The Stagecoach team helps students to blossom as individuals on and off stage
’Through teaching the performing arts – dance, drama and singing – our aim is to enable children to build key life skills, such as communication and creativity, and develop the self-confidence to express themselves,’ says Sara Catlin Brown, Principal of Stagecoach Kensington, which covers the Hammersmith area.
Sara has been running Stagecoach schools for over 20 years and she and her team hold term-time classes at Addison Primary School, W14, St Barnabas & St Philips School, W8 and Kensington United Reformed Church, W8. ‘Everyone is welcomed into our “family”, no performing experience is necessary and we support one another – that’s why so many children happily stay with us through all the age groups.’
Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays and the teaching is divided by age: Early Stages (4-6 year-olds) and Main Stages (6-18). ‘Our numbers are kept deliberately small to ensure quality and inclusivity and our teachers are fully qualified and very experienced,
often including West End performers,’ says Sara.
‘We focus on TV and film, pop and many styles of dance as well as theatre and musicals, run an exciting programme of holiday workshops and also offer discounted two-week trials and organise regular trips to West End shows.
‘Everyone is allowed to develop at their own pace and reassured that it’s fine to make mistakes. While some students come to nurture a strong talent and study for LAMDA exams, for most it’s because they want to learn, have fun and make friends in an inspiring environment. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student who has been shy and quiet stand up and speak!’
SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR 4-15 YEAR OLDS:
Stagecoach Kensington will be running classes at Addison Primary School, W14 0DT from July 31-4 August. Visit the website for more information and to book a place.
Stagecoach Performing Arts Kensington
020 8398 8106
kensington@stagecoach.co.uk
https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/kensington
https://www.facebook.com/StagecoachPerformingArts