Will my child be safe?
Yes. Only trained staff teach your child, they also hold enhanced CRB certificates. We only recruit staff who have built a professional history with the school or tutors already in post. You will find that our staff teach with the same ethics and equal opportunities policy. They are constantly in touch with new changes in school curriculum and educational systems. We hold regular staff meetings and each tutor is observed periodically and given feedback. We strive to give your child the best opportunities available and do this with their safety and happiness at the core of what we offer.
What makes you different than other (nationally ) well known schools?
We offer a personal service as well as professional training. The school is family run and offers safety and a friendly service above all else. Staff at the school including myself are direct from the industry as well as being teachers. We thrive on a passion for our work, not 'sales'. We are less expensive than the national companies and offer longer teaching hours, passing on quality, time and commitment to you and your children. We operate an 'open door' policy, you are welcome to discuss your child's progress at anytime as well as calling Jo on the main number anytime between 9am - 9pm Mon - Fri or Sat 9am - 4pm.
Where are the classes held?
Depending on the course you choose they are held at various locations in Manchester, Trafford & Cheshire.
When are the classes?
Saturday mornings, Monday,Tuesday & Thursday evenings as well as a full time Holiday School, every school holiday apart from Christmas.
Can anyone join?
Anyone can join regardless of ability or age, we have something for everyone...although our Saturday classes are for ages 4-16years. ( we have link with excellent higher education institutes and can offer advice on progression/auditions).
How much does it cost?
Fees range from £4 - £16 per session depending which one you choose, Saturdays are termly fees and Holiday School is weekly.
How about shows?
We give as many opportunities as possible to share our work, usually we have informal presentations and a final show at a professional theatre in July.
What about agents, casting directors?
We are opening our own agency 'Footlights' from February 2007 . We are only taking students who have attended classes for two terms, this ensures we are submitting children who have some experience.
Are there any exams?
No. We are thinking of introducing Trinity exams next year but nothing has been finalised as yet.
What do we learn?
Confidence and communication is always top of the list! Along with vocal work, diction, voice projection, pronounciation. Co ordination, stabilty, flexibility and strength are taught during dance along with rhythm, jazz, contemporary and street dance. Speech, improvisation, character, verse,scriptwriting as well as accessing the imagination, work on concentration, team work as well as playing character are present in drama.
