CLASSES


Centre Stage run a number of classes and extra-curricular lessons/productions to suit all ages and abilities. 
Our main Performing Arts classes take place on Saturday and Sunday, offering a choice of three, 3 hour sessions, uniquely divided into 5 age groups focusing on the three main disciplines; Drama, Dance and Singing.


Training in the Three Main Disciplines
 
DRAMA

Within their age group, students are encouraged to develop their understanding and enjoyment of acting through practical lessons, team building exercises, script work, improvisation and performance. Lessons are structured to suit individual ages and abilities, and every student is given the opportunity to showcase their work throughout the year.  

The Lower School (Junior and Intermediate students) typically perform our Christmas Pantomime in December, The Middle School (Advanced Intermediate students) perform thier own play/musical in the Summer Term and The Upper School (Pre-Senior and Senior students) work on a 'Festival of Plays', comprising of three/four different plays being performed throughout a week's duration in March/April.

By exploring a series of fundamental skills, such as; characterisation, movement, ageism, sense memory, emotional memory and voice,  students develop a good grounding in performance technique. Within lessons, students will discover 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.


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
 
Singing 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.







Saturday Classes - (Ages; 7 to 18)

Centre Stage offers two sessions on a Saturday daytime. Both groups last 3 hours and are divided into our very unique and unprecedented 5 class structure.

CLASS TIMES

SATURDAY MORNING       :   10am- 1pm
SATURDAY AFTERNOON :   2pm - 5pm

CLASS STRUCTURE & AGE GROUPS

LOWER SCHOOL
Juniors - School Years 3, 4 & 5
Intermediates - School Year 6 & 7
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Advanced Intermediates - School Years 8 & 9
UPPER SCHOOL
Pre-Seniors - School Years 10
Seniors - School Year 11 plus







Sunday Classes - (Ages; 7 to 18)

As well as the Saturday classes, Centre Stage also offer a 3 hour session on a Sunday morning. These classes are divided into 3 groups and work on the three main aspects of performing arts and regular performance opportunities.

CLASS TIMES

SUNDAY MORNING       :   10.30am- 1.30pm

CLASS STRUCTURE & AGE GROUPS

LOWER SCHOOL - School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6
MIDDLE SCHOOL - School Years 7, 8, 9
UPPER SCHOOL - School Years 10 plus






 
Tuesday Classes - Young Centre Stagers (Ages; 4 to 11)

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.

CLASS TIMES

TUESDAY AFTERNOON        :   3.30pm- 4.30pm
TUESDAY EVENING               :   4.30pm- 5.30pm


Please Note:  Fees for the above classes are payable by the term in advance; 
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Dance Troupe

Centre Stage dance troupe offers additional dance classes to students from our weekend classes who are looking to work on more challenging dance routines.  The class takes place on Saturday afternoons and the group is split into Junior and Senior students.   The Dance Troupe performs  at various events throughout the year. 

CLASS TIMES

SATURDAY AFTERNOON        :   1pm- 2pm







Outside Productions:         (All age groups)
 
In addition to class productions Centre Stage tutors produce additional shows in professional theatres, (usually once or twice a year).    Students can audition for any production that falls within their age group.  In each case rehearsal fees and a contribution towards costume is payable.  All costs are confirmed prior to auditions.  Theatre hire, set, props, marketing and all other incidentals are met by Centre Stage.
 
Upstaged Theatre Company  (Entry By Audition)

Established in 2006, Upstaged Theatre Company is a creative drama group for students age 16 plus.  Following successful productions in London Fringe theatres and the Edinburgh Fringe (2009, 2010, 2011 & 2112), Upstaged will continue to offer challenging productions 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), a new piece called 'Killing Swine', Shakespeare's classic 'Macbeth' and most recently a new play adaptation of 'Spring Awakening' and John Godber's classroom comedy 'Teechers'. 

Upstaged also produces some exciting musical productions including:  Fame, Hairspray, and most recently, the award winning Les Miserable.  The next Upstaged Musical (for 2013) is 'OUR HOUSE'  (The Madness Musical). 

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