COUNTERPOINT
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Swansea College, Uplands
Sheila Cunliffe 01792 403860
Email: sheilacunliffe@btinternet.com
Web: www.counterpoint-s-p-a.org.uk
Counterpoint is an established Performing Arts School with a strong Classical
foundation. Students aged 3 to 19 years of age, beginners to advanced catered
for in the following disciplines; Classical Ballet / Tap & Modern I.S.T.D
Examinations. Jazz/Musical Theatre/Drama/Speech (L.A.M.D.A.)/Singing. Students
have the opportunity to take part in 3 annual performances; A Classical Ballet
and Drama Production; Song and Dance Show; 'Schools' Presentation and Review.
Between 2002 & 2003 students gained scholarships to Laine Theatre Arts /
London Studio / Northern Ballet School / Italia Conte / Doreen Birds / Hammond
/ Performers / Arts Educational / Urdang Academy. A serious training students
actually enjoy! We also have adult beginners classes in ballet, tap and jazz.
DANCE MAGIC SCHOOL OF THEATRICAL ARTS
St Alban's Church Hall, Treboeth
Sharon Harris 07833 117941
Website: mysite.freeserve.com/WATD
Children's Tap, Modern, Drama and Cheerleading. Medal tests and syllabus exams
provided. Registered teacher of Welsh Association of Theatre Dance. Shows performed
at least once a year, plus opportunities to perform at major theatres in London's
West End.
GALAXY THEATRE ARTS
Aelywd Hall, Brynamman, Ammanford
Marcia Evans 01269 825035
Web: www.Galaxytheatrearts.co.uk
Drama. Song. Dance. Building confidence and self esteem and giving all children
the opportunity to perform before large audiences. Weekly workshops are held
for 5-11 year olds and 12+ years. The children have the opportunity to perform
on stage twice yearly. We work closely with STEER recording studios, giving
them the chance to take part in recording sessions and video editing and filming.
GRAND
THEATRE SCHOOL OF DANCE
Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ
Andrea Jones
01792 475242 Ext 5
Web: www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Established 22 years. Inspirational
- Aspirational - Traditional. Exciting times ahead for The Grand Theatre School
of Dance as under new leadership, they embark on to the next stage! Come and
join us and learn Classical ballet in a safe and caring atmosphere (fun/happy/structured
environment) under the guidance of highly qualified teachers. Where pupils are
encouraged to achieve their highest potential and learn Self-Confidence, Physical
skills through the graceful, healthy and engaging pursuit of traditional ballet.
Andrea Jones, Examiner and Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance
/ R.A.D. Ballet classes from Pre-school to Vocational Grades. Drama Coach Jennifer
King BA (Hons) Cert Ed Dip (Drama). L.A.M.D.A. Drama from 8 years. Acting, voice
techniques as well as coaching for audition and performance pieces. and introducing
Louise Mellin - Commercial Jazz and Hip Hop. For further information please
call Andrea Jones on 01792 475242 Ext. 5
MARK
JERMIN STAGE SCHOOL
Carmarthen, Swansea West, Swansea Central, Llanelli, Port Talbot
Tel: 01792 458855
Web: www.markjermin.co.uk
We offer several different styles of ACTING CLASSES. Most classes are based
on improvisation and general stage craft. These lessons develop a variety of
acting skills through devising scenes and creating characters. Other drama classes
are based on scripted work. DANCE CLASSES offer a more traditional style of
dance for stage. Classes are generally divided into age groups. SINGING CLASSES
- our singing classes aim to develop technique and cover both popular music
and stage musicals. Close harmonies and choral work. The School boasts a strong
choir. AUDITION TECHNIQUE: Audition technique is another string to the bow and
such an important one to have in the competitive world of entertainment. Mark
Jermin offers the opportunity to participate in GCSE DRAMA EXAMINATIONS. This
is a one year course (as opposed to the usual two year state school option.)
The minimum age for students is 12-13 years. The Stage School boasts some amazing
and excellent GCSE results - 100% pass rate with students from the School gaining
the highest performance and written marks. Mark Jermin students have the opportunity
of gaining professional experience and work via the MARK JERMIN MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
This is a service that is only offered to students who train at the Stage School.
KABARET KIDZ / DEBORAH ELIAS
Ammanford Miners' Theatre, Wind Street, Ammanford
Deborah Elias B.A(Hons) AILAM 01269 595111
Email: DeborahElias@aol.com
The Kabaret Kidz performing arts clubs are based in Communities First areas
within Ammanford, Hendy and Llanelli, with a new group starting in Carmarthen.
The groups exist to help build confidence and self esteem in children and young
people through song, dance and comedy. There are no auditions and no competitions,
just a great emphasis on fun! We give children of all ages and abilities a chance
to perform without fear of criticism or rejection and everybody is welcome to
attend.
HELEN O'GRADY
DRAMA ACADEMY
Bishopston, Sketty Park, City Centre, Morriston, Bridgend, Llanrhidian, Porthcawl;
two new studios to open in September 2005 in Llanelli and Ammanford
Claire Lewis 01792 402679
Email: clairelewuk@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.helenogrady.co.uk
Development through Drama. The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy aims to promote confidence
and communication skills through a unique drama curriculum which is lots of
fun! All teachers are energetic, qualified school-teachers. We have classes
for 5-8 year olds, 9-11 year olds and Youth Theatre for 12-17 year olds. Autumn
and Spring terms focus on speech, movement and creative improvisations. This
leads into the Summer Production term when all classes rehearse a scripted play
for presentation to parents and friends! Our Academy is International, there
are over 40 branches in the UK alone. Many children are developing their self-esteem
and social interaction skills through attending our classes and parents are
really delighted with the results! Do give Claire our Swansea Principal a ring
to find out much more on 01792 402679.
THE PERFORMANCE FACTORY
Forge
Fach Centre,Clydach, Swansea
Dean Verbeck 07939 081413
Email: info.tpf@inbox.com
Drama: Script and improvisation. Singing: musical theatre, pop, vocal technique.
Dance: Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz. The Performance Factory is a place where children
can come and participate in a wide range of performance activities. Where they
have the freedom to create, individually or as part of a group. To explore characters
and world wide issues. To convey narrative, tell stories, look at themes, experience
emotions within the context of a play, musical or devised piece of work. All
this in a friendly professional environment under the supervision of our experienced
facilitators - who have worked in professional theatre and television. They
are all highly skilled (having trained at some of the best institutes in the
UK) and police checked. Our aim is to produce a working progress that the children
can appreciate as an achieved objective. Whether that be a simple in-house sharing
of work or a full-blown public perfomance. Some of the benefits: *Builds confidence
and self-esteem * Develops communication skills and team work * Improves speaking,
listening and thinking skills * Teaches performance skills & provides an
understanding of theatre * Encourages children to be creative. The school is
set up for 7-16 year olds with an additional Tiny Tots school for 3-4 year olds.
PRELUDE THEATRE
ARTS SCHOOL
Aberavon Community Centre Michna Street & Llanelli & Pontyates Welfare
Hall Llanelli
Lisa Appleyard or Darren Pritchard 07964 163253
Email: PreludeTheatre@hotmail.com
Children's musical theatre, classic and contemporary theatre / drama. Various
dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop/street jazz etc. The Prelude
Theatre Arts School is dedicated to the progress and enjoyment of its students.
We aim to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere within which a child can improve
natural talents, encouraging the development of many new abilities. These will
provide a sound basis for a career in the performing arts and also encourage
character-building skills for use in later life. Classes are kept small so your
child won't get lost in a crowd and all then have ample opportunity for performance
in the numerous shows the school works towards throughout the year. Our Summer
school in August is also extremely popular and culminates with a hit musical
performance in the Princess Royal Theatre. Prelude also have branches in Pyle
and Llanelli. These classes are on Friday, Wednesday and Sunday. They offer
Musical Theatre classes for students aged 4 - 18 covering singing, acting and
dancing of all styles. All students have the opportunity to perform in the Christmas
Show in the Princess Royal Theatre as well as their own school performance in
their rehearsal space. For further details contact Lisa on 07964 163253 after
1pm any weekday or all day Saturday/Sunday.
THE
SIR HARRY SECOMBE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ
Louise Doyle 07977 107348
Email: M.LouiseCohen@googlemail.com
We put on two major shows a year as well as various concerts in the vicinity.
There are 4 terms during the year, each term costs £30. For children up
to 18 years.
STAGECOACH
THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL (NEATH)
Alderman
Davies Primary School, Water Street, Neath
Martha Edwards
0845 0556448
Email: neath@stagecoach.co.uk
Web: www.stagecoach.uk/neath
The School
runs three 12 week terms a year with no half term break. Entry is offered by
application form. Class sizes are limited to 15 pupils and places are given
strictly on a first come first served basis. The main school offers classes
for ages 6-16, and Early Stages caters for the 3-6's. It is a safe, fun environment
in which children learn without realising. Each
term has different objectives: Autumn Term sees us preparing a presentation
of class work to the parents. Our Spring Term is a closed term, in which the
children work only on perfecting their skills. The Summer Term is our 'Show
Term' in which we produce a larger piece for parents to enjoy. Workshops during
the holidays cater for all ages. Stagecoach is open to all and the performing
arts skills taught are skills for life - as well as suitable for young people
with an interest in performing arts, whatever their ability. For those with
talent, the training can provide an excellent starting point for a professional
career.
STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL (SWANSEA)
Bishop Gore School (Saturdays) Swansea Institute Townhill Campus (Fridays)
Luan Davies 01792 204848
Email: swansea@stagecoach.co.uk
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk
Drama, Dance and Singing. Performing Arts, personal development. Stagecoach
runs for 3 hours a week outside school hours but alongside academic terms. There
is no audition. In Swansea we also have two very successful singing troupes
and a dance troupe. These offer free tuition to invited pupils and perform on
television, at national events as well as local theatre. For some students their
training can provide an excellent starting point towards professional work.
Where else can your 6-16 year old pack so much growing into three hours? To
find out more about how youngsters benefit, together with details of fees and
how to enrol, please get in touch with Luan Davies, Swansea Principal on 01792
204848.
SWANSEA STAGE COMPANY
Swansea Area
Christina L Maynard 01792 391319 Mobile: 09011 32 33 14
Email: k.austin64@btinternet.com
Dance, drama,
singing, musical theatre, audition technique etc. 3 hours of high energy dance,
drama, singing, in two age groups. All tutors CRB checked, with solid professional
background and are active within the arts sector. Adult classes also available.
SWANSEA
THEATRE ACADEMY
Swansea Institute, Townhill Campus
Zoe Murphy 0776 2808619 / 01792 652633
Streetdance, theatre and vocal technique plus visiting teachers. Giving every
individual a chance to shine, and offering knowledge of different theatrical
practitioners, different dance and vocal styles and the chance to perform.
TDM STAGE SCHOOL
Across Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea
Terry Michael 01639 891145
Email: tdmstageschool@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.tdmstageschool.co.uk
TDM's is now in it's sixth year and has gained an excellent reputation for producing
high quality young performers who through TDM's are gaining entry into the most
prestigious performing arts colleges. TDM's, where children and young adults
aged 3-21 develop life-long skills, build on self-esteem and confidence, working
creatively with 7 professional artists in singing, dance and drama. The only
school in the area to have all 7 professional members of staff. TDM's is a part
time course on evenings and weekends which develops and builds on skills for
stage. Students work with highly regarded within their field professionals who
have all received degrees from prestigious performing arts colleges and currently
work within the arts. Students receive excellent training and guidance, whether
they are there for a passtime activity or want training to pursue a career within
the arts. All students receive professional feedback from the staff with school
reports so they can monitor their own progress. As a Stage School, all students
have plenty of opportunity to perform. Classes in; commercial jazz, street dance,
hip hop, pop'n'lock (pop video style) ballet, TDM Youth Dance Company (strictly
through audition only, open to non-members) acting techniques, improvisational
skills, musical theatre, voice, speech, characterisation, TDM's Youth Drama
Company, singing techniques, Gospel/Soul/Pop. "TDM's will undoubtedly
be producing performers of a high calibre" - GW, Art Critic, South
Wales Evening Post. "A push in the right direction" - John
Gower, BBC1 Arts Correspondent.
TERRY MICHAEL'S COMMUNITY CREATIONS
Neath & Port Talbot
Terry Michael 01639 891145
TDM's Stage School has set up a sister company based in Neath and Port Talbot
which actively seeks funding for free community projects and has set up after
school clubs, youth dance companies, free dance courses during the summer holidays,
arts projects with local artists and much more. This company aims to benefit
the community and is designed for those who can't usually access such events
due to their financial situation. Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, New
Opportunity Fund, TDM Stage School and local businesses.
JOAN
WILLIAMS STAGE SCHOOL
Unitarian Church, High Street, Swansea
Joan Williams 01792 552831 / 07967 294420
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Irish Dance, Singing, Drama. A high standard of training
for all ages enabling students to gain qualifications that are nationally recognised
in all disciplines. Teachers will lecture and guide all students in their chosen
discipline laying strong foundations for technical and artistic development.
The school is noted for its regular shows - including raising funds for
charities, thus giving the pupils stage experience - which they thoroughly enjoy.
Age range from 3 years to adults. Many pupils have been successful in gaining
scholarships in the following stage schools - Doreen Birds / Arts Educational
/ Urdang Academy / Bretton Hall / London Studio Centre / Laine Theatre Arts
/ Performers / Laban / Cheltenham & Gloucester College. The school also
enters pupils for exams in all disciplines, which they thoroughly enjoy taking.
WISEMAN STAGE SCHOOL
St Helen's Avenue, Swansea
Toni Wiseman 01792 323430 / 0705 0048659
Website: www.WisemanStageSchool.com
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Drama, Musical Theatre for children.
FIND ANOTHER CLASS OR GROUP
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* Choirs
* Dance
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