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For
the younger Students we have face painting sessions and Also
instruction on basic rules of applying make-up, the reasons why it is
essential for stage work, and after with the help of some of my Seniors
applying make up to the Girls which of course is the highlight.
Sometimes we
cover specialised make-up appropriate to Projects that we are working
on with the Theatre Group, Jazz Class And Musical Theatre Course.
OPEN
JAZZ CLASS
This is when I
offer the opportunity to attend a specially timetabled Jazz Class to
all TDA students regardless of the Discipline that they Are taking.
They will take
part in a Typical Jazz Class that takes place at TDA And as usual at
the end of Class the children will get to learn a Routine to a resent
and up to date song.
CHOREOGRAPHIC
INSTRUCTION
This is for the
older Students with a number of years of training Under their belts.
We start the session
by choosing together a piece of music That they will be working to. We
then discuss the style of dance To be used and then after splitting
into groups work begins. Throughout the session I monitor their
progress, offer advise About phrasing with the music or perhaps the
linking of steps. The beauty of Choreography is its never wrong.
This can be
very rewarding to see the Students be creative And is a great
confidence building activity.
OPEN
MODERN AND TAP CLASSES
All children
between the age of 4-5yrs are invited to come along And take part in
one of the Friday Modern and tap classes. Some Children find doing Two
Classes a week too much, so we offer the opportunity giving them the
chance to experience the fun that is Modern Tap without having to
commit to a Terms worth of Classes.
DRAMA
CLASS
Open to all
students from the age of 7yrs. This Class includes a differing variety
of the following elements.
Games and fun
designed to break the ice and develop a variety of skills including,
speech, voice projection, concentration, memory and the Children's
powers of observation. We also do exercises for breathing, voice
control and warm Ups for the vocal chords etc. We also sometimes
include a movement section not always Dance based.
The Children
enjoy most the improvisations that we usually do at the close of Class.
This is when they split into groups and act out a situation either in
mime or acting. Some of the older Students may using a script produce a
small Drama piece.
THEATRE
GROUP
This activity
is open to all Children already attending a Dance Class at TDA and in Primary
Standard and above.
Theatre group
meets twice every term on a Saturday for a 4 hour session, and has
proved extremely popular. We are lucky enough that the facility we use
for classes has a small stage, which we use to the full for this
activity. The children get to spend the 4 hours on the stage preparing
and perfecting Their work.
Lynn our
singing teacher attends a portion of the day, putting the students
through their paces, Helping them improve their singing skills and
preparing the song for our final performance
The children
attend this activity in Logo Trackies, jeans and T-Shirts And Dance
shoes or sensible trainers. They bring a packed lunch and we have the
tuck shop open, fun is had by all. At the end of the session the
children perform what they have been working on for the parents, who
may come armed with cameras to capture the moment should they wish
This activity
gives all Dance Academy Students a brief Musical Theatre experience.
Although dance is the main factor for this already experienced group we
incorporate singing and stage performance skills making it an all round
event. This is always a diverse group with Children ranging from 5 to
16yrs, and From all the disciplines on offer at TDA. It is really
rewarding to see the Children come together for the day, working as a
team and producing some really great performances.
Children that
attend more than 2 sessions over the first 2 terms of the year are
invited to attend extra rehearsals at a minimum cost, they then go onto
perform at local venues and at our Show or Prize giving during the
Summer Term. They also get the chance to record their singing onto
backing tracks during our recording session.
The items that
we have done with the Theatre Group so far are Barnum, Oliver, Mary
Poppins, Bugsy Malone, Annie, Witches of Mac Beth, Cats, High School
Musical, Josepth and his amazing technicolour dream coat, Mama Mia and
Hairspray
Want to join in
with the fun keep your eye open for the activities notice that goes up
on the notice board at the studio at the beginning of each term, it is
also on the end of term Newsletter. (Which is also displayed on the
coming soon and news page of this website) It will list when the
Theatre Group will meet that term and what we will be doing. Two weeks
before the group is due to meet a notice goes on the board where you
can sign up your ChildŐs name.
Remember this
activity is open to all TDA students in PRIMARY AND ABOVE.
If you are
interested in this activity but are not a member of the TDA then see
our Musical Theatre Course which is open to
all.
Please go to
the Timetable & Fees section for
all the details.
or call us:
01628 666679
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