Stages Theatre School

what we do

Dance:-

Ballet
Ballet for pleasure, Ballet for the more serious-minded. This classical style of expressive movement has something to offer for everyone. Ballet dates back to the 17th century. The conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are still found in Ballet today. Choreographers have been influenced by composers through the ages. Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dance.

Tap
Tap is rhythm - rhythm is tap. Its origins are many and varied. Americans claim its origin dates from the African Jazz age. The Irish stake their claim to the Jigs and Step Dancing. The English relate back to northern Clog Dancers but whichever one chooses to believe, Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals. Evergreen shows, 42nd Street and Crazy For You, and the more reecnt Stomp and Tap Dogs highlight the great diversities of style and music in tapping. The IDTA has recently launched its new Tap Grade Examinations. Thousands of examinations and medal tests are held each year for childrens, students and professionals and a wide range of tests are available for adults of all ages. A gentle, rhythmical and enjoyable way to keep fit!

Freestyle
Freestyle dance incorporates Freestyle, Disco dancing & Streetdance, and is the trendiest and most popular form of dance in the UK today. Freestyle/Disco involves runs, spins, kicks and leaps as well as many other diverse steps and movements with lots of different arm and hand actions. The music can be fast and 'beaty' or slow and sensuous, allowing dancers of all ages to use freedom of expression to enhance their style. Have you ever seen the hottest pop band's music video or performance on TV? Then you will already know what Streetdance looks like. Streetdance takes any form of popular music - from pop to hip hop - and choreographs routines to the beats. We have seen that, only too often, the most successful pop acts have made it big by combining Streetdance routines with their tunes and lyrics.

 

Singing:- 

So you wanna be a star? Or maybe you just want to have fun like the stars of musical theatre or the best pop groups around. Singing is a fusion of different modern vocal skills and performance styles, that will take you to inspirational heights. The spotlight's on you!

 

Drama:- 

This exciting Theatre form encompasses the wide spectrum of productions that are Musical Theatre. Shows like Grease, My Fair Lady, Bombay Dreams, The Lion King, Oliver, Annie etc are all diverse styles, but are all embraced by the 'Theatre' Title. Drama prepares the body, through stimulating games and exercises, to be able to use improvisation and interpretation to play a character to the best ability there is. With the use of props, make up and much more - it provides all the 'must have' qualities for today's talented students.

 

Aerobics:- 

Exercise for adults, focusing on toning up the body and gaining a better fitness level. Very good for mums with tums they want to loose! General level and more advanced work-out classes undertaken.