* Performing Arts Combo Class” Our ever popular two hour performing arts combo classes for 6 year olds to teens. In the two hour period, the groups rotate and the children experience theatre warm-ups, a drama class, a creative dance class and finish back together with vocal training and singing. It is an exciting way for children to channel their creative energy through a variety of performing arts activities and also encourages children to appreciate the abilities of their peers.

* “Introduction to Arts a Go Go! For 4 and 5 year Olds” This hour long Saturday morning class takes elements of the two hour combo class and is designed specifically for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents are welcome to stay, or even join in, as their children are introduced to dance, drama and singing.

There are many different forms of dance today, from hip-hop and jazz, to ballet and ceroc. Creative dance differs from other dance forms in that it does not have a specific set of moves or techniques. It is inclusive of all styles of dance, though tends toward contemporary dance, and also invents new ones. It explores the general language of dance. This dance vocabulary is introduced to students through a variety of fun and exciting activities to draw movement and choreography out of them, not always teaching set dance moves to them. Using locomotor and non-locomotor movement, students will explore the elements of dance – body awareness, space, time and energy and relationships. It is suitable for all body sizes and shapes, boys and girls. It gives students another way of expressing themselves and challenges them to be imaginative, creative, spontaneous and flexible. Skills such as problem-solving, communication and co-operation are learnt and extended through creative dance. It allows freedom of expression and helps children find their own style without fear of criticism.

In this class, the process of drama will be the main focus. Students will make sense of themselves and the world around them by having learning opportunities in such areas as movement, script-work, story-telling, role-playing, mime and improvisation. Drama techniques are explored including voice projection, trust, listening and characterisation, while at the same time students build up a knowledge of theatrical terms. The class helps the children develop confidence and a willingness to take risks. Lifetime lessons will be learned that will help them in both classroom and social situations.

This part of the session enables the children to enjoy singing together, encourages them to explore their singing voice, learn basic techniques such as breath control and increase their singing and broader vocal ability.