Legacy Theatre Programs: Toddlers and Youth
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We are excited to partner with Legacy Theatre to offer many opportunities for the community to expand your creative arts and theatre experiences. Join a class today!
Toddler Time! (Ages 2-5)
Instructor: Chelsea Dacey
This engaging music and movement class nurtures gross and fine motor skills, language development, confidence, and social interaction. Through activities like dancing with scarves and ribbons, shaker eggs, solfège bells, simple choreography, and rhythmic movement, children explore creativity and coordination in a warm, supportive environment. Parent/Caregiver Policy: Parents must stay in the classroom for this class! See the Weekly themes below:
- Week 1 (Jan 3): Sparkle & Shine — Wear sparkles and dance with shimmering music!
- Week 2 (Jan 10): Flowers & Nature Day — Florals, butterflies, and nature-inspired movement!
- Week 3 (Jan 17): Disney Day — Disney ears and optional character dress-up!
- Week 4 (Jan 24): Animal Adventure Day — Move like animals using scarves and ribbons!
- Week 5 (Jan 31): Colors & Rainbows Day — Wear your favorite color or bright rainbow outfits!
Early Performers (Recommended Ages: 4–6)
Instructor: Chelsea Dacey
Recommended for young performers ages 4–6, especially those who have completed Toddler Time or have equivalent early theatre/movement experience. This class supports developing independence and builds confidence, creativity, and foundational performance skills. Students explore rhythm, simple choreography, dramatic play, and expressive storytelling. This session concludes with a performance on the Legacy Theatre Stage. Parent/Caregiver Policy: Parents do not stay in the classroom but may remain in the building.
Junior Performers (Recommended Ages: 7-10)
Instructor: Chelsea Dacey
A lively, engaging class where students build their acting, singing, and ensemble skills. Recommended Ages 7–10 (or students who have completed Early Performers or equivalent experience) Through staging, character work, scene building, and musical theatre storytelling, performers prepare for a final performance on the Legacy Stage.
Parent/Caregiver Policy: Parents do not stay in the classroom but may remain in the building.
Advanced Performers (Recommended Ages: 11-17)
Instructor: Chelsea Dacey
Older performers dive into advanced scene work, musical theatre technique, character development, and ensemble collaboration. The session ends with a performance on the Legacy Stage showcasing their work. Recommended Ages 11–17 (or students who have completed Junior Performers or equivalent experience). Parent/Caregiver Policy: No classroom observation, but parents may stay in the building.
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Chelsea Dacey
Chelsea’s teaching experience ranges from: Director, Fairfield Summer Stage (Frozen Jr., Lion King Jr., Finding Nemo Jr., and Little Mermaid Jr.); Director, Independent Day School (Shrek, Singing in the Rain Jr.); and Music Teacher, Independent Day School, and many more. At Legacy Theatre, Chelsea’s teaching experience has included teaching Toddler Time (theatre and music class for toddlers), Fairy Tale Musical (theatre class where students create their own musical), and an audition preparation class. Her Legacy Theatre performances include: Rapunzel/Book and Music (A Princess Tea), Piglet (The Tales of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh), Choreographer (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Silly Dilly: The Musical, and Belinda (The Tales of Custard the Dragon). Other experience includes Off-Broadway (Piggy Nation) and regional theatre shows. She is also a narrator on Audible (Romany Romance). For more information, visit: ChelseaDacey.com