities? Anxious about an important job interview coming up? We’ve got you covered! Studio 51 offers private, one-on-one coaching sessions to help prepare individuals for both interviews and auditions. We have successfully helped countless individuals enter into the top schools and jobs of their choice, through careful and detailed training. After completing sessions, students will feel confident and prepared to walk into any interview or audition scenario. These classes are customised based on the individual needs of a student and the nature of the interview. Please contact the studio for more details regarding your upcoming interview/audition.

What better way to spend your summer than learning with your favourite Studio 51 teachers and friends! This summer Studio 51 will be offering an amazing full day summer camp! Our camps are fun, safe, creative and educational! Designed to boost confidence and finesse speaking skills!

There will be 3 sessions of day camp offered at Studio 51 this summer:

• The Ultimate Drama and Public Speaking Fusion Camp
  July 2nd - July 12th, 2024
  9am - 4pm
  (9 day camp as we will be closed July 1, 2024 for Canada Day)
• Talk Like a Boss Camp: Debate, Public Speaking, Leadership and Dramatic Presentation
  July 15th - July 26th, 2024
  9am - 4pm
• From the Page to the Stage: Finding your Voice Through Creative Writing and Stage Performance
  July 29th - August 2nd (1 week session)
  9am - 4pm

Extended Care up until 5pm available!

We also have the following Summer Drama Evening Classes Available:

• Fri-YAY Drama and Public Speaking Program
  Friday’s in July
  5pm - 6:15pm

Please contact the Studio to obtain your Summer Camp Guide to learn more about these amazing summer offerings.

With customized classes in a small group environment, students will work collaboratively and individually to achieve academic success. Studio 51’s English Enrichment Program has 5 main goals:

1. EXPOSURE: Expose the student to a variety of writing styles that they will encounter in a school environment
2. PRACTICE: Practice writing in order to strengthen their skill set
3. THINK BEYOND THE TEXT: Apply critical and analytical thinking to the texts that we work with
4. DEVELOP SELF AWARENESS: Assist student in discovering their literacy challenges and strengths
5. INCREASE CONFIDENCE: Increase confidence in writing and reading abilities

Our program explores various writing styles and conventions. Much like all other Studio 51 Programs, our English Enrichment Program is customized and tailor made to suit the needs of the students enrolled. Throughout the course, some of our major focuses will include:

1. Grammar
2. Vocabulary
3. Sentence structure
4. Developing a clear topic sentence
5. Structuring and organizing a paper
6. Using details and evidence to support claims
7. Developing thesis statements
8. Finding personal and creative voice in work

Our English Enrichment courses always include a novel study/book club component, which will allow students to collaboratively analyze and discover various works of literature. This course is sure to engage all students, while providing them with an academic boost that will keep them polished and prepared for school.

*This program is available annually and in the summer. Spaces are very limited. Please contact Studio 51 for scheduling information.