Yellow Door Theatre Project's recreational classes
2026/2027 Season
All 2026-27 Seasonal programs will culminate in a final in-studio Open House for families prior to Christmas and at the end of May. Tuition is monthly.
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
NOTE: We must have a minimum of 6 registrations per class in order for it to be offered in the Fall. We offer a wide range of classes in: Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre Production, Film, Dance, & Art.
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Monday:
Film Academy (Ages 13-18) Instructor: Carter
This class gives teens hands-on experience in every stage of film production—from writing and directing to filming and editing. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll build valuable skills, gain confidence, and explore a medium that’s already a big part of your daily life. No prior experience needed.
Mondays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $100 monthly
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This class offers a deeper dive into musical theatre skills. Students will explore more advanced singing techniques, character development, and choreography while continuing to build creativity and confidence. Through engaging drama activities, scene work, and musical numbers, kids will strengthen their performance abilities and work collaboratively as an ensemble. Great for children who already love to perform, as well as those who are just beginning their journey into musical theatre.
Mondays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
Musical Theatre (Ages 8-10) Instructor: Celeste
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This class offers a deeper dive into musical theatre skills. Students will explore more advanced singing techniques, character development, and choreography while continuing to build creativity and confidence. Through engaging drama activities, scene work, and musical numbers, kids will strengthen their performance abilities and work collaboratively as an ensemble. Great for children who already love to perform, as well as those who are just beginning their journey into musical theatre.
Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
Musical Theatre (Ages 8-10) Instructor: Celeste
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This class offers a deeper dive into musical theatre skills. Students will explore more advanced singing techniques, character development, and choreography while continuing to build creativity and confidence. Through engaging drama activities, scene work, and musical numbers, kids will strengthen their performance abilities and work collaboratively as an ensemble. Great for children who already love to perform, as well as those who are just beginning their journey into musical theatre.
Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
Musical Theatre (Ages 11-13) Instructor: Celeste
Tuesday:
Acting for the Stage (Ages 14-17) Instructors: Warren
Yellow Door Theatre’s Acting for the Stage classes for ages 14-17 offer a dynamic environment for young actors to hone their craft. These classes develop essential skills like voice projection, character development, and stage presence. Participants will explore various theatrical styles, building confidence, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, these classes provide a supportive space to grow and shine both on and off stage.
Tuesdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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Junior Artists (ages 6-12) Instructor: Lisa
Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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Art has an amazing way of fostering self expression, communication, personal growth and can be integral to positive mental health. In these sessions we’ll have a lot of fun examining a variety of projects and materials. Together we’ll explore drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, clay, printmaking and mixed media. Supplies included in cost.
Art Class for adults (Suitable for Ages 13 - adults) Instructor: Lisa
Tuesdays 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $100.00 monthly
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Art is for everyone! Absolutely no experience needed. Lisa will take you step by step through an assortment of materials. It is a practice that can be a source of comfort, relaxation, reflection, joy and inspiration. In this introductory class we’ll explore a range of materials and projects in types of drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, printmaking, pastel, and different types of clay. Let me help you nurture your inner artist! Supplies are included in cost except for a small materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class.
Wednesday:
Musical Theatre (ages 4-5) Instructor: Celeste
This playful and imaginative class introduces our youngest performers to the magic of musical theatre! Through fun drama games, simple songs, and creative movement, children begin to explore the basics of singing, acting, and dancing in a supportive, encouraging space. Kids will build confidence, coordination, and social skills as they express themselves through storytelling, character play, and group activities. No experience is needed, just a big imagination and a readiness to have fun!
Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Cost: $55.00 monthly
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click here for further details & to register
This class offers a deeper dive into musical theatre skills. Students will explore more advanced singing techniques, character development, and choreography while continuing to build creativity and confidence. Through engaging drama activities, scene work, and musical numbers, kids will strengthen their performance abilities and work collaboratively as an ensemble. Great for children who already love to perform, as well as those who are just beginning their journey into musical theatre.
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
Musical Theatre (Ages 11-13) Instructor: Celeste
Musical Theatre (ages 6-7) Instructor: Celeste
Our class for ages 6-7 builds on the basics with more focused work in singing, acting, and dancing, while still keeping things playful and fun! Through energetic drama games, vocal exercises, and beginner choreography, students develop stage presence, creativity, and teamwork. This class encourages kids to express themselves more confidently, explore characters, and begin to understand simple performance techniques in a warm and supportive environment. This class is perfect for kids who love to perform, or those just beginning to find their voice.
Wednesdays 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $55.00 monthly
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Musical Theatre (Ages 8-10) Instructor: Celeste
This class offers a deeper dive into musical theatre skills. Students will explore more advanced singing techniques, character development, and choreography while continuing to build creativity and confidence. Through engaging drama activities, scene work, and musical numbers, kids will strengthen their performance abilities and work collaboratively as an ensemble. Great for children who already love to perform, as well as those who are just beginning their journey into musical theatre.
Wednesdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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Tailored for ages 13–17, This is a Technique & Performance Dance Class!
Are you eager to grow both technically and artistically?
This high-energy, skill-building dance class is designed for dedicated dancers looking to elevate their technique and performance quality and is perfect for audition preparation for productions or College. Each class will focus on developing core dance fundamentals through structured technique drills, across-the-floor progressions, and center combinations, enhancing dancers' control, precision, and artistry.
In addition to technical work, dancers will train in flexibility and strength, incorporating conditioning exercises to support safe, sustainable movement and improve overall athleticism.
This class also includes competition preparation, where students will learn and rehearse a polished routine to be performed at one dance competition during the season. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork, stage presence, and executing choreography with confidence and expression.
Competition: There is an option to participate in Shock dance comp, which takes place beginning of May at the Niagara Community Center. (Fees are not posted on website, guessing roughly $25-$30)
Costume fee: $100
It is NOT mandatory to participate in the competition.
NOTE: We must have a minimum of 6 registrations per class in order for it to be offered in the Fall.
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
Dance Combo: Jazz/TAP (Ages 13-17) Instructor: Celeste
Thursday:
Devised Theatre (ages 10-13) Instructor: SaBRINA MERKS
In our Devised Theatre Class for ages 10–13, participants will embark on a creative journey to becoming intriguing storytellers. Building off of their own ideas and those of others, children will have the opportunity to craft their own characters, short monologues and scenes with guidance from our instructor. Join us for an exciting creative exploration through games, activities and workshop style classes.
Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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devised Theatre (ages 7-9) Instructor: SaBRINA MERKS
Welcome to our NEW Devised Theatre Class designed specifically for 7 to 9 year olds! Does your child have a knack for storytelling? Introduce your child to the art of creation and devising for the stage in this exciting class! Participants will be learning beginner performance and improvisational skills through a series of games and activities.
Thursdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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Music & Movement (ages 2.5 to 4 years) Instructor: TBD
Does your toddler love to move and groove? Introduce them to the basics of rhythm and beat in our music and movement class! Using instruments like bells, drums and shakers, they will thrive in a musical environment alongside other music lovers their own age.
Thursdays 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Cost: $50.00 monthy
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Music & Movement (ages 2.5 to 4 years) Instructor: TBD
Does your toddler love to move and groove? Introduce them to the basics of rhythm and beat in our music and movement class! Using instruments like bells, drums and shakers, they will thrive in a musical environment alongside other music lovers their own age.
Thursdays 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $50.00 monthy
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Saturday:
Advanced Musical theatre (ages 10-13) Instructor: Andorlie & celeste
NEW this year! Calling All Musical Theatre Stars!
This Advanced Musical Theatre class is designed specifically for the serious musical theatre student! Get ready to take your skills to the next level as we take you on an exciting journey through the world of musical theatre.
In this dynamic class, we offer intensive training to hone your musical theatre chops and to prepare you for the spotlight. But that's not all! Our Advanced Musical Theatre class is not complete without the combination of music and choreography. Our experienced instructors will teach you how to master show stopping musical numbers, And, of course, get ready to show off your fancy footwork with exciting dance routines that will leave everyone in awe.
Take your passion for musical theatre to new heights, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Enroll and let your star quality shine!
*Please note that Students will be expected to prepare solos for performance in class the first month of class. This will give the Instructors the criteria that they will need to be able to select and cast participants appropriately in selected scenes.
Saturdays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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Jazz/Tap Combo (ages 8-14) Instructor: Celeste *
Our Jazz and Tap Combo class for ages 8-14 is designed to give young performers a strong foundation in two key styles of dance essential for musical theatre. In this class, students will develop proper jazz and tap technique through warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and fun, performance-ready routines. Jazz training will include dynamic movement, isolations, flexibility, and expressive performance skills, while tap will emphasize rhythm, timing, and clarity of sound. This class not only builds strength, coordination, and musicality but also helps prepare students for the demands of musical theatre auditions and stage performances. Dancers will gain confidence, stage presence, and the ability to learn and retain choreography quickly, valuable skills for any aspiring performer. Whether your child is new to dance or looking to sharpen their technique, this class offers a supportive and energetic environment where they can grow as dancers and musical theatre artists.
*PREREQUISITE FOR ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE AGES 10-13
Saturdays 10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Cost: $60.00 monthly
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Music & Movement (ages 2.5 to 4 years) Instructor: TBD
Does your toddler love to move and groove? Introduce them to the basics of rhythm and beat in our music and movement class! Using instruments like bells, drums and shakers, they will thrive in a musical environment alongside other music lovers their own age.
Saturdays 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Cost: $50.00 monthy