Posts Tagged ‘Dance’

Autumn term classes for 7-16 year olds

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

Autumn Term classes for 7-16 Year Olds

Itโ€™s the start of a new term at Spotlights.ย  That means for our students in Stars 1,2&3 (age 7-16) itโ€™s time to develop new skills and techniques in drama, dance and singing.ย  At the end of this term they will present a showcase of class work to family and friends.

We are now working on an exciting mix of musical theatre numbers as well as the latest pop songs and street dance tracks.ย  In drama we are working on some classic scripts and every child will have a part to play.

This term is a great opportunity for existing students to get their skills up to the next level.ย  For new students it’s really exciting to see how much they can pick up in a short time when they present their classwork at the end of term showcase.

If you would like to find out more about our classes are how we help students realise their potential please get in touch.

Peter Pan for 4-6 year olds

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Peter Pan for 4-6 Year Olds

Every term our pupils age 4-6 at our Little Stars classes take part in a mini-musical.

This summer term our Little Stars will be having an adventure in Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy, and all their friends.

They will be introduced to the characters in this story by our amazing teachers through fun games and drama techniques.ย  As the weeks progress, all the kids will have the chance to learn funky dance routines and songs from this classic tale.

Every child has a part to play with their own script and lines of dialogue.ย  At the end of the term family and friends are invited to come and watch an awesome show.ย  We provide the kids with a costume thatโ€™s just right for them and their character.

If you would like your child to take part in our next mini-musical project please get in touch to arrange a free trial class.

 

Summertime classes for 7-16 year olds

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Summertime classes for 7-16 Year Olds

Itโ€™s summertime at Spotlights.ย  That means for our students in Stars 1,2&3 (age 7-16) itโ€™s time to try out new skills and techniques in drama, dance and singing.ย  There is no pressure of a show this summer term so itโ€™s time to get creative with our class content.

We are now working on the absolute freshest material from artists such as Ragโ€™nโ€™Bone Man and Calvin Harris in singing; Zookeper in dance and movie scripts from Hollywood blockbusters in drama.

We change up the content every few weeks in each class to keep everyone excited about the next mini project.

This term is a great opportunity for our students and teachers to try out new techniques.ย  Some examples include a โ€œhot seatingโ€ technique in drama.ย  This allows every child the opportunity to develop a character from a script.ย  The character is brought alive away from the dialogue that is set in the script.ย  Each student can make the character their own and this develops their confidence in performance.

In singing, we are focusing on solos and duets and some beautiful harmonies in class groups.ย  We have even found that without the pressure of performing to an outside audience some of the shyer singers are happy to try solo singing.ย  We will encourage those individuals and maybe they will sing a solo in their next show to family and friends.

In dance, the students are learning how to dance as an ensemble which requires teamwork.ย  Individually each student is being encouraged to perfect their own street dance technique.ย  Our professional choreographer is putting together some dances with a street attitude.ย  We are looking forward to developing these techniques further ready for our next showcase at the end of the year.

If you would like to find out more about our classes are how we help students realise their potential please get in touch.

 

Mary Poppins Term for 4-6 year olds

Thursday, April 6th, 2017

This April the theme of our Little Stars classes for 4-6 year oldโ€™s is based on P.L. Traversโ€™ classic story โ€“ Mary Poppins.

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Each week we will be looking at the characters from the story and through drama games and exercises your child will have the opportunity to role-play a day in the life of their favourite character.

Whether your child loves Bert, Jane, Michael or Mary Poppins herself we will inspire them to explore this magical world using their imagination.

Our drama games are specially designed to fully engage your child and we only measure how much fun they are having and not who the โ€œwinnerโ€ is!

The first building block of our STAR system is โ€œSโ€ for Self-confidence and whether your child is a natural performer or a little shy we make sure they have the opportunity to shine in class.

We develop your childโ€™s self-confidence each week.

Each class includes singing and after we have carefully warmed up your childโ€™s voice they will start to learn some of the songs from this story.

We know that some kids love singing and others are less confident.ย  The โ€œTโ€ in our STAR system is Teamwork.ย  Teamwork is really effective in group singing.ย  We allow all the children in a class to work together as a group and help each other learn lyrics.

Your child will learn how to tell this story in a creative way by singing in character.ย  The confident singers in the class have the opportunity to sing solo or in a duet.

The โ€œAโ€ in our STAR System is Active learning โ€“ this is learning by doing.ย  This is really key in dance.

Each Little Stars class includes dance training.ย  Your child will learn how to warm-up their body correctly.ย  They will learn a dance in a musical theatre style and another dance to some of the latest pop tunes.

Your child will learn dance steps taught by a professional teacher with a background in performing arts.

Itโ€™s then our job over the course of the term to bring all this learning together.ย  The โ€œRโ€ in our STAR System is Realising potential.ย  Your child will realise their own potential by attending these fun and creative classes each week.

So why not give your child the golden ticket to our fantastic training in drama, dance and singing this September.

Classes in Beckenham, Bromley, Croydon, Orpington and West Wickham.

We offer a no obligation FREE trial class to all new students.ย  Get in touch to book or sign up for our monthly newsletter to be first in line for our performing arts news and our latest offers.



Calling all 4-6 year old Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Fans

Friday, August 12th, 2016

This September the theme of our Little Stars classes for 4-6 year oldโ€™s is based on Roald Dahlโ€™s classic story – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

 

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Each week we will be looking at the characters from the story and through drama games and exercises your child will have the opportunity to role-play a day in the life of their favourite character.

Whether your child loves Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop or Willy Wonka himself we will inspire them to explore this magical world using their imagination.

Our drama games are specially designed to fully engage your child and we only measure how much fun they are having and not who the โ€œwinnerโ€ is!

The first building block of our STAR system is โ€œSโ€ for Self-confidence and whether your child is a natural performer or a little shy we make sure they have the opportunity to shine in class.

We develop your childโ€™s self-confidence each week.

Each class includes singing and after we have carefully warmed up your childโ€™s voice they will start to learn some of the songs from this story.

We know that some kids love singing and others are less confident.ย  The โ€œTโ€ in our STAR system is Teamwork.ย  Teamwork is really effective in group singing.ย  We allow all the children in a class to work together as a group and help each other learn lyrics.

Your child will learn how to tell this story in a creative way by singing in character.ย  The confident singers in the class have the opportunity to sing solo or in a duet.

The โ€œAโ€ in our STAR System is Active learning โ€“ this is learning by doing.ย  This is really key in dance.

Each Little Stars class includes dance training.ย  Your child will learn how to warm-up their body correctly.ย  They will learn a dance in a musical theatre style and another dance to some of the latest pop tunes.

Your child will learn dance steps taught by a professional teacher with a background in performing arts.

Itโ€™s then our job over the course of the term to bring all this learning together.ย  The โ€œRโ€ in our STAR System is Realising potential.ย  Your child will realise their own potential by attending these fun and creative classes each week.

So why not give your child the golden ticket to our fantastic training in drama, dance and singing this September.

Classes in Beckenham, Bromley, Croydon, Orpington and West Wickham.

We offer a no obligation FREE trial class to all new students.ย  Get in touch to book or sign up for our monthly newsletter to be first in line for our performing arts news and our latest offers.