TAPA TOTS
The class consists of two thirty minutes classes in Drama and Dance. Drama consists of creative Roleplay and allows the children to express their imagination. Dance consists of Ballet and Tap.
TAPA Juniors
TAPA Juniors consists of three fun 30 minute classes in disciplines of Dance, Drama and Singing. This is a good class for confidence building and developing creativity. It allows Students to gain performance skills.
TAPA Young Performers
TAPA Young Performers is our main, three hour session for students aged 6 – 13. The students have separate classes in all three disciplines of dance, drama and singing. Students will not only have the opportunity to develop their technical skills and confidence in all three disciplines but they will also have the chance to prepare for performances of a larger scale production at the end of the year. TAPA Young Performers is a great class for any student that enjoys performing. It helps to develop confidence, communication skills and creativity in a really fun and supportive environment.
Dance
Ballet
A fabulous, fun introduction to ballet, perfect for children who have not yet started school. This is a fun and imaginative class and the children love the stories we use to go with the movements! Though fun and stories we develop the musicality, technique and confidence of our very youngest dancers.
Primary Ballet and Tap
A fabulous introduction to ballet and tap, perfect for students that are in the first few years of primary school. The class is split into two with the first half being an introduction to the ISTD & Primary ballet syllabus and the second half learning the basics of the ISTD Pre- Primary and Primary Tap syllabus. The class is a fun and imaginative class for this age group and the children love the stories we use to go with the movement!
Grade 1 Modern and Tap
For those children who have come up from the Primary class or are starting dancing slightly later. The class will be split into two, with the first section learning the basics of the Grade 1 Modern class and the second part following the ISTD Grade 1 Tap Syllabus. The children have the option to take examinations. These classes help with cognitive motor skills, co- ordination, rhythm, flexibility, memory and help build confidence.
Grade 2 Modern and Tap
For those children who have come up from the Grade 1 class or are starting dancing slightly later. The class will be split into two, with the first section learning the basics of the Grade 2 Modern class and the second part following the ISTD Grade 2 Tap Syllabus. The children have the option to take examinations. These classes help with cognitive motor skills, coordination, rhythm, flexibility, memory and help build confidence
Grade 3 Modern
For those students who have come up from Grade 2 Modern and want to continue the modern syllabus. The children have the option to take examinations. These classes help with cognitive motor skills, co-ordination, rhythm, memory, flexibility and help build confidence
Drama
LAMDA examinations in Acting help to develop effective oral communication skills that will prove invaluable throughout life. The students choose two monologues that are suitable for their grading from the LAMDA syllabus. We then work on one piece at a time where children have to learn by heart and block/stage the excerpt. We perform it every week to the others in the class so by the time the exam comes round it can be performed confidently. These classes are good at encouraging children to think for themselves and to understand the process of creating characters.
Equally importantly, memorising a number of pieces encourages self-discipline and focus.
Exploring different characters also allows students to get to the heart of how feelings and emotions dictate behaviour, encouraging them to become more self-aware. As with all LAMDA examinations, the development of a clear speaking voice and good body language are integral.
Singing
LAMDA Musical Theatre
The class establishes a healthy vocal technique and introduces musical awareness through song. The class helps to build on existing vocal technique and continues to develop repertoire and confidence. The students perform individually each week to gain confidence