Show Tunes Wellness 2025 | Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy

Personal transformation and FUN for all ages and stages of life! If you love Broadway Show Tunes and Movie Musical Hits, whether you want to stretch or sweat, our Show Tunes Wellness classes are here to help.

Location: Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy (145 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo)
Fall Session Term: Tuesday, September 23rd – Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Drop-In Cost: $15 + HST

Drop-In Classes Available: Learn More

*Please wear clothes you’re comfortable moving in and bring a water bottle and indoor running shoes.

_{To inquire about payment plans, bursaries, and tuition support, please contact youthacademy@draytonentertainment.com.}

“Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your overall quality of life.” – The Centre for Disease Control

Show Tunes Sweat – Fall Session (12 Weeks)

Adults of all levels of experience are welcome to join us for Show Tunes Sweat! This one hour class will include a warm-up, an easy to follow cardio dance combination, and a cool down and stretch – all set to your favourite Broadway show tunes. Get sweaty with us as we sing, laugh and dance – it is the most fun you will ever have while working out! ALL LEVELS of fitness are welcome.

*Please wear clothes you’re comfortable moving in and bring a water bottle, indoor running shoes and mat, towel that can go on the floor

This class is offered on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and 7:15pm to 8:15pm, Wednesdays from 6:15pm to 7:15pm, and Thursdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and 7:15pm to 8:15pm.

Drop-In Classes

In addition to our regular 12-week Show Tunes Wellness classes, we are excited to offer single drop-in classes! These are the perfect option for those seeking flexibility and fun. With no long-term commitment required, you can sign up for individual Sweat classes at your convenience. Whether you’re exploring something new or accommodating a busy schedule, our drop-in classes let you experience the transformative power of mindfulness and movement—without any pressure. Just show up, have fun, and enjoy the joy of staying active!

Fall Session Sweat drop-in classes available September 23 – December 10.

Cost: $15/drop-in

Sweat Drop-In

Meet Your Instructors

Travis Brooks

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Travis is a young, multi-disciplined artist from Kitchener Ontario. At the age of eight, Travis began his life in the arts training in dance at Dance Adventure under the guidance of Miss Brooke Meyers. From there, Travis dove into the world of musical theatre and developed a passion for singing and acting, honing on his skills as a triple threat performer. Travis has since developed a musical ear as a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter. Travis’ purpose and goal in the arts is to spread joy and love.

Lauren Simmons

Wednesdays

Lauren is a dancer and choreographer from the Waterloo region, with a strong passion for teaching and inspiring others through dance. She has trained in a variety of styles and has performed with KWMP, KW Glee, and as a competitive dancer. Currently, Lauren works as both a Junior Choreographer and Guest Choreographer for Pop Nation Canada. As an alumna of the DEYA program and a former substitute teacher, Lauren is excited to return to DEYA to lead wellness classes, combining her love for dance, movement, and teaching to engage and motivate the community.

Testimonials

“The two musical theatre classes I attended were a lot of fun and I enjoyed them tremendously.”
– Sheila L.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the adult classes at DEYA. It is a great opportunity to get creative with like-minded peers in a judgment-free environment: singing, dancing, acting and even improv! I love that Drayton is giving us adults a chance to live the theatre dream and learn new skills from talented instructors.”
– Joy C.

“Kids (and even adults!) really have fun and learn skills, responsibility, and teamwork here. David Connolly (Director of Education) is a fantastic leader.”
– Hilary C.

Testimonials

This environment is free of judgment and full of love. Thank you for always pushing us and reminding us how important, valued and powerful we all are.

I can’t thank you enough for the courage, independence and kindness you help to instil in my kids.

Although my Dad never spoke of it to Evan or me, he was a little hesitant with the dance stuff and then theatre stuff… but then he came out of the Panto that Evan was in crying, so happy that Evan had found a place where he felt like he belonged.

As parents we got to ride this high with our son. We got to see him, for the first time, totally come into himself, for the first time, pure happiness. Something changed, he has changed….thank you.

This was the most amazing theatre experience I’ve had to date, and I’ve had a LOT! It’s the first time I’ve felt like I really belonged because you made such an inclusive environment.

Thank you! She walked away with more confidence about body image, an even deeper love of everything “theatre” and huge love and respect for her community!

The patience David shows to the children is perfect! As a teacher I recognize that this man was made to work with kids!! The way he speaks to kids makes them believe they can do anything!!!

This is where I want to be. I get to learn from Broadway performers who are performing at a theatre right next door but more importantly, I’ve made lifelong friends. Even the audition process is awesome. Drayton has helped me grow not only as a performer, but as a person.

My son has done lots of programs and I think he felt the most at home here. The children and staff were the most inclusive of any I’ve encountered.

Each and every day he arrived at Huron Country Playhouse, he knew he was stepping into a place where his passions and dreams were going to be honoured, respected and encouraged.

Kids (and even adults!) really have fun and learn skills, responsibility, and teamwork here. David Connolly (Director of Education) is a fantastic leader.

The two musical theatre classes I attended were a lot of fun and I enjoyed them tremendously.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the adult classes at DEYA. It is a great opportunity to get creative with like-minded peers in a judgment-free environment: singing, dancing, acting and even improv! I love that Drayton is giving us adults a chance to live the theatre dream and learn new skills from talented instructors.

The staff involved had an incredible ability to push the kids outside of their comfort zones to try new things and take risks. Most of all, they were able to teach kids to embrace differences and that it’s okay to be different.