Centre Stage run a number of classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Our main Performing Arts Classes take place on Saturday and Sunday. With a choice of three, 3 hour classes, lessons focus on Drama, Dance and Singing.
Please see below for more information on individual classes.
Weekend Performing Arts Classes | (Ages; 7 to 18) |
| SATURDAY MORNING: | 10am to 1pm | £17 + VAT | | per week |
| SATURDAY AFTERNOON: | 2pm to 5pm | £17 + VAT | | per week |
| SUNDAY MORNING: | 10.30am to 1.30pm | £17 + VAT | | per week |
Please Note: Fees are payable by the term in advance;
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CENTRE CLASSES
Centre Stage AM’s
LOWER SCHOOL
Juniors
Intermediates
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Advanced Intermediates
UPPER SCHOOL
Pre-Seniors
Seniors |
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School Years 3, 4 & 5
School Year 6
School Years 7 & 8
School Years 9 & 10
School Year 11 plus |
Centre Stage PM’s
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Juniors
Intermediates |
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School Years 3 & 4
School Years 5 & 6
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Advanced Intermediates |
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School Years 7 & 8
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Pre-Seniors
Seniors | -
- | School Years 9 & 10
School Year 11 plus |
Centre Stage SUNDAY’s
LOWER SCHOOL
Intermediates | - | School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 |
| UPPER SCHOOL
Pre-Seniors
Seniors | -
- | School Years 7, 8, 9 & 10
School Years 11 plus |
| Young Centre Stagers | (Ages 4 to 11) |
| TUESDAY’S (After School); | 3.30pm to 4.30pm (4 to 11) | £6.50p | per week |
| | 4.30pm to 5.30pm (4 to 7) | £6.50p | per week |
Please Note: The additional classes listed below are subsidised by Centre Stage School of Performing Arts, therefore, the fees apply to students attending the weekend classes or any two (or more) additional classes; Single class fees are shown in brackets.
| Dance Troupe: | (Age; 7 to 18 - Junior & Senior Groups) |
| SATURDAY’S | 1pm to 2pm | £4 | ( £6 ) | per week |
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| CS Academy | Professional Drama Training for age 18+ Visit; http://www.csacademyuk.com/ for details | | | |
| SUNDAYS | 2pm to 6pm - Entry by audition | | | |
(Times subject to change depending on course)
| Upstaged Theatre Company: | (Senior Students - 16+) |
TUESDAY EVENINGS; During Production Weeks
(Some Sunday Rehearsals likely) | Rehearsal Fee Applicable (TBC)
Full costs are advised during audition process. |
Outside Productions: (all age groups) In addition to class productions Centre Stage tutors produce shows outside of normal lessons, (usually once or twice a year). Students can audition for any production that falls within their age group. Rehearsal fees and a contribution towards costume hire is payable, and these costs are confirmed at the time of audition. The cost of theatre hire, set, props and other incidentals are met by Centre Stage.
TERM DATES
Spring Term 2012
7th & 8th Jan 2012 TERM STARTS BACK
10th Jan 2012 YOUNG CENTRE STAGERS START BACK
11th, 12th & 14th Feb 2012 HALF TERM
27th March 2012 YOUNG CENTRE STAGERS LAST CLASS
31st March & 1st April 2012 LAST WEEKEND OF CLASSES
Summer Term 2012
17th April 2012 YOUNG CENTRE STAGERS START BACK
21st & 22nd April 2012 WEEKEND CLASSES RETURN
2nd, 3rd & 5th June 2012 HALF TERM
17th July 2012 YOUNG CENTRE STAGERS LAST CLASS
21s t & 22nd July 2012 LAST WEEKEND OF CLASSES
TEACHING & LESSONS DRAMA
Students are encouraged to develop their understanding and enjoyment of acting through practical lessons, script work, improvisation and performance.
Each term our Saturday and Sunday students will work towards productions. By exploring a series of fundamental skills, such as; movement, characterisation, ageism, sense memory, emotional memory and voice, students develop a good grounding in performance technique.
Within lessons, Tutors will look at the different disciplines needed for stage dramas and musical theatre. They will also examine the differences between stage work and working to camera for TV and film.
Lessons are structured to suit individual age groups and abilities, and every student is given the opportunity to showcase their work throughout the year. Pre-senior and senior students work on a festival of plays in March/April. This year’s festival will take place at ‘Theatro Technis’ in Camden.
DANCE
Movement and dance are an important part of a performer’s training. Lessons focus on a number of dance styles including; modern, jazz, street dance, hip hop, musical theatre and contemporary. During lessons, students develop performance skills (solo & group work) as well as audition technique. Students will take part in choreographed routines which are designed to increase observation and retention skills and build ability to work within a structured group.
SINGING Weekend classes include the teaching of techniques for warm up, breath control, increasing range, clarity and projection. In addition to working on songs from a variety of musical styles, tutors will teach vocal control and microphone technique. In association with the drama department, students will also work on emotional delivery and stage presence. Any students with the desire to develop personal performance skills will be encouraged to audition for our popular Cabaret evenings. These evenings are usually held once a term, and they give students the valuable opportunity to perform to a live audience.
DANCE TROUPE Centre Stage dance troupe offers additional dance classes to students who are looking to work on more complicated dance routines. The class takes place on Saturdays (between 1pm and 2pm). The group is split into Junior and Senior students. The Dance Troupe performs at various events throughout the year.
YOUNG CENTRE STAGERS Young Centre Stagers meet on a Tuesday evening after school. Children from the age of 4 to 11 are taught in an imaginative and fun environment. Lessons are designed to stimulate imagination, increase concentration, develop social interaction and build confidence. Young Centre Stages will be inspired through dance, drama, singing and creative play.
UPSTAGED THEATRE COMPANY (Entry By Audition) Established in 2006, Upstaged is a creative drama group for students age 15 to 22. Following successful productions in London Fringe theatres and the Edinburgh Fringe (2009, 2010 & 2011), Upstaged will continue to offer challenging plays for the serious performer. Previous productions include; ‘The Crucible’, ‘Love of a Nightingale’, ‘The Penelopiad', the thought provoking play ‘100’ (A Fringe first award winner during its initial run at the Edinburgh Fringe) and most recently a new piece called 'Killing Swine' and Shakespeare's classic 'Macbeth'.
In 2012, Upstaged will be working towards another production. A drama production (as yet to be confirmed) will take place in 2012 (and possibly transfer to the Edinburgh Fringe in August). Auditions for the drama production will be in the spring of 2012. Date TBC. Upstaged Theatre Company meets one evening a week during rehearsal periods. Additional summer rehearsals take place when the production is playing at The Edinburgh Fringe.
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