NOW ENROLLING: Fall Theater and Dance Programs at Enchanted Garden

Enchanted Garden in Ridgefield is offering a variety of theater and dance programs this fall for children of all ages. Enrollment is open and going on now. Please register online here, call 203-894-1987 or email enchantedgardenarts@mac.com and be sure to mention that you heard about these programs from Macaroni Kid.

THEATER CLASSES
From princesses and pirates to fairytales and zombies, the variety of theater classes that Enchanted Garden has lined up for this fall are sure to ignite your child’s creativity while providing a fun, nurturing environment in which to learn. Classes are designed to teach theater skills, build self-confidence and engage in a collaborative process all while having fun. Theater classes are taught by highly trained professional instructors Amanda Bloom Robbins and Wendy Mitchell whose love for and experience in the arts (both have extensive backgrounds in theater and music) are sure to inspire your child to learn and grow.

Below are the classes being offered this fall. See here for a full, more detailed description of each class and to register.

• The Princess and the Pirates (Pre-K-Grade 2): Ahoy Mateys! This class will tell the tale of the Royal Princess Sheelagh of Connacht and her journey from an abbey in France to the Delectable Land of Candy. Performances at end of each session.

• Fairytale Theater (Ages 3-5): This class will use critically-acclaimed, age-appropriate children’s stories as the jumping off point. Each class will begin with interactive storytelling, after which the instructor and students create a dramatic retelling of the story.

• Musical Theater (Gr. K-5): Through a warm up of energetic game play, students will learn about focus, projection, diction, breathing, stage direction, and teamwork. After warm ups, students work with the director in preparation for a performance opportunity in winter and a fully-staged musical production in spring.

• Krampus in Candyland (Grades 3-5): Krampus, a creature from ancient German folklore, tries everything to ruin a friend's party after she and her guests bully him for being different. After a fun-filled journey meeting various story characters, Krampus learns that good always wins over evil and that kindness counts. Performances at end of each session.

• Acting and Musical Theater (Grades 6-8): This class will explore all kinds of theater, including, musical theater, improv. and monologues. Performance opportunity in winter, fully staged production in the spring -- where every actor is a star.

• Zombie 80s Prom (Grades 6-8): What do you get when you mix one part Rock of Ages with two parts 80s Prom and sprinkle in a bit of zombie juice? An exciting and fun-filled musical! This production includes pumped up rock songs, cool choreography and tons of fun for ghouls of all ages. Performances at the end of each session.

DANCE CLASSES



The dance program at Enchanted Garden this fall offers something for everyone. The school encourages all dance students to receive Ballet training to develop a foundation in ballet, learning the fundamentals of body alignment, flexibility, balance, and grace. In addition to an array of ballet classes (grouped by age: 2 through 18), Enchanted Garden offers Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Breakdance, Modern, Repertory, Jazz and Broadway. Th

ere are also a number of programs that are unique to Enchanted Garden, including “Nuts About the Nutcracker,” Jazz Repertory and Production Study.

The Enchanted Garden school of dance is among the most successful in the region due in part by an accepting approach, age-appropriate learning and choreography, and attention to the individual interests and needs of each student. So whether you’re looking for your child to develop a dance education that leads to professional performance or primarily seeking a dance class as a recreational activity, Enchanted Garden and its professional and highly trained instructors will provide a rich, formative experience for your child.

See here to learn more about individual dance programs and to see the full dance schedule. Enrollment is open and going on now. Please register online here, call 203-894-1987 or email enchantedgardenarts@mac.com and be sure to mention that you heard about these programs from Macaroni Kid.