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What is CDATE

Creative Dance and Theater Education

Creative Dance and Theater Education (CDATE) is an artistic Development program designed for schools.

  •   Structured Curriculum: Tailored for all age groups.
  •   Multifaceted Learning: Students engage with dance and theatre vocabulary across different genres.
  •   Student-Centric Approach: : Emphasising the application of skill sets in improvisation, composition and on-stage performances to create and communicate meaning effectively.
  •   Holistic Skill Development: Students explore acting, directing, designing and script writing to create both formal and informal theatrical productions.
  •   Interactive Workshops & Presentations: Enhancing learning through hands-on experiences and presentations
  •   Assessment and Certification: Evaluation processes ensure progress, culminating in a course completion certificate.
  •   Year End Assembly Showcase : Celebrate the culmination of a year's dedication and creativity with the captivating Year End Dance & Theater Assembly Showcase
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Creative Dance Education

In-School Program
For Nursery,
Prep 1 & Prep 2

  •   Certified Preschool Dance Trainers
  •  Age-appropriate choreography
  •  Educational songs
  •  Dance-with-me videos
  •  After School practice videos

Junior Level
(Grades 1-3)

Introduction to vocal expression articulation, and facial expression.

  •   Learning the Basics
  •  Having Fun with Music
  •  Developing Flexibility
  •  Getting Creative with theme based dances and prop dances
  •  Introduction to Dance Forms
  •  Performing with Confidence
  •  Understanding History and origins of different dance styles.
  •   Performance Opportunities for special events

Intermediate Level
(Grades 4-6)

Introduction to blocking, stage movement, and spatial awareness

  •   Building on Basics
  •  Making Your Own Dances
  •  Exploring Different Styles- hip hop, contemporary and cultural dances
  •  Developing Flexibility
  •  History and Culture of various dance styles
  •  Confidence Booster
  •  Performance Opportunities for special events
  •  Teamwork and cooperation
  •  Participation in National and International competitions

Advanced Level
(Grades 7-10)

  •   Mastering dance Techniques
  •  Choreography Skills
  •  Artistic Expression
  •  Confidence and Versatility
  •  Performance Opportunities for special events
  •  Collaborative Projects
  •  Life Skills Development
  •  Participation in National and International competition

Theater Education

Foundation Level
grade 1 to 3

  •   Introduction vocal expression articulation, and facial expression.
  •   Storytelling
  •  Voice modulations and gestures
  •  Poetry Recitation
  •  Speech exercise activities
  •  Movement and Mime
  •  Physical expression and stage presence.
  •  Simple Improvisation
  •  Simple short plays/skits
  •  Performance opportunities

Intermediate Level
grade 4 and 6

  •   Characterization
  •  Voice modulations, gesture, and physicality.
  •  Scripted Performances based on Indian themes and trinity syllabus
  •  Movement and monologues
  •  Speech exercise activities
  •  Focusing on interaction, conflict, and emotional depth.
  •  Advanced Poetry and Prose
  •  Introducing to blocking, stage movement, and spatial awareness

Advanced Level
grade 7 to 10

  •   Develop students analytical skills..
  •  Interpreting dramatic texts, including character motivations, themes, and subtext.
  •  Advanced Acting Techniques
  •  Create original performance
  •  Monologues/Scenes
  •  Scripted Performances based on Indian themes and trinity syllabus
  •  Costume designing
  •  Performance opportunity
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the commercials involved?
A: Please get in touch with our Business Development Manager
Q: Can I take the curriculum from you and have it run by our in-house teachers?
A: Yes, you can. Provided your trainers are qualified to teach our curriculum
Q: Will your team also help us with school events choreography performances within the curriculum?
A: yes, we can if the limited choreography events and planned in advance.
Q: Are annual Event choreography, also covered in the package?
A: No, the Annual celebration event involves higher bandwidth of preparation for which additional team and time are needed. So the costing involves trainers, curriculum, LMS, and a few pre- planned showcases
Q: Which Forms of dance do you cover?
A: Our curriculum is focused on variety of dance forms such as commercial, hip hop, contemporary, Indian Folk , International folk based on the different age groups and levels
Q: Which Theater syllabus do you teach?
A: Our Theater curriculum is adopted from Trinity college of London Syllabus customized with Indian and International Scripts. It consists of speech exercises, imaginary activities, phrases and Skits.
Q: How many classes does a child get in a week?
A: Weekly one classin school with a Learning management system (LMS) for further practice at home
Q: Do you have a showcase as a part of your offering?
A: yes, Performances are a part of our program. We help prepare students for major school events and regular assembly showcase in the school.
Q: Will you take students for competitions?
A: Yes, with schools support and Time given
Q: Can i attend Trinity?
A: Yes, one can enroll with ASDA to attend Trinity Online Exams Between June to August.
Q: How doesthis course help my child after schooling?
A: One can use the certificatesto do diplomas, degreesin National and internationalschool/colleges of performing arts.