Geography
Media Literacy
Science and the Environment
Behind the Curtain
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
K-12
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Multidisciplinary hands-on programmes – offered in partnership with leading professional dance and theatre companies (as part of Harbourfront Centre's World Stage and NextSteps – that expose students to performance and culture. Each programme includes a matinee performance, an interactive audience talk-back session, and can be followed by a hands-on workshop.
The full list of our Behind the Curtain partners for the 2009-2010 school year and age-appropriateness guidelines will be posted by September 09.
Breaking Bread
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
9-12
Your class has the rare opportunity to meet with leading artists and discuss their art forms, their choices and the facilitation of these choices. A monthly lunch offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of contemporary visual artists, performers, editors, producers and writers. More information will be posted shortly!
Master Class Artist in Residence
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
9-12
Multi-award nominated singer songwriter Marc Nadjiwan joins Harbourfront Centre in our pilot Artist-in-Residence programme. For a limited time, Marc will be available to work with aspiring songwriters and singers, helping them find their voices. More information will be posted shortly!
Musical Explorations
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
4-8
HALF DAY FULL DAY
Explore the wonders of music at Canada’s foremost centre for contemporary art! With our experienced professional musicians, dancers and Artist Educators, discover music in new and exciting ways. Tailor your visit to include movement, song and rhythm.
Pick your tradition or style: African or South American
Pick your discipline: Drumming (African) or Percussion (South American), Dance (African: gumboot, stomp, and more) or Dance (South American: salsa, rumba, flamenco, and more)
Storytelling in Miss Lou's Room
Performance, Art & More
K-4
FULL DAY
Miss Lou was an educator, actress, dramatist, storyteller, poet and broadcaster. In this interactive museum dedicated to her incredible talents, students will learn about Miss Lou's legacy through story and song, and create their own unique tales, followed by a creative arts component. Choose from the following activities to compliment the storytelling portion:
• Accordian Books
• Painting
• Creative Movement
Urban Dance in Social Context
PERFORMANCE, ART... AND MORE
9-12
HALF DAY FULL DAY
We explore the ramifications of the global youth explosion through hip hop dance, music and art culture. It’s all about respect − how to achieve it and who deserves it. Harbourfront Centre’s Dalton Higgins − one of Canada’s foremost experts in this field − has worked with our Art Educators to provide unique insight into this global phenomenon.
