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The '''Randolph College for the Performing Arts''' (formerly '''Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts)''' is a [[Private university|private career college]] specializing in [[singing]], [[dancing]] and [[acting]]. It was founded on September 8, 1992, by George C. Randolph Jr. It is located in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], on the southwest corner of Lennox Street and [[Bathurst Street (Toronto)|Bathurst]] streets, just south of the former [[Honest Ed's]]. The building that was formerly the [[Bathurst Street Theatre]] (now the Randolph Theatre) houses the school.
The '''Randolph College for the Performing Arts''' (formerly '''Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts)''' is a [[Private university|private career college]] specializing in singing, dancing and acting. It was founded on September 8, 1992, by George C. Randolph Jr. It is located in [[Toronto]], Ontario, on the southwest corner of Lennox Street and [[Bathurst Street (Toronto)|Bathurst]] streets, just south of the former [[Honest Ed's]]. The building that was formerly the [[Bathurst Street Theatre]] (now the Randolph Theatre) houses the school.


==History==
==History==
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The school was founded in 1992 by its former president, George C. Randolph Jr. Randolph was a former principal dancer with the [[Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater|Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble]] and with ''Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal''.<ref name="peek">{{cite web|url= https://thecaribbeancamera.com/a-peek-backstage-with-a-professional-dancer/ |title= A peek backstage with a professional dancer |publisher= thecaribbeancamera.com |date= 2016}}</ref>
The school was founded in 1992 by its former president, George C. Randolph Jr. Randolph was a former principal dancer with the [[Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater|Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble]] and with ''Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal''.<ref name="peek">{{cite web|url= https://thecaribbeancamera.com/a-peek-backstage-with-a-professional-dancer/ |title= A peek backstage with a professional dancer |publisher= thecaribbeancamera.com |date= 2016}}</ref>


The current college program artistic director is Michael Reinhart. Previous artistic directors include: Ron Singer (1993-2009), Darlene Spencer (2009-2016) and Tamara Bernier Evans (2016-2019).
The current college program artistic director is Michael Reinhart. Previous artistic directors include: Ron Singer (1993–2009), Darlene Spencer (2009–2016) and Tamara Bernier Evans (2016–2019).


It offers post-secondary professional training in their branded "Triple Threat" skills of dancing, singing, and acting for the stage and screen. All coursework takes place in English. Students are auditioned from across Canada, and internationally. In addition, Randolph Kids Performing Arts program offers classes in singing, dance and acting to students aged 3–17.<ref name="tread">{{cite web|url= https://www.ourkids.net/camp/learn-more-article.php?id=15 |title= Theatrical kids get a chance to tread the boards |publisher= ourkids.net |date= 2005}}</ref>
It offers post-secondary professional training in their branded "Triple Threat" skills of dancing, singing, and acting for the stage and screen. All coursework takes place in English. Students are auditioned from across Canada, and internationally. In addition, Randolph Kids Performing Arts program offers classes in singing, dance and acting to students aged 3–17.<ref name="tread">{{cite web|url= https://www.ourkids.net/camp/learn-more-article.php?id=15 |title= Theatrical kids get a chance to tread the boards |publisher= ourkids.net |date= 2005}}</ref>
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*[[Lisa Berry]]
*[[Krystal Garib]]
*[[Krystal Garib]]
*[[Morgan Kohan]]
*[[Adam Korson]]
*[[Adam Korson]]
*[[Paul Alexander Nolan]]
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[[Category:Dance schools in Canada]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Toronto]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Toronto]]
[[Category:Private colleges in Ontario]]
[[Category:Private universities and colleges in Ontario]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1992]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1992]]

Latest revision as of 18:20, 22 September 2024

Randolph College for the Performing Arts
The building in 2011
Map
Address736 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
TypePrivate College/Theatre School
Current useTheatre School/Theatre
Construction
OpenedSeptember 8, 1992
Years active1992–present
ArchitectGordon & Helliwell
Website
randolphcollege.ca

The Randolph College for the Performing Arts (formerly Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts) is a private career college specializing in singing, dancing and acting. It was founded on September 8, 1992, by George C. Randolph Jr. It is located in Toronto, Ontario, on the southwest corner of Lennox Street and Bathurst streets, just south of the former Honest Ed's. The building that was formerly the Bathurst Street Theatre (now the Randolph Theatre) houses the school.

History

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The school is located in the former Bathurst Street United Church, which was constructed in 1888.[1]

The school was founded in 1992 by its former president, George C. Randolph Jr. Randolph was a former principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and with Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal.[2]

The current college program artistic director is Michael Reinhart. Previous artistic directors include: Ron Singer (1993–2009), Darlene Spencer (2009–2016) and Tamara Bernier Evans (2016–2019).

It offers post-secondary professional training in their branded "Triple Threat" skills of dancing, singing, and acting for the stage and screen. All coursework takes place in English. Students are auditioned from across Canada, and internationally. In addition, Randolph Kids Performing Arts program offers classes in singing, dance and acting to students aged 3–17.[3]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Randolph centre for the Arts". todaytix.com. 2020.
  2. ^ "A peek backstage with a professional dancer". thecaribbeancamera.com. 2016.
  3. ^ "Theatrical kids get a chance to tread the boards". ourkids.net. 2005.
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