Queen's Academy of The Arts

Queen's Academy offers musical theatre programs in various formats, including weekly classes, pro-d camps, spring and summer camps, afterschool sessions, and music lessons.

Queen's Academy offers programs at multiple locations. Weekly Classes: Shire Music Centre, 8650 Cinnamon Dr #30, Burnaby, BC V5A 4H7 Camps: SFU Halpern Centre, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6​ Music Lessons: 9051 Halston Ct, Burnaby, BC V3N 4H2 Afterschool: Various SD41 & SD43 schools: Forest Grove, University Highlands, Porter, Brantford

For our production classes and afterschool programs, refunds must be requested before the second class to receive a full refund, less a $15 processing fee. For day camps refunds must be requested 14 days prior to the start date to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds after camp starts. All requests for refunds must be received in writing to queensacademy@hotmail.com.

Program tuition is paid via Interac e-transfer to queensacademy@hotmail.com, cash, or cheque. All prices include GST. Payment is due in full within 24 hours of registration. Any payment not received, will result in removal from the class to allow for the next person to take the space. *To keep our fees accessible for families, we offer a limited amount of sliding scale fees connected to household income. Email us to see if you qualify for partial sponsorship.

Singing, dancing, drama and acting exercises, music lessons, art projects, games, outside time, stories, and free-play. Our classes and camps culminate in a performance at the end of the 10 week term or camp week.

For production classes, students need a water bottle, shoes you can dance in, and their Queen's Academy script. For our afterschool programs, student need a water bottle, shoes you can dance in, and an afterschool snack. Please note, Queen's Academy does not provide snacks in any of our programs. For our full day camps students need a water bottle, shoes you can dance in, their Queen's Academy script and a big lunch - we do not provide food for day camps.

Absolutely! At Queen's Academy, we welcome all students, including those with no prior dance experience. Our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students to learn and grow in their musical theatre journey. Our focus is on fostering confidence, creativity, life skills and fun through the world of performing arts.

Queen's Academy stands out from other performing arts programs through its unwavering dedication to accessibility and community within performing arts education. We are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate. Our sliding scale fees ensure that financial limitations do not impede access to quality performing arts education. We strive to cultivate a nurturing environment where individuals of all backgrounds can explore their creativity, enhance their confidence, play, and nurture their talents. Embracing inclusivity for individuals with disabilities and promoting empowerment, Queen's Academy proudly serves as an LGBTQ+ safe space, actively striving to foster a supportive and diverse community for all.