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ETC After School

ETC After School is an extra-curricular drama program offered at public schools throughout Arlington County. Offerings include Shakespeare, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Film Making, and Creative Play. ETC programs strive to build the foundation for the arts community by engaging young people in the arts. ETC includes a Creative Play class for first and second graders at all its Elementary School Partnerships in order to get young students interested in the arts before they track into other activities, such as sports. Engaging students in the arts at an earlier age nurtures the next generation of theatre professionals, e.g. actors, designers, stage managers, etc, and theatre patrons.

Partnership schools reap the proven benefits of having a stronger arts program: increases in academic performance as measured by grades, test scores, attendance and retention; helping children develop thinking skills (creative thinking, decision making, problem solving, imagining and imaging, and knowing how to learn); social skills (speaking and listening, cooperative work, capacity to teach others, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and tolerance for differences); and personal skills (individual responsibility, perseverance, self-management, and integrity). By presenting quality student performances, readings, and exhibitions, partner schools attract parents into the schools and engage them in their children's education, forging bonds between parents, schools, and communities.

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Spring into ACTion: ETC's Spring Break Camp for Ages 6-12

The Educational Theatre Company is back for another year of spring fun! Whether your child is new to acting or is constantly hamming it up, this camp is designed for them. Students will learn imaginative character development, enhance vocal quality, build self-confidence, and learn to make characters come to life through games, exercises, and improvisation. Students will also lern the importance of ensemble and working as a team for an end goal. Family and friends are invited to a camp sharing on the last day.

Location: TBA, Falls Church

Dates: March 25th - 29th

Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Cost: $275

Register online at www.fallschurchva.gov. Class #281413.

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ETC Drama Day

Students enjoy a day of acting, music, visual arts, and creative movement. Drama Day is conducted for schools on site. For more information about hosting a Drama Day event at you're school's site, please contact our Director of Outreach

Location: School Host Site
Grades: K-5
Dates: Available on student holidays and conferences.
Fee: Call for details.

Contact Info:
Elena Velasco
Director of Outreach
(703) 271 0222 ext 3
Elena5ft2@aol.com

ETC Beginnings

New Theatre Classes for Preschoolers

The goal of ETC Beginnings is to grow motor skills, sensory, intellectual and social development through the creative medium of theatre and movement. Preschool children will learn how a book can be an adventure as they not only read to but become a part of the story themselves. They will play familiar games with a theatre twist and in the process learn about storytelling, working in a group, taking turns, self confidence and creativity.

Let ETC bring the arts to you! To schedule ETCB classes, please call Ashley Hammond at 703-399-9066.

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Birthday Parties

ETC now offers fun theatre workshops for Birthday Parties. You pick the theme, and we bring the fun!

New 2010-2011 Birthday Packages

Package A
For Groups up to 10 kids
Cost: $125
Ages 3-6 Party Option: 45 minute workshop with a 15 minute performance at the end
Ages 7-9 Party Option: 1 hour workshop with a 15 minute performance at the end
Ages 10 & up Party Option: 1 hour workshop with a 15 minute performance at the end

Package B
For Groups over 10 kids
Cost: $180
Ages 3-6 Party Option: 45 minute workshop with 15 minute performance at the end
Ages 7-9 Party Option: 1 hour workshop with 15 minute performance at the end
Ages 10 & up Party Option: 1 hour workshop with a 15 minute performance at the end

Party Themes
High School Musical,Camp Rock, Scooby Doo, Jungle Fun, Wizards and Fairies, Pirates and Princesses, Under the Sea and more!
OR
Make your own Theme
Is your party themed to that special something your child can't live without? From Star Wars to Barbie and everything inbetween ETC will work with your family to organize the perfect party entertainment for your child.

Pick your Package, your Theme and then give us a call at 703-399-9066 to plan your party.

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