Cancellation Policy
Membership Fee
Referral Program and Other Special Offers
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the Instructors of CYPTWINTER CLASSES
ACT ONE
For kids in Pre-school/ECS
This popular class provides a fun filled introduction to drama. Developing your child’s creativity at an early age encourages social skills and confidence in your young one. Various dramatic skills are explored through games and exercises including storytelling, character building, improvisation, movement and much more!
NORTH
SOUTH
Location
Unitarian Church of Calgary:
1703 1 Street NWRiverbend Community Centre:
19 Rivervalley Drive SEDates:
Saturdays:
WINTER: Jan 21-April 14
No classes Feb 18 and Mar 31Saturdays:
WINTER: Jan 21-April 14
No classes Feb 18 and Mar 31Time
10:00am-12:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
Final Performance
April 14, 2012: Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 11:00am
Please drop your child off at 10:00amApril 14, 2012 : Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 2:00pm
Please drop your child off at 1:00pmFee
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
REGISTRATION
ACT TWO
Grade: 1 and 2
This class provides a unique and creative outlet for kids to express themselves, build confidence and meet new friends. In this class students will explore improvisation, voice and movement skills and working as an ensemble to create a final presentation. In the Winter Term, those skills will be further developed through play building and will culminate in a final scripted performance.
NORTH
SOUTH
Location
Unitarian Church of Calgary:
1703 1 Street NWRiverbend Community Centre:
19 Rivervalley Drive SEDates:
Saturdays:
WINTER: Jan 21-April 14
No classes Feb 18 and Mar 31Saturdays:
WINTER: Jan 21-April 14
No classes Feb 18 and Mar 31Time
1:00pm-3:00pm
10:00am-12:00pm
Final Performance
April 14, 2012 : Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 2:00pm
Please drop your child off at 1:00pmApril 14, 2012: Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 11:00am
Please drop your child off at 10:00am.Fee
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
REGISTRATION
ACT THREE
Grade: 3 and 4
Whether you’re brand new to drama or coming back for more, this class is sure to please. Students will be able to try out a wide variety of dramatic skills and discover what they love about theatre. In both terms there will be a final presentation showcasing your child’s talent and all the new abilities they have acquired.
NORTH
SOUTH
Location
Unitarian Church of Calgary:
1703 1 Street NWRiverbend Community Centre:
19 Rivervalley Drive SEDates:
Wednesdays:
WINTER: Jan 18-April 11
No classes Feb 22 and Mar 28Wednesdays:
WINTER: Jan 18-April 11
No classes Feb 22 and Mar 28Time
6:00pm-8:00pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Final Performance
April 11, 2012: Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 7:00pm
Please drop your child off at 6:00pmApril 11, 2012: Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 7:00pm
Please drop your child off at 6:00pmFee
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
REGISTRATION
ACT FOUR
Grade: 5 and 6
This class builds on basic drama skills, but also offers more advanced training for older students. Various techniques will be explored such as intermediate improvisation, voice and movement, characterization, scene development and much more. In both terms there will be a final presentation showcasing your child’s talent and all the new abilities they have acquired.
NORTH
SOUTH
Location
Dalhousie Community Centre
5432 Dalhart Road NWRiverbend Community Centre
19 Rivervalley Drive SEDates:
Mondays:
WINTER: Jan 16-Apr 9
No classes Feb 20 or Mar 26Mondays:
WINTER: Jan 16-Apr 9
No classes Feb 20 or Mar 26Time
6:30pm-8:30pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Final Performance
April 9, 2012: Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 7:30pm
Please drop your child off at 6:30pmApril 9, 2012: Shaganappi Library (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 7:30pm
Please drop your child off at 6:30pmFee
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
$205.00 ($165.00 if registered in Fall Session)
REGISTRATION
WINTER TEEN CLASSES
IMPROV FOR TEENS
CYPT’s Improv class for teens is all about having fun, thinking on your feet, taking risks and going with the flow. This class is based on the ‘Theatre Sports’ form of improvisation, a world renowned improv style that was developed right here in Calgary. Students will develop the basic skills of listening, clarity, confidence and performance- all valuable life-long skills on and off the stage. In both terms there will be a final presentation showcasing your child’s talent and all the new abilities they have acquired. This class will be taught by members of the Curiously Canadian Improv Guild, a professional local Improv company.
Location:
Unitarian Church: 1703 1 St. NW
Dates:
Thursdays:
WINTER: Jan 19-Apr 12- No class Feb 16 & Mar 29Time:
6:30pm-8:30pm
Final PerformanceL
April 12, 2012: Unitarian Church of Calgary at 7:30pm
Please drop your child off at 6:30pmFee:
$225.00 ($175.00 if registered in a teen class in the Fall Session)
REGISTRATION
COMMEDIA LAB
This class is designed to give an introduction to the physical style of Commedia dell'Arte. Coming from Italy, Commedia is a style of masked theatre that is rich in many traditions and is an important element to a lot of contemporary mask training. Students will explore the physical characterization and specific stance, gesture and locomotion of the four major fixed-type characters: the Lovers, the Old Men, the Servants, and the Capitano. Improvisation is a major element to this work as students will be continually exploring the world of these characters through exercises and creating scenarios. There will also be an element of slapstick, a style of physical comedy/stage combat, specific to the Commedia dell'Arte.
Location:Stampede City Gymnastics Club
#122, 2323 – 32nd Avenue NEDates:
Tuesdays: Jan 17-April 10
No classes Feb 21 and Mar 27Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
FINAL PERFORMANCE:
Tuesday April 10, 2012: SHAGANAPPI PUBLIC LIBRARY (3415 8th Avenue SW) at 8:00pm
Please drop your child off at 7:00pmFee:
$225.00 ($175.00 if registered in a teen class in the Fall Session)
REGISTRATION
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds (less a $30.00 administration fee) are available if registration needs to be cancelled prior to your class starting. No refunds are available if the class has already started, unless a doctor’s note is provided.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration in a class is guaranteed ONLY when payment is received in FULL. CYPT reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrolment. In event of cancellation by CYPT, full refunds will be provided.MEMBERSHIP FEE
As a not-for-profit society, all registrants and their families become members of the society. The fee for this membership is $10.00 per family. The membership is good until May 31, 2012. Members of the society are invited to take part in our Annual General Meeting held in November.SPECIAL OFFERS
Please call the office before registering to take advantage of any special offers that apply to you.REFERRAL PROGRAM
CYPT is pleased to offer our brand new referral program. CYPT relies heavily on word of mouth to help spread the news about our programs. If you refer someone to our camps, they will need to put your name in the HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US section of the application and you will receive 10% off your next registration, whether it be for fall or winter classes or our productions, or summer programs. You will have one year to take advantage of 10% off.TWO TERM REGISTRATION
One semester of drama not enough for you? We didn’t think so. CYPT is pleased to offer a discount for signing up for both terms of classes.ACT ONE-ACT FOUR: One term: $205.00 Two terms: $370.00
Save $40.00 on your second registration.TEEN CLASSES: One term: $225.00. Two terms: $400.00
Save $50.00 on your second registration.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) Where are classes located?
CYPT is proud to be able to offer classes in both the North and South quadrants of the city. It is our aim to make our camps as accessible as possible to all participants. Locations vary depending on availability. We work out of Dalhousie Community Association, The Unitarian Church of Calgary, the Impro Depot and Riverbend Community Association among others.
2) What are class hours?
Classes run for 2 hours time slots. We offer classes in the evenings during the week and during the day on Saturdays. Please click here for the Fall Class schedule.3) Will my child be working with groups of children who are much older or younger than they are?
This year our goal was to find ideal age ranges for each class. Our classes are now divided by the grade your child is entering in September. Children will be with kids of the same age or 1 year older or younger than them.4) What do the children do during class?
Our instructors will teach your children various dramatic skills such as improvisation, storytelling, character work, movement, voice and more, through games and exercises. The goal is to apply the skills learned to create a final performance for friends and families. In the second semester, further skills are explored and often script work comes into play as well. For our teens, we have set up specialty classes this year such as improvisation, commedia dell’arte, clowning and playwriting.5) Who are your staff members?
Fall and Winter Class instructors include professional actors, writers, directors, and teachers with university and college degrees and post secondary students. All instructors are required to get a Police Security Clearance Check on a yearly basis. Click here to meet the instructors of CYPT.6) What should my child bring to class?
As our classes are usually quite physical it is a good idea to wear clothing that is loose and comfortable to move in. It is also a good idea to bring a water bottle and a snack (NO NUTS PLEASE.) Sometimes instructors may ask students to bring a notebook and a pencil. Specific requirements will be determined on the first day of class.7) Do you offer a bursary program?
Yes, CYPT has a strong bursary program that offers lower income families a chance to apply to have up to half their program fees covered. Please call the office at 403.230.2664 to request a bursary application or for more information.
