Saturday School

Introduction to Musical Theatre

This is a 90-minute class. Students take part in three 30-minute classes of equal length in the three main disciplines, Singing, Acting and Dancing. This class helps to develop children’s confidence as well as give them an insight into the performing arts world. Within the class, we have recently worked on numbers and scripts from Annie, Lion King and Oliver. All classes are taught by professionals, who have worked within the industry and are experienced and qualified teachers. For children aged 5-7 years. 

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre is the class where all the skills you have gained are put together. Students will work on scripts, songs and dances from well-known Musicals. Recently our students have been working on Six the Musical, Wonderland, Grease, Hairspray, Mack N Mabel and Newsie. Classes are available for three age groups: 8-12, 12-14; and 14-18 at intermediate and advanced levels. 

Grade 3 Tap (ISTD)

GSA has recently introduced ISTD classes to its timetable and we are now offering Grade 3 Tap. You must have had some experience in Tap to take this class. Students will be working towards their ISTD grade 3 examination. Tap helps to develop rhythm, style and timing and is an extremely fun form of dance. No experience required; students must be 10 years of age or older. 

Grade 6 Tap (ISTD)

This class is for students that are experienced tappers, they must have been Tap dancing for a number of years and reached Grade 6 level. The class covers the ISTD Grade 6 syllabus as well as working on free work which will help develop the tappers rhythm, style, and precision of footwork. Students will need to have passed Grade 5 to be able to do this course. 

Street Dance

This class is for students that are experienced tappers, they must have been Tap dancing for a number of years and reached Grade 6 Street dance is a fun and energetic style that helps create coordinated dancers. If you want to dance like in the music videos, then this is the class for you. Using pop music and a fun atmosphere this is a hugely popular class with the young of today. Classes are available for students aged 8-12; and 12+ 

Jazz

Jazz is a technical class and is aimed at helping develop a more technical dancer. The class consists of warm-ups, technical exercises and combinations. These will help develop a student’s coordination, flexibility, strength and endurance. Jazz is an essential part of the training in musical theatre. All levels are welcome. Classes are available in three age groups: 8-12, 12-16; and 14-18. 

Intermediate and Advanced Jazz

These classes are for experienced dancers that have had a high level of training and developed excellent technique and skills. Within these classes, we will be looking at challenging the students further develop different styles and techniques. Class acceptance is based on dance skills and merit rather than age. 

Within the group singing class, you will develop self-expression, musicality, rhythm and harmonies. Classes will consist of warm-ups, technical exercises, group singing/harmonies and staging a performance. Classes are available for the following age groups: 8-12, 12-14; and 14-18. 

Our Acting classes help to develop confidence and acting skills. Within the class, you will work on improvisations, scripted work and technical acting skills. Many of our students use these classes as a preparation for drama school and to develop their love of acting. These classes are taught by experienced professional tutors. Classes are available for the following age groups: 8-12, 10-12, 12-14, 12-16, and 14-18. 

GSA Saturday School offers one-to-one singing and acting tutorials. These are half an hour in length and the opportunity to take LCM Musical theatre exams or LAMDA Acting exams is available. These tutorials can also be used for working on pieces for auditions, whether professional or for drama school and also build confidence within either discipline. 

Our classes are designed for students wanting to attend as a hobby and for those wanting to improve their skills for a career in the performing arts. These classes are taught by professionals that have had years of experience teaching within vocational and recreational sectors. We have students of all ages and abilities attending the classes. We offer classes in Jazz, ballet, tap and acting. All classes are 60 minutes long.

• 22^nd April - 1^st July 2023

• Half term 3^rd June

• 16 September - 25 November 2023

• Half term: 28 October

• 13 January - 23 March 2024

• Half term: 17 February

• 27 April - 6 July
• Half term: 1 June