School of Musical Theatre

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Student Centric Musical Theatre Programs

We’re Here to Help You Discover the Joy of Performing On Stage

Motion & Music offers high-quality training in a child-centric setting. Our mission is to enrich our students’ lives through imaginative play, the power of creativity, and the joy of the stage. We do this by focusing on each cast members personal development & well-being by prioritizing foundational voice and dance instruction helping them prepare for future opportunities in theatre, dance and music.

We aim to provide an honest arts education experience for our families. This means open lines of communication with our staff & directors, transparent policies & pricing, and no hidden annual membership fees (e.g. registration fee, administration fee) or expensive year-end recital tickets. We keep our approach simple and fair, with the artist and their families in mind.

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Open Communication

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No Membership Fees

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No Expensive Tickets

Musical Theatre Production Program

The Heart Of Our Program Lies in Collaboration

The intersection of dance and music lies at the heart of our Musical Theatre program. Working with professional performers, dancers and musicians, our castmembers get the opportunity to develop a full musical theatre production. Throughout the season castmembers gain valuable stage time, by performing dance and music numbers at our Winter Showcase, Year End Dance and Spring Music Recitals. The season concludes with a major performance at the beautiful Anvil Centre Theatre in New Westminster. Alongside our production Cast, Motion & Music dancers, musicians, and young musical theatre performers aid in creating a dynamic, collaborative, and memorable show.

From Professional Actors to Lifelong Educators, Learn More About Your Musical Theatre Teacher.

Nicole

Musical Theatre Co-Director & Choreographer • BFA York University (Dance & Economics)

Nicole is a dancer, award-winning choreographer, and musical enthusiast from Stoney Creek, Ontario. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours from York University, double-majoring in Dance Education and Economics. Nicole has been a lifelong performer, competing in dance into her adulthood and appearing in West Side Story with Theatre Ancaster during the Summer of 2025.

Nicole began dancing as soon as she could walk and comes from a family of movers. At age 12 she began competing in dance and has never looked back. Through attending an Arts Secondary School she became exposed to the arts outside of dance and became more well rounded and versatile in her training. Nicole has been working with children, both in and out of a dance studio setting, for 9 years. Her flair for the dramatic and outgoing personality has contributed to her performance and teaching ability.

Her enthusiasm for dance, passion for working with the next generation of artists, and her expertise in communication and client relations makes her an invaluable member of our team. Nicole believes that dance is a powerful form of expression and is proud to contribute to a studio that fosters both creativity and community.

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Julia

Musical Theatre Co-Director & Music Director • VCC Bachelor of Applied Music

Julia is a vocalist and contemporary singer-songwriter based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Julia is has a Bachelor of Applied Music Degree at Vancouver Community College, where she majored as a Singer/Songwriter.

Julia began voice lessons when she was thirteen years old and has since received training in a variety of styles, including contemporary, musical theatre, and classical. As a young songwriter lacking much understanding of music theory, Julia struggled to translate the music in her head into reality. Now, Julia hopes to mentor young singers and songwriters and encourage them to connect the theoretical and emotional aspects of their musical expression. Julia strives to support her students in developing their healthiest and most authentic voice, as well as fostering a healthy relationship with ear training and harmony.

“A Fantastic Academy Providing Kids The Opportunity To Gain Confidence And Joy In Their Musical Abilities. The Teachers Are Wonderful And The Environment Is Fun, Loving, And Comfortable.”

— Cathy