Musical Theatre
Ensemble
Classes Located at Binbrook Agricultural Hall | 2600 HWY 56 Binbrook, ON
INTERMEDIATE | Ages 10 - 18 | Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm | October 1st - November 28th | $450.00
This short-term program focuses on skill-building in a small group setting and is perfect for beginners or intermediate students looking to sharpen their musical theatre technique. Students will focus on ensemble singing with harmony work, musical theatre choreography, stage presence, working collaboratively and performance confidence. The Ensemble program fosters a strong sense of community and is designed to help performers develop skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. All participants are featured in our November CCPAC Showcase.
Students interested in progressing to the Intermediate Musical Theatre class are strongly encouraged to take Musical Theatre Ensemble. This class focuses on building up foundational performance skills, ensemble awareness, audition understanding and confidence which are key elements that help prepare performers for the expectations and opportunities within the Intermediate level. This class will be used to assist in the casting of the Intermediate program.
Showcase Rehearsal: November 27th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Showcase Performance: November 28th 1:00pm & 5:00pm
Meet the Team
Danielle Viola (she/her)
Vocal / Drama InstructorDani is the Programming Director of Curtain Call Performing Arts Company and brings extensive experience as a director, choreographer, performer, producer, educator, and arts administrator. She holds an honours Bachelor of Education in the Arts with a focus on direction and production for youth performers. Dani has directed, choreographed and music directed numerous musical theatre productions and is passionate about creating challenging, supportive environments where young performers can grow as artists, build confidence, and develop their skills. Her recent performance credits include Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, and she will take on the role of Miss Hannigan in CCPAC’s upcoming production of Annie.
Emma Clarke (she/her)
Dance InstructorEmma holds a Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and brings experience as a performer, choreographer, director, and arts educator. She has trained in a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, and has been involved with musical theatre for over 10 years. Emma strives to help young dancers develop foundational skills in technique, musicality, movement quality and performance while encouraging them to explore. She believes that theatre should be a space where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn. Emma’s recent choreography credits include Newsies (CCPAC) and Grease (Brock MT), and recently has performed in Pippin (Lewis, CCPAC) and Footloose (Ren, CCPAC).
FAQs
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No prior experience is required to join the first session of Musical Theatre Ensemble. It's a great starting point for students ages 10–18 to build confidence, learn ensemble singing, choreography, and develop basic performance skills in a supportive group setting.
For the second session, some previous experience—such as participation in the first session or a similar program—is recommended but not mandatory. This session moves at a slightly faster pace and includes solo work, advanced dance, harmony singing, acting workshops, and audition preparation. It’s ideal for students who are ready to challenge themselves and work toward our Intermediate or Advanced programs.
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Mandatory dates are essential to the success of the production and the safety and confidence of all performers. Each cast member plays a crucial role, and missing key rehearsals or performances affects not only their own preparation but also the entire ensemble. Tech week is when we finalize staging, lighting, cues, and transitions—these cannot be learned or adjusted last minute. Absences during mandatory dates create disruptions and place extra pressure on the rest of the team. For this reason, we require full commitment to mandatory dates in order to participate in the program.
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100% refund will be given prior to the first day of classes | a $75 Admin Fee will be charged
50% refund will be given after the first class
There are no refunds following the first class / or casting decisions. Which ever comes first.
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Students will have the option to purchase a show shirt if they wish. The only additional costs that may arise are for required footwear and undergarments specific to the production. If CCPAC retains these items after the show, reimbursement arrangements can be made.