TD Learning with the Arts School Performances Program
The TD Learning with the Arts program provides Oakville teachers and students with opportunities to experience live performances.
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Upcoming school performances
500 Words
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Lance is the smartest kid in grade six, and he never misses an opportunity to show off his vocabulary. Sylvia is a daydreamer in grade three, who is always coming up with fantastical worlds, but doesn’t always have the words to bring her stories to life. When Lance’s teacher assigns him Sylvia as a reading buddy, he would rather spend the time focusing on writing a prize-winning entry for the school’s story competition. But when Lance can’t think of a story on his own, it’s Sylvia’s vibrant imagination that creates a whole world of magic for him to draw inspiration from. Learning together, the unlikely pair create something neither of them could have come up with on their own. In the end, Sylvia starts to overcome her fear of reading, and Lance learns that the biggest word isn’t always the smartest word, and that you really can’t judge a person until you get to know them.
Recommended for Grades: K to 7
No Excuses, No Limits
Friday, January 29, 2027
1 p.m.
Be inspired by this international all-star breakdance crew of seven of the world’s best disabled dancers. No Excuses, No Limits takes audiences on a journey of each dancer’s story through dance, music, audience interaction, and a gained understanding of the limitless possibilities that any person can hold. ILL-ABILITIES™ does not mean “sick” or “unwell” but rather incredible, amazing, intricate talent—a reference to the use of “ill” in Hip Hop culture to mean something positive. The dancers strive to inspire audience members and spread positive thinking through their optimistic attitudes, personal stories, and unique dance moves.
Recommended for Grades: 2 and up
Beauty and the Beast
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
10:30 a.m. (English) and 1 p.m. (French)
When a handsome but arrogant prince insults a mysterious old woman who appears at his door one rainy night, he finds himself magically transformed into a “horrible, nasty Beast”! The spell can only be broken when he learns to love another more than he loves himself. Fortunately, fate sends a bright and beautiful village girl, searching for her missing father in the forest, towards the hidden castle. Can the Beast learn his lesson and redeem himself before it’s too late? DuffleBag’s adaptation of this timeless classic is guaranteed to ring a Belle!
Recommended for Grades: K to 8
Meet the Hatter
Wednesday, April 21, 2027
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Combining powerful dance with new, captivating storytelling and mesmerising visuals, complemented by an emotionally charged original score, this dance and multimedia show is an epic retelling of the iconic Hatter from Lewis Caroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – but with a twist. Brought to life through projections and immersive animations, you’ll marvel at his breathtaking make-believe world and the amazing characters he meets along the way. For audiences aged 5 – 105, Meet the Hatter takes you on a journey through a new world that celebrates the importance of play, whilst highlighting how self-belief can create opportunities you’ve only ever dreamed of. You won’t want to miss this!
Recommended for Grades: K to 8
Classic Munsch Mayhem
Thursday, May 13, 2027
10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Based on the books: Mortimer, Mud Puddle, The Paper Bag Princess & Jonathan Cleaned Up - Then He Heard A Sound
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performative storytelling as we bring to life the wild and wacky tales of Robert Munsch! Get ready to laugh and help us tell these zany stories! Featuring four of Robert Munsch's wonderful stories performed as one wacky storytelling play by actor M. John Kennedy.
Recommended for Grades: K to 6