Arts & Entertainment
Can Performing Arts Help YOUR Child?
Thinking about Acting, Singing, Theatre, and Music for Kids? Here's why the answer is "yes."
They learn that hard work pays off. They learn to work as a team. They learn empathy. They learn communication skills. They belong. Performing provides an emotional outlet for children. It allows them to
explore feelings in a safe environment. And performers are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
Arts Center of St. Charles offers acting, singing, and modeling classes for theatre, on-camera, and to build self-esteem and teach life skills. We are all about building self-esteem and core values through the performing arts. While a few participants may go on to become professional actors, ALL students will learn teamwork, improve reading skills, build confidence, and make friends! We practice non-traditional casting.
UPCOMING CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 14:
http://www.artscenterstc.org/classes
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YOUTH Improv- COMEDY for grades 3-8
YOUTH Acting for TV, Films and Commercials for grades 3-8
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PRESCHOOL Musical Theatre for ages 4-5
EARLY ELEMENTARY Musical Theatre for grades K-1
KIDS Musical Theatre for grades 2-4
MIDDLE SCHOOL Musical Theatre for grades 5-8
Late fall classes begin November 3rd.
All programs are taught by theatre professionals, and meet the Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Standards for Drama/Theatre Arts. Our open enrollment policy allows anyone to enter our programs regardless of previous experience.
Arts Center also offers private lessons in acting, singing, modeling, and music. Go to http://www.artscenterstc.org/private-coaching for more information
Interested in exploring careers? Part of our mission is to teach your to be a leader, not a follower. Arts Center of St. Charles offers you a chance to build your college and work resumes. You can also earn community service hours. The goal is to develop leadership skills in our community youth. Responsibility results in confidence. We offer volunteer INTERNSHIPS in many areas. Contact us for details.
QUESTIONS?
Tracy Whiteside
2422 W. Main St. (just west of Randall Road)
St. Charles
630-234-9506
http://www.artscenterstc.org/classes
Arts Center of St. Charles is sponsored by Self-Esteem for Life Foundation (SELF). SELF is 501 C 3
non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to building self-esteem and leadership among young people through the performing arts at Arts Center of St. Charles. Youth grades 2-college have the opportunity to take a class or create a theater production, and can audition for singing, acting and/or dancing roles. Those not interested in performing can work backstage, on sets, costumes, lighting, sound, and more. We offer volunteer internships for those interested in directing, music direction, teaching, photography, hair, costumes, props, set, makeup, marketing, fundraising, stage management, and production management.
About the founder and author: Tracy Whiteside specializes in coaching children and teens, and has been training and directing young actors for over 15 years. A photographer, modeling coach, director and performing arts teacher, Tracy has been in the entertainment and fashion business for over 35 years. She has directed over 50 youth musicals, and taught performing arts at Elgin College and Christian Youth Theatre. As a Board Member of First Street Playhouse, she directed and produced plays at the theatre. Before starting her own non-profit, Tracy developed and managed the Performing Arts Academy at Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort.
INTERESTED IN READING MORE?
https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/families/at-home/supporting-young-artists/what-the-arts-can-do
http://www.washingtonchristian.org/washington/5-great-ways-performing-arts-can-benefit-your-child
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-child/how-performing-arts-benefit-kids
