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Juniors | Ages 8–11
Energetic and engaging hour long classes stimulate and inspire our young performers and learners. Our team of dedicated and highly experienced fully qualified teachers know how to bring the very best out of this age group, enabling exciting and exuberant performances based on a solid bedrock of emerging technical skill.
Saturday classes at Guildford Theatre School
ALL GTS JUNIORS CLASSES ARE HELD AT ST NICOLAS CENTRE
Jazz
11:00AM-12:00PM
this class has limited availability for this term
A fun and funky workout, jazz dance is a popular way to improve flexibility, strength, endurance and concentration. Styles and techniques taught include Theatre Jazz, Modern Dance and Contemporary Dance. Classes work toward annual public performances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre each summer for all students and follow the internationally recognised ISTD Jazz syllabus.
Tap
12:00PM–1:00pm
this class has limited availability for this term
Tap is an exciting and instantly rewarding dance style that strengthens and conditions whilst improving rhythm and coordination in a fun environment. Classes work toward annual public performances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre each summer for all students and follow the internationally recognised ISTD Tap syllabus.
Ballet
1:00PM–2:00pm
this class has limited availability for this term
Ballet benefits both the mind and body. Ballet promotes discipline whilst developing poise, posture, flexibility, strength and balance. Sessions are fun, inclusive and work toward technical accomplishment. Classes work toward annual public performances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre each summer for all students and follow the internationally recognised ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus.
Drama
2:30–3:30Pm
this class has limited availability for this term
Drama develops the imagination, encourages self-confidence, and improves cooperation and concentration whilst focussing on expressive and communication skills in a fun and disciplined manner. The curriculum includes devised work and physical theatre as well as scripted performance. Classes work toward annual public performances at The Electric Theatre each summer and Acting examinations with Trinity College London at the end of each Spring Term for all students.
Singing
3:30–4:30Pm
this class has limited availability for this term
Singing is an energising way to improve confidence, posture, and wellbeing as well developing self-expression, musicality, rhythm and communication. These lessons include technical instruction, creative performance, group singing and harmony and the physical staging of song for performance. Classes work toward annual public performances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre each summer and Musical Theatre examinations with Trinity College London at the end of each Spring Term for all students.
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Meet our experienced teachers
Your child will be inspired and motivated by our highly experienced, industry trained, fully qualified teachers. Our staff have trained at some of the nation’s most prestigious performing arts institutions including the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the Guildford School of Acting, Rose Bruford College, Bodywork Cambridge, Bird College and Mountview.