ArtsAlive.ca

For Students

Music

Interested in learning more about music and the NAC Orchestra? Need a little extra information for a school project? Find all you need and more by exploring the following resources:

Have fun with music! Games, activities and e-greetings galore! Orchestral music is lots of fun and these pages prove it!
Want an expert opinion? Need some advice? Check out the FAQ for students.
Want to hear from a real musician? See what they have to say on video about performing, practicing, and learning an instrument.
Explore the instruments of the orchestra! Tweak, tinker with and listen to all your favourite instruments!
Delve into the details with the Masters. View archived masterclasses in streaming video format.
Discover great composers! Get the real scoop on the great ones and learn more about some excellent contemporary composers.
Listen to music! We've got a great listening library full of music recorded by the NAC Orchestra.
Watch videos! Check out all kinds of video content like musician interviews, performance clips and webcasts!
Follow the Orchestra on tour! Find out what it's like to be a professional musician on tour.
See an NAC Orchestra concert! Experience the thrill of live performance at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Looking for more? Browse our student web link directory.
Didn't find it? Contact us to let us know how we can help you!

English Theatre

Theatre lore: get to know the origins of theatre superstitions and traditions before a big debut in a school or community production!
Links and resources to help you with your homework (and possibly selecting a post-secondary career path!)
Advice from professional theatre artists on training, performing and processes of creation: these interviews are a great primer for students considering a career in theatre.
Before or after attending a play, discover what it takes to bring a play from the page to the stage. Explore the four main sections of ArtsAlive.ca English Theatre: the Playwright's Corner, Director's Table, Actor's Green Room, Design and Production.
Get creative with script writing, acting and character development activities.
Reading lists: explore great Canadian and international plays

French Theatre

So you want to put on a play! Discover what's involved, find a script, and read our FAQ.
Professional theatre production: This is a great resource if you've seen a play with your class and want to explore how the company made it all come to life.
Theatre professions: Great for students considering post-secondary school options.
Theatre schools: Locate all post-secondary French-language theatre schools across Canada.
French Theatre in Canada: Find out where to see French theatre from east to west!
Reading Theatre: Discover repertory classics, Quebec and Canadian plays, and Contemporary works.
Anecdotes: additional perspectives on theatre lore, superstitions and traditions.

Dance

Hello Students!

ArtsAlive.ca Dance as a key resource for you to learn about:

Dance forms and styles
The amazing contributions Canadian dance artists have made. Read:
- Dance in Canada: A Rich and Varied Art
- Canadian dance artist biographies
The historical and cultural significance of dance. Read:
- Dancing Through Time: Past, Present and Future
How to be a healthy dancer.
- Test your knowledge with the Healthy Dancer Quiz
Anatomy
- Browse our Glossary of Human Anatomy Terms, then
- Test your knowledge with the Anatomy Quiz
Common dance injuries
Stagecraft and management skills
- Read various articles in The Creation-Production Process
Post-secondary dance education options
- Read Becoming a Dance Profesional
Explore Dance Professions
- Gain Expert Advice
How to use technology to create and notate dance.