FUSION Musical Theatre

Registration is now open!

FUSION provides an opportunity for young people to develop self-esteem, confidence, public speaking and performance skills. The program is designed to provide group training and performance opportunities for young people with some exposure to the genre of musical theatre.

Meet Your Director

GABRIELA GALLO

Gabriela Gallo is a talented and energetic, multi-award-winning music educator and choral specialist. Born and raised in Steinbach, Manitoba, Gabriela has spent her youth and adulthood performing as a soloist, in small group ensembles and choruses in multiple operas, musicals and operettas, performing with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Winnipeg’s own RWB. She has spent the last nine years cultivating an outstanding musical curriculum in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division incorporating dance, recorder, musical literacy, and instrument exploration while focusing on Kodaly singing methods and Off-based practices. Throughout her career she has had the honour of conducting choirs and workshops all over the province, writing, directing and choreographing over 15 original musicals, implementing Orff Days for hundreds of students, instructing preschool level music classes through universities, coaching private vocal lessons and acting as a mentor and guide for music colleagues throughout Manitoba for both the early years classroom and choral education. When Gabriela is not performing or teaching, she loves to spend time with her twin boys and travel to her husband’s hometown in Sardinia, Italy.

Musical Theatre Classes

Registrations taken over the phone or in-person

FUSION Jr. Ages 6 – 9

FUSION Jr. is an exciting introduction to singing, acting and dancing for children aged 5-8. Students will be taught the fundamentals of musical theatre through fun-filled activities and skill building leading to an exciting March performance.

Instructor: Gabriela Gallo

Rehearsal Duration: September 10, 2022 – March 14, 2023

Performance Dates: March 17 & 18, 2023

Schedule: See information sheet

Location: SCU Studio

Class Fees: $165 Class Fee + $25 Admin Fees

Waiver Fees: $25 Volunteer Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver

-For more information about our fundraising and volunteer waivers, click here.
-We will need a completed Credit Card Authorization form or postdated cheques for the volunteer and fundraising waivers before the start of classes.
-Our payment plan is available if you would like to pay in two installments. Ask about it when you register!

FUSION Sr. Ages 10 – 14

It is a dynamic and interactive musical theatre program for youth aged 9-14. Students will learn some of the most important skills required in the performing arts, including vocal and dance skill development, stage presence, confidence on stage and performance.

Instructor: Gabriela Gallo

Rehearsal Duration: September 10, 2022 – March 14, 2023

Performance Dates: March 17 & 18, 2023

Schedule: See information sheet

Location: SCU Studio

Class Fees: $265 Class Fee + $25 Admin Fees

Waiver Fees: $25 Volunteer Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver

2022 Memories from The Little Mermaid

Registration Requirements & Policies

Registration for FUSION are available through phone. Please call the Steinbach Arts Council at 204.346.1077.

Forms & Waivers

Your payment and all required forms must be received by the SAC office in order to secure your FUSION spot.

Download your SAC waiver form here.
Download your Credit Card Authorization Form here.

Submit your forms by:

Mail: 304 Second St, Steinbach or in the drop box by the front door
Phone: 204.346.1077, ask for Roxie
E-mail: roxie@steinbacharts.ca

Bursary Requests

SAC aims to break barriers and give every child the opportunity to participate in our programs. To apply for a bursary, please request a form from our office: office@steinbacharts.ca

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Refunds

Full refunds* are given when you withdraw two weeks prior to the start date of a class/workshop. From that point until the start of classes, a 50% credit will be applied to your account upon withdrawal. There will be no refund once class has started.

*Aside from memberships and admin fees which are non-refundable

Class Minimum

Programs such as BTC, SYC, and FUSION are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of registrants is not reached. In this case, a full refund (or an account credit) will be issued including membership and administration fees. We inform registering students as soon as possible when we have cancelled a program.

If Due to Public Health Recommendations

If Public Health recommends that isolation is to be reinstated and arrangements for virtual teaching can be made by SAC, no credits or refunds will be issued.

If virtual learning is not possible, the participant will receive a prorated credit for the remainder of their class.

Students will receive an information/reminder email prior to the start of a class/workshop.

Public Health Information

COVID-19 Situations:

For any concerns regarding COVID-19 situations related to FUSION, call or e-mail David at: 204.346.1077 or DKlassen@steinbacharts.ca
We do not require the parents of our FUSION Musical Theatre children to produce proof of vaccination, however, this year parents are not permitted to stay in the building after dropping off or picking up their children.
All COVID protocols are subject to change based on the latest Health Care Orders.

Official Public Health Information