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Halloween Oct 26-30 • Musical Theater Workshop for 8-12 year olds at Arcal (Paris 20)
If your kids dream of the bright lights, here is their chance to step into the spotlight. This intensive workshop brings dance and vocal training together, letting little ones master their stage presence in a professional yet playful setting. It is the perfect creative outlet for any youngster looking to channel their energy into a high-energy performance.
Compagnie Arcal (Paris 20th)
About
During the autumn holidays, the Arcal Company hosts a five-day musical theatre workshop for children aged 8 to 12. Led by professionals, students explore voice control, body language, and dance techniques inspired by the Halloween theme. This intensive program is limited to 15 participants to ensure personalized guidance within the company's premises in the 20th arrondissement, which are wheelchair accessible. Participants must bring their own packed lunch for the 12:30 to 13:30 break to stay energized throughout the daily sessions running from 09:00 to 16:30.
Artistic Team
Dorothée Lorthiois, soprano (learn more)
Thomas Bernier, dancer (learn more)
Target Audience
Children aged 8 to 12.
Prerequisites and access conditions:
A love for music and dance.
Duration and organization
Duration: 5 days, 30 hours of workshop
Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: at the Arcal premises, 87 rue des Pyrénées 75020 Paris (Metro Maraîchers, line 9)
Dates: October 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2026
Group size: 15 participants
Price: €480
Please bring a packed lunch
Workshop program
Monday to Thursday:
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Dance
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Singing
Friday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Dance and Singing
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Dance, Singing, and Video
4:00 PM: Presentation for parents
Skills developed
Body and voice awareness, physical presence and expression / working with different body types and monster transformation / discipline and channeling energy / singing work, exploring different vocal ranges / collective ensemble spirit, breath support and voice projection – confidence, language, memorization, concentration.
Our take on this event
The Arcal Company offers this musical theatre workshop from October 26 to October 30, 2026, specifically designed for 8 to 12-year-olds with an interest in dance and vocal performance. Over the course of 30 hours, children work on body awareness, vocal projection, and stage presence, exploring creative ways to embody different characters. The workshop aims to build confidence, memory, and concentration within a supportive group environment.
From Monday to Thursday, mornings are dedicated to dance, while afternoons focus on vocal training. On Friday, the schedule evolves to include a final video creation session and a performance for parents at 16:00. The group is restricted to 15 participants, supervised by soprano Dorothée Lorthiois and dancer Thomas Bernier, ensuring a high-quality artistic experience in an accessible venue.
The cost for the five-day program is 480€. The sessions take place at 87 rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris. All attendees are required to bring a packed lunch for the midday break.
