School of Musical Theatre
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.
Open Communication
Transparent Pricing
No Membership Fees
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.
Maddie
Musical Theatre Director • PPA Musical Theatre Dipl.
Maddi is a Musical Theatre performer from the UK. Training from a young age and working professionally in the industry from sixteen. Maddi trained at Stagewise School for Performing Arts, Leaf Studio School and Performance Preparation Academy and then went on to work in shows across the UK.
Her career so far has seen her play ‘Marty’ in Grease, ‘Cinderella’ in Once Upon A Princess (UK Tour) and in multiple Pantomimes, as well as some work in TV and Film. Whilst working two seasons as the resident vocalist at resorts around the UK Maddi had the opportunity to direct and choreograph new shows as well as performing in them.
Since leaving the UK Maddi has turned her talents to teaching and sharing her passion for performing. From teaching classes at the stage school she trained at when she was younger to working in the USA as Musical Theatre Director at a summer camp, and now that she has moved to Vancouver; Maddi is excited to be joining the Motion & Music family, with hopes to inspire the next generation of Musical Theatre performers!
Julia
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