After School Classes

Musical theatre is what I like to think of as the musical extension of drama. It’s where all three skills (acting, singing and dancing/movement) come together to create and tell a story. The ultimate goal is to become a ‘triple threat’ – which is when you are equally as good at all three disciplines. In a musical theatre class you can expect to be learning songs, practising your acting and working on your dancing skills. I come from a background in all three disciplines and help each child individually to work on specific areas of focus for them. Some of my classes are catered towards students who do not wish to sit exams, and prefer a class with more group work and improvisation.

Students will be learning:

• Singing techniques (breath control, improving vocal range, rhythm, pitch control and warm ups)

• The craft of acting (how to research and prepare a character, acting techniques, physicality and voice work)

• Dancing or mime skills (Working with the teacher to develop storylines and choreography, learning how to warm up correctly and developing flexibility and strength)

Drama is such a great way to build confidence while having an immense amount of fun. I personally believe it is extremely important for children as they are developing and growing. Drama enables us to go into our own fantasy worlds, imagining and taking on the thoughts and feelings of someone else. I love the way it can help us become more empathetic and understanding of the world around us.

Students will be investigating drama through poetry, mime, improvisation, characterisation, plays, monologues, duologues, storytelling, sight reading and more. They will learn acting techniques and how to research and prepare a character. We creatively explore vocal exercises and warm ups which can help with tone, volume control, resonance, inflection, pacing, pausing, breath control and articulation.