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Our performing arts classes for Years 3–6 are designed for children who love drama, singing and performance.
These after-school classes give children the opportunity to develop acting skills, stage confidence and performance technique in a fun and supportive environment.
Many children first experience Spotlights through these school clubs before progressing to our weekend performing arts academy and musical theatre productions.
In our Years 3–6 performing arts classes, students explore a wide range of theatre skills including:
• Acting and character development
• Voice and vocal performance
• Movement and stage presence
• Script work and storytelling
• Ensemble performance
• Confidence and teamwork
Classes are taught by professional performing arts teachers who specialise in working with children and helping them develop their creativity and confidence.
Many of our Years 3–6 students have the opportunity to take LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) examinations as part of their class work.
LAMDA exams help children develop:
• communication skills
• performance technique
• confidence speaking in front of others
Students prepare solo acting pieces and performance work during their classes and can enter the exams to receive an internationally recognised qualification.
LAMDA exams are optional, but most students enjoy working towards them.
Performance is an important part of the Spotlights experience.
During the year, students may take part in:
• end-of-term showcases for family and friends
• performance projects in class
• musical theatre productions alongside our weekend academy students
These opportunities help children experience the excitement of performing on stage while developing teamwork and confidence.
Our classes are designed to help every child feel comfortable expressing themselves.
Whether a child is naturally confident or just beginning their performing arts journey, our teachers focus on:
• encouragement
• creativity
• teamwork
• building confidence step by step
Many children who start in these classes go on to continue their performing arts journey through our weekend academy programmes and productions.
Our Years 3–6 performing arts classes currently run at selected primary schools in South East London.
👉 View the Langley KS2 Performing Arts Class
👉 View the Goodrich KS2 Performing Arts Class
👉 View the St Mary’s KS2 Performing Arts Class
These classes are available only for pupils who attend those schools.
Children who do not attend one of these schools can still join our weekend performing arts classes (Stars 1,2 & 3), which are open to all children aged 7–18.
👉 Find a Weekend Class Near You
We run Stars 1, 2 & 3 engaging performing arts classes for school children across South East London. Each venue provides a safe, welcoming environment where children aged 7–18 can explore their creativity, build confidence and learn new skills. Choose a location near you and book a free trial session today.
Parents often tell us they value Spotlights because their children develop:
• confidence
• communication skills
• creativity
• teamwork
• a love of performing arts
Most importantly, children have fun while learning new skills and building friendships.
Primary school is a wonderful time for children to discover their creativity, build confidence and develop strong communication skills.
Our performing arts classes for Years 3–6 give children the opportunity to explore drama, singing and performance in a fun, structured after-school environment.
Through engaging activities, script work and performance projects, students learn how to express themselves, work as part of a team and develop the confidence to perform in front of others.
Many students also have the opportunity to work towards LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) examinations, helping them develop acting technique, public speaking skills and confidence presenting performance pieces.
Whether your child already loves performing or is just beginning their journey, our classes provide a supportive space where every child can grow and shine.
Age-Appropriate Learning
Classes are designed specifically for children in Years 3–6, allowing students to develop their performing arts skills alongside peers of a similar age.
Small Class Sizes
With a maximum of around 20 students per class, every child receives individual attention and encouragement from our teachers.
Professional Performing Arts Teachers
Students learn each week from experienced drama, singing and performance coaches who specialise in working with young performers.
LAMDA Exam Opportunities
Students may prepare solo acting pieces and performance work in class and can choose to enter LAMDA examinations, gaining a recognised qualification while building confidence and presentation skills.
Confidence and Communication Skills
Through acting, storytelling and performance work, children develop valuable skills that support them both on stage and in everyday life.
In our drama sessions, children develop acting skills through improvisation, storytelling and script work.
Students learn how to work together as an ensemble, create characters and build confidence performing in front of others. Throughout the year they explore a variety of acting techniques and performance exercises, helping them develop creativity, imagination and communication skills.
Many students also work on LAMDA acting pieces, giving them the opportunity to develop performance technique and confidence presenting material to an audience.
Our dance and movement sessions help children develop coordination, rhythm and physical confidence.
Students learn choreography inspired by musical theatre and performance projects, working together to create energetic and engaging routines.
Movement work helps children develop stage presence, teamwork and confidence performing as part of a group.
Children develop confidence using their voice through fun vocal exercises, warm-ups and musical theatre songs.
Students learn how to project their voice, sing with expression and perform as part of an ensemble. Singing sessions often support class performance projects and help children develop musicality and stage confidence.
Performance is an important part of the Spotlights experience.
Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to share their work through class showcases, performance projects and occasional involvement in musical theatre productions.
These performances allow children to experience the excitement of performing while building confidence and stage presence in a supportive environment.
Depending on the term, students may take part in:
• end-of-term showcases for family and friends
• class performance projects
• ensemble opportunities in Spotlights musical theatre productions
Our performing arts classes for Years 3–6 (ages 7–11) are designed for primary school children who enjoy drama, singing and performance.
These classes run as after-school clubs within selected primary schools, allowing children to learn and perform alongside friends from their school in a fun and supportive environment.
Children develop a wide range of performing arts skills, including acting, singing and movement.
Through drama games, performance projects and script work, students build confidence, creativity and communication skills. Many children also work on LAMDA acting pieces, helping them develop performance technique and confidence presenting material in front of others.
Not at all. Our classes are designed to welcome children of all experience levels.
Some students already enjoy performing, while others are trying drama or performing arts for the first time. Our teachers create a supportive environment where every child can build confidence and develop their skills at their own pace.
Yes. Throughout the year, students may take part in class showcases and performance projects where they can share their work with family and friends.
Some students also have opportunities to perform in Spotlights musical theatre productions, working alongside students from our wider performing arts programmes.
Our Years 3–6 performing arts classes currently run at selected primary schools.
These classes are available only to pupils who attend those schools. If your child attends one of the schools where we run a class, you can book a free trial session to see if they enjoy the programme.
If you have any questions about our performing arts classes for Years 3–6, please get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Our office hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 5:30pm and Saturday 9am to 5:30pm.
If your child attends one of the schools where we run these classes, we’d be delighted to help you arrange a free trial session.
If you want to find out more about Spotlights download our brochure to get all the details!