Intermediate level all-round drama, dance and music course. A stage school experience for pre-teens in full time education.
Free trial class available
Our saturday course offers more than just drama games. Our tutors work together to tailor stimulating imaginative classes which really stretch each individual. Children and pre teens work to the same syllabus as the older group, but the context is age appropriate and delivered in a fun and challenging way!
As part of the course, students may work towards an Arts Award, a UK qualification which can be counted towards GCSE, A Level and university courses (depending on the level taken), or simply used as a stand alone achievement..
'Triple threat' is an industry term for performers who are proficient in all three disciplines - Acting, Singing and Dancing. An actor who can sing and dance with some confidence has far more job opportunities than one who can't.
* In drama, students will learn about famous play writers, film makers and stage craft. Confidence, improved articulation and mastering the basics of the technical aspect of acting and performing (such as stage terminology) are three of the aims we set ourselves for our younger actors.
* In music students work on a song together, and begin to learn to sight read sheet music.
* For dance, fitness and agility are key, with through warm ups, a routine and the basic steps to build up to devising show dance. The dance is fun and even 'non dancers' will want to take part!
Some terms conclude with a show, which will be produced by the group to be played in a mid scale theatre. Other terms give tutors the chance to workshop on a variety of subjects, with special guests visiting (such as make up artists, song writers, vocal & dialect coaches). These non - show terms will conclude with a work-share/parents evening at the studio for parents to see what the children have been working on. We also offer parents a trial 30 minute class so they can see for themselves how hard their children work!
The Intermediate class is limited to 16 students to ensure the highest levels of attention and quality of training. The course is taught by male and female staff to ensure balance and sufficient role-modeling. Although we have set 10 as the guideline for joining, we will consider a younger child by interview.
Priority booking is offered to those attending the previous term of classes. Other places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, through a waiting list system.
A uniform of a school teeshirt (colour by course), black jazz pants and black jazz shoes is required.
