You’re cordially invited to spend the day with Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Stephanie Pitsiladis, Court Choreographer, Christine Watson, and Magic Maker, DJ Carroll as they transform the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy into a fairytale ballroom for a magical PD Day celebration!
Young royals will step into a world of wonder and whimsy as they enjoy a day filled with enchanting activities, including royal-themed drama games, choreography fit for a prince or princess, enchanting music, and more. At midday, the ballroom will come alive with lunchtime karaoke, where young performers can take the stage and sing their hearts out to their favourite fairytale tunes!
Whether you dream of glass slippers, ball gowns, or enchanted forests, this immersive experience promises a magical mix of creativity, movement, music, and fun.
No prior royal training required—just bring your imagination, your most regal attitude, and a readiness to sparkle!
Spots are limited—reserve your royal place today!
Friday, October 10th
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Cost:
$65.00 + HST
Age 8-11
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Age 12-18
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Additional Details
- Admission based on first-come, first-served through online registration and payment. *no audition required.
- Please bring comfortable clothes for dancing, a water bottle, and a packed lunch (ensure your lunch is nut free and does not require refrigeration). Costumes are welcome but not required!
- Complimentary supervised drop off available at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up until 4:00 p.m.
- Please note that age groups may be combined at our discretion without prior notice, based on enrollment numbers and/or staffing requirements.
Meet your instructors!
Brian Barber
Brian Barber is a freelance musician based in Waterloo. With over twenty years of experience performing, Brian has a highly diverse and extensive musical background. From weddings and corporate events to restaurant patios and backyard concerts, Brian enjoys sharing his love of music with anyone who will listen. He spent two years entertaining international crowds from the piano bar on Australia-based cruise ships.
Christine Watson
Christine Watson is a performer, choreographer and dance educator from Kitchener Waterloo. Christine is extremely passionate about teaching and enjoys sharing her love of the arts, while being a mentor and inspiration to today’s youth. Select credits, Sleeping Beauty: The Panto, Grease, West Side Story, Rock of Ages, Joseph…, Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, Footloose, Spamalot, The Wizard of Oz, 9 To 5: The Musical (Drayton Entertainment); Rock of Ages (Fallsview); Spamalot (Theatre Aquarius); Dance Legends (The Grand); A Chorus Line (Rose Theatre). Choreography credits include, Assistant Choreographer for Kinky Boots, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Jack and the Beanstalk (Drayton Entertainment); Bye Bye Birdie, The Full Monty, The Sound of Music, RENT (KWMP). Christine is also the senior choreographer for the renowned youth pop choir, KW Glee.
DJ Carroll
DJ Carroll is a director, performer, and magician with over 30 years’ experience in stage combat, improvisation, magic, juggling, special effects makeup and interactive comedy. For 24 of those years, DJ was a high school drama teacher and special education specialist with degrees in both Theatre and Education. He owns and operates the magic and entertainment company, Theatricks, and has led The Battle of Ontario Magicians, The Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival, as well as the Blythe and St Jacobs Harry Potter Festivals. He was the Shakespearean Teacher of the Year at the National Shakespeare Festival for 2010 and 2011, and is the proud recipient of a Waterloo Region Arts Award for Performing Arts.
Stephanie Pitsiladis
Stephanie made her professional debut in the Mirvish production of Hairspray in 2004 where she was the first Canadian to perform the role of Tracy Turnblad. She has revisited the role across the country multiple times with the Charlottetown Festival, Drayton Entertainment, Rainbow Stage, and Mayfield Theatres.
Stephanie also founded and ran a successful semi-professional theatre program from 2007 – 2011 and coached the Laval Liberty Improv team which competed in the Canadian Improv Games.
Other credits include: Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Man of La Mancha, Steel Magnolias, Snow White: The Panto, Aladdin: The Panto, The Gefilte Fish Chronicles, The Importance of Being Earnest, History of Rock and Roll: Stars and Stripes, Class of ’63: A Rockin’ Reunion, My Fair Lady, The Christmas Express and Kinky Boots.
