Welcome to Stage Central Theatre Arts! Our aim is to provide first class stage training
to all ages and abilities

Our School offers training in the three disciplines of Theatre Arts: Acting; Dance and Singing

Stage Central training develops confidence, articulation and communication skills
whilst encouraging creativity and stretching the imagination.

Dance

Our dance classes are geared towards "Movement for Actors" rather than the strict formula of dance schools. Our aim is to provide the confidence to be able to feel at ease and appear natural on stage and free with movement.

Performers need to be in touch with their bodies, with its flexibility, suppleness, strength and free enough to express themselves through this exciting form.

Classes will be taken at a sensitive pace, building confidence and poise whilst having fun.

Our dance teachers are fully experienced in the different techniques of dance/movement and will fully warm up the student to avoid injury.

Drama

Through drama you will explore characterisations and be given the process of building a character. You will work extensively on voice, speech and improvisation to enhance your character building.

You will also have an opportunity to work with a theatre professional on Solo and Duologue scenes which is also included in the weekly fee.

Voice & Singing

Through training the voice, communication becomes more effective. As one of our main sources of communicating our feelings and emotions, emphasis lies strongly with the voice. Our voice and speech classes will encourage the student to become more expressive and aware of its flexibility and strength.

The singing workshops allow the voice to find its musicality and encourage the students to express themselves through a different emotive discipline.

We have qualified teachers who have professional experience in instructing voice and singing.

6-18 Years

Our classes are designed for students from the ages of 6-18 years. Each class will split into the appropriate grouping and the class will be restricted by numbers.

The weekly training will last for three hours (2 hours Wetherby) but may require additional time when rehearsing for a performance. There will be a charge for extra rehearsals. The students will rotate around the teachers, gaining the different disciplines.

Performing is a valuable tool and will be included in the training programme, to show work-in-progress and a showcase of the students' achievements.

Performing

After an initial period of working through: dance; drama; and singing, focus will fall on rehearsal and performance.

You will perform in different productions. Once rehearsals are underway you may be required to attend additional sessions until performance.

We believe strongly that every student should be give the tools and opportunity to perform.

Stage Central Summer School

Enjoy singing, dancing, acting and making new friends; then why not join our annual Summer School which is open to all. You don't have to be a pupil to join. The summer school usually happens on the second week of the summer break at St John Fisher School. You will work from 9.30-3.30 Mon-Fri putting together a performance for friends and family on the Friday. You will need to bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable clothing. Summer School fees are £100 per student for the whole week. You can apply through our online application form - but hurry! Places are limited and strictly first come, first served! Just click on the "Join us" link and come and join the fun!