Local Performing Arts Classes for Children

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP
This performance specific group is always working towards a Musical Theatre show. From age 6 to 20 years. The current group rehearses in term time in Forest Row and there is a new group starting in September this year at The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks. Look out for Summer Schools this August and be ready to perform High School Musical and Footloose!
For more information call 01342 322411
www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

CATHERINE BELLINGER SCHOOL OF DANCE
Courses per term start from £43.50. Classes from 2.5 to adults. Courses offered: ballet, tap, modern jazz, disco, contemporary, street, hip-hop, musical theatre and dance parties. Classes in Tunbridge Wells at St Peter's Church, Bayhall Road, Rose Hill School, Christ Church, High Street and Frant Village Hall. We offer all these classes from St Peter's Church and many from our other venues too.
Enquiries: 01892 542549 or wnwjfdu ugwugdwg guwkgdgkw gkwgkudsfj 07946 854127
www.catherinebellingerschoolofdance.co.uk

ITALIA CONTI
Classes are held on Saturdays in Tunbridge Wells. Cost per 1 hour class is £68.00 per 10 week term. MUSICAL PRODUCTION - Musical Production is unique to Italia Conti. Pupils often have advantages over students at other schools due to their training in these performance based classes. Pupils may work individually or in groups. They present their combined acting, singing and dance skills in production numbers from celebrated Musicals and well known popular songs. Teachers encourage pupils to develop and use their personalities. Class work is often presented in workshop style. ACTING - Students are encouraged to develop physical and vocal skills in imaginative ways through games, improvisation and by interacting with others. Characterisation, text work and performance skills are also explored. LAMDA - An opportunity to work as a group member in workshop situations. Physical and vocal skills together with acting techniques are developed. Students benefit from working on scripts and play texts leading up to performances and exams.
Enquiries: 01892 529112
www.italiaconti-twells.co.uk

LAMBERHURST SCHOOL of THEATRE DANCE
Children's classes in Ballet from 3 years, Modern Theatre Dance, Jazz & Tap during the week. Musical Theatre Performance Group & Dance Performance Courses on Saturdays. Children's Holiday Courses. We have been running for 32 years & are open six days a week in Lamberhurst Village Hall & offer holiday courses & workshops. Our staff are either currently performing or have performed in shows all over the country, London's West End & Ballet Companies.
Enquiries:01424 217460
E-mail: katherine@jackson6264.fsnet.co.uk
www.lamberhurst-dance-school.co.uk

LIMELIGHT MUSICAL THEATRE
Limelight Musical Theatre classes are held from 2pm - 4pm for children 6years - 18 years on Saturdays at Marlborough House, Hawkhurst. Fees are £55.00 per term.
Contact Rachel Elliott on E-mail j.e.coleman@btinternet.com

RECALL THEATRE SCHOOL
Choose The Classes You want To do.....ReCall Theatre runs class in singing, drama and dance in Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough, all taught by professionals from the business. If you want to learn and have fun and want a school where you know you are going to see results then come and try us out for FREE. Ages 4-18yrs. Classes held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings are singing, drama, LAMDA, street dance and musical theatre. ‘Who can ask for anything more!' Our next shows are Walt Disney's Aladdin (5-12 years) and Fame (12+ years).
Ring Adam on for a prospectus www.recalltheatreschool.com

STAGECOACH
Stagecoach Theatre Arts - classes for 4-16 year olds every weekend in singing, dancing and drama.
If you would like full details and a prospectus, contact the following: Tunbridge Wells - Imogen Flanders on 01342 410208 Tonbridge - Wendy Murray on 01444 456208 East Grinstead - Paul Gyngell on 020 8879 0009 www.stagecoach.co.uk

THEATRETRAIN
Theatretrain was set up in 1992 and now has 80 centres nationwide. We cater for children aged 6-18 years, offering professional training in the performing arts on Saturdays in Southborough during the school term. There are 3 age groups (6-9, 9-12, 12-18 year olds) and each group has 1 hour each of dance, drama and singing each week. We put on shows every year, alternating local shows with large scale West End shows, including performances at the Royal Albert Hall. Fees are payable termly in advance and equate to £14 per session, with siblings entitled to a 50% reduction. For anyone wanting to try, they can enjoy a free introductory session before signing up for the term.
For more info, call Rachel on E-mail: tunbridgewells@theatretrain.co.uk
www.theatretrain.co.uk

TRINITY
Get involved! Learn new skills! Make new friends! Perform on the Trinity stage! There are lots of ways to get involved as a young person at Trinity. Trinity has one of the liveliest Youth Theatres in the South East. At Trinity Theatre you'll learn a variety of acting skills with enthusiastic and highly-skilled theatre professionals. Young Trinity courses start from age 8 and cost from £135 per term. Trinity also offers technical courses to learn all aspects of Stage Management, Lighting, Rigging, Sound and Projection. Summer School runs from Monday 27th July until Friday 31st July.
Enquiries: E-mail: education@trinitytheatre.net
www.trinitytheatre.net

Article written and researched for Spring 2009 issue by Caroline Smith