learn with gts
Seniors | Ages 14–18
Ambitious, focussed and fun filled hour long classes accelerate and motivate our oldest performers and learners. Our students make and nurture lifelong friendships as they grow in confidence through our classes. Our team of dedicated and highly experienced fully qualified teachers know how to bring the very best out of this age group, enabling accomplished and inspiring performances that draw upon high levels of technical skill. We welcome experienced performers alongside beginners at this age. Additionally, we are able to support our students with opportunities for the Physical, Skills and Volunteering aspects of their Duke of Edinburgh Award and if looking for further study beyond their hobbies, we help prepare them for sixth form, college, university applications, in addition to offering expert insight and guidance on auditioning for dance and drama conservatoires. These classes are a perfect complement for those students taking GCSE, A Level or BTEC Dance, Drama, Music or Performing Arts. Whilst many of our leavers go on to university, many have also pursued professional careers in the performing arts, successfully gaining entry to some of the UK’s leading training providers including Arts Educational School London, Bodywork Cambridge, Brighton Theatre Academy, The Brit School, Bird College, East 15, Guildford School of Acting, Laine Theatre Arts, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, MADD, Momentum Performing Arts, Mountview, Performers College, RADA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Trinity Laban.
Saturday classes at Guildford Theatre School
ALL GTS SENIORS CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE TRINITY CENTRE
Jazz
3:00–4:00pm
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 and Commercial Dance, including heels. Classes work toward annual public performances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre each summer for all students and follow the internationally recognised ISTD Modern syllabi.
Tap
4:00PM–5:00pm
this class has 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
5:00PM–6:00pm
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, including pointe work. 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
12:00–1:00pm
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
1:00–2:00pm
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.