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.

Mallory

Musical Theatre Director • BA Voice/Vocal Performance

Mallory Gladman, also known as "Miss Mallo", has a strong passion for dance and music theatre education. She has spent over 16 years teaching various styles/levels of dance and musical theatre alongside her performing career.

Miss Mallo was trained in the Orlando, Florida area and started her professional performing career at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando theme parks while earning her BA in Music, Vocal Performance at Rollins College. She trained extensively in both dance and voice and had an exciting performing career in musical theatre for over 10 years, including traveling around the world performing Broadway shows on cruise ships. After retiring from performing and moving to Vancouver in 2020, she now runs an earth-friendly wedding and event planning business and continues to share her love of the performing arts through teaching and workshops. 

Miss Mallo, is SO thrilled to be Directing and Choreographing the Musical Theatre Production Program with Motion & Music Performing Arts Academy for the 2025-2026 year! She has dedicated much of her life to performing arts education and believes the most fun a young person can have is to celebrate their creativity and self-confidence in the magical world of theatre.

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Julia

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