Helping children acquire a life-long appreciation of the performing arts
In Celebration of The River Run 10th
Linda Hasenfrazt (left), CEO of Linamar Corporation accepts an appreciation gift from Colleen Clack, Theatre Manager of River Run Centre, and students Melissa Parker and Scott Sharpe in recognition of Linamar's support.
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Linamar for the Performing Arts is a long-term performing arts program of River Run Centre for all elementary school children in Guelph from Grades 1 through 8. During this period each child will experience a variety of professional performances in the disciplines of music, dance and theatre. The program follows the overall goals and objectives of the provincial Curriculum for the Arts. River Run Centre prepares, in advance of each performance, an educational package for teachers that is suited to each grade level.
Our vision
That children will acquire a life-long appreciation of the arts.
Our goal
That each child will experience two professional performances at River Run Centre each year from Grade 1 through Grade 8.
Our philosophy
That the program is fully accessible to all elementary age school children in Guelph.
History of the program
In the fall of 2000, River Run Centre launched OuiGo to the Performing Arts with the support of Linamar Corporation, Ontario Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, Elliott Coach Lines and the Upper Grand District and Wellington Catholic District School Boards. This new initiative was designed to give elementary school children exposure to professional performances in a variety of disciplines on a yearly basis. Each year over 14,000 children attend two performances at River Run. In the fall of 2002 the program was re-named Linamar for the Performing Arts, to reflect Linamar Corporation's long-term commitment to this program.
"I see our support as a lifelong gift to the children of our community. We're very proud to be part of this innovative and life enriching program." - Linda Hazenfratz, President, Linamar Corporation.
Please direct any questions about this program to linamar.shows@riverrun.ca
With the assistance of:
These performances are made possible in part by a grant from the Ontario Arts Council's Touring and Collaborations program.
Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
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