Act, Dance and Sing at Saturday School in Brockley & Lewisham

Activity Description

Dance:
This class includes stretches, exercises and learning dance routines to music from the shows and the latest hits. Warm-ups, floor work, stretching and toning are all part of the fun.
This class develops skills including:
Posture
Rhythm
Confidence
Creativity
Mental ability
Learning and creating choreography

Drama:
Drama focuses on confidence building, public speaking, sharing ideas and team work.
This class develops skills including:
Voice and breath work
Drama games & exercises
Basic script reading and learning
Improvising and working on devised scenes
Stagecraft

Singing:
Classes include vocal games, warm-up exercises and group singing. Songs range from ballads to fast, fun numbers including those from the shows.
This class develops skills including:
Pitch
Rhythm
Vocal harmony
Tone
Accents
Breath control
Reading, learning and memorising words
Solo and group work

All classes also include an end of term performance for family to come and applaud their child’s progress. Students can participate in performances at shows and events throughout the year. This includes Montage performances and also external events.

Past external performances include Music for Youth and Nucleo (Southbank Centre), Lewisham People’s Day, Lewisham Dance Schools Showcase (Broadway Theatre, Catford), Blackheath Halls, Horniman Museum, Brockley Max, Horniman Christmas Fair and many more.

Montage Theatre Arts
We’re a performing arts charity based in Lewisham. Whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur or want to be a professional performer, our carefully planned programme of classes with the emphasis on both fun and technique, gives you the chance to express yourself through drama, dance and singing.

We help our students grow in confidence, find their creative voice and experience the transformative power of the arts! All of our teachers are West End and/or industry professionals – so they know their stuff!

• No experience needed!
• Reduced rates available for low income families
• OFSTED Registered
• All staff DBS checked, first aid and youth mental health trained