Grindstone

The Grindstone Theatre School

Fall Semester: September 15 - November 10, 2024

Start your 2024 off right by trying something new in Grindstone Theatre School  classes! With a range of acting, writing, and movement classes for kids, teens, and adults, there is something for everyone. Tickle your funny bone, enter your main character era, and get in the spotlight!

RCL members get the early bird rate of $50 off at any point in registration, but are still encouraged to sign up early as spots fill up!

All classes run for 8 weeks, finishing with a final showcase at The Grindstone Theatre. The showcase will occur 7-14 days after the 8th class.

Adult Classes at the Ritchie Hall

Improv 101A: September 15 - November 10, 2024 | Sundays | 11:30AM -   1:30PM

Learn the fundamentals of improv in a fun and supportive environment. Students will build a strong foundation of self-acceptance, spontaneity, and playfulness as they learn to make up scenes on the spot. This class will focus on the basics of improv and how to get started as a performer. Join long-practicing improviser and teacher John Battye for an engaging and high-energy experience.

Kids and Teens Classes at the Ritchie Hall

Drama Discovery 3: (AGES 12 - 15) September 15 - November 17, 2024 | Sundays |   9:30 - 11:00AM

Step into the limelight in this playful and supportive class! Whether you are the larger-than-life performer or the quiet and curious creator, you will love this class. Students will explore performance and character through physical exercises which will lead them into creation! They will work together with their class pals to create a fun and imaginative show to perform for their friends and family.
 
No experience necessary! This course is designed to be repeated as the material changes each term.

NOTE: Not all Grindstone classes are held at the Ritchie Hall. Visit the Grindstone Class Schedule for a complete list and registration information.

For more details visit the Grindstone website: grindstonetheatre.ca/

Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca. 

RAD Self-defence

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• June 15 & 16

• July 20 & 21

• September 28 & 29

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email infor@radedmonton.ca

Yeg Wheel Club

YegWheel on Sundays from 12:00 - 2:00pm

This is a club for wheelers to drop by and practice electric unicycle (wheel) riding, for learners of all levels. YEGWheel volunteers will help first-time riders to get started, and the club will provide gear to help with basic riding.

Note: this club is not intended to offer structured instructional classes and modified programs; it's an opportunity to gain exposure and try out the exciting activity that is electric unicycling. 

Club will provide small wheels suitable for indoor use for learning / practicing skills. Larger personal wheels will be permitted on a case by case basis and must be used in a way that does not leave a mess in the hall, particularly if they are normally used outdoors.  

For indoor, one-time registration is required to participate in the YEGWheel Club.

This is to ensure children have parental/guardian consent, that parents/guardians are informed of the risks in participating, and to ensure all participants are community league members and therefore covered under Ritchie's insurance policy.

Get your Ritchie Community League membership

Once registered, you can drop-in any week, any time. If you show up and there are already 10 wheelers, you may have to wait. 

Wheel Etiquette

• First on course, first to go.

• Make eye contact. Look for wheelers in the loop so they know you're going in.

• Travel is around the course, even if not using the obstacles. 

• Always travel the same direction as traffic

• Save the walls/stage. Do your best to stop your wheel from hitting walls.

• Children eight years or younger require a parent on course unless the child can demonstrate compliance with wheel etiquette and hall rules.

• Listen to coaches. They are volunteering and keen to share tips but also responsible for the club and hall use.