Footlights in Worsley

Dukesgate School, Earlesdon Crescent, Little Hulton M38 9HF

Contact	Joanne Walkden
	0161 772 0165
	07904 332 059

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Unique theatre school training in Acting, Singing & Dance - 5 specialist tutors - 3 hours of learning - A lifetime of transferable skills

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Introduction

During your Childs time at Footlights, our tutors will mentor them to increase confidence by sharing their professional experiences as well as honing performance techniques. We know you will want to find the right balance between ensuring your child gets a good performing arts education, has fun and keeps up with their academic studies, which is why your childs skills of Acting, Singing and Dancing will compliment their academic studies plus, at Footlights your child will benefit from the opportunity to take internationally recognised examinations through LAMDA.

Footlights delivers quality performance arts training and aims to ensure that each child gets the most out of their experience by building upon essential life skills and instilling confidence whilst having lots of fun and meeting new friends. There is also the option for students to audition for professional work in film, theatre and modeling via The Footlights Casting Agency. Book a free trial today and come down and see for yourself.

Footlights in Worsley is run by Joanne Walkden. Joanne was the parent of a student at Footlights in Prestwich, but wanted to get more involved after seeing her daughter’s confidence grow from the fun learning style Footlights creates. Joanne felt a desire to offer the Footlights experience to children and parents in Worsley.

Joanne's staff are recruited on expertise and experience, are all trained and hold current enhanced CRB's. Most of our team work in the performing arts industry and come to us highly recommended. The directors of all the Footlights schools have regular meetings to plan, prepare and update on childrens' needs and ways of learning to help us promote inclusivity and 'every child matters' policy. They also discuss shows, exams, opportunities and evaluate progress and action plan for improvements to the service we offer.

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Class Times

Saturday mornings

3 -6 yrs olds 9am - 10.30am Tiny's

7 - 18 yrs olds 9.15am - 10.15am Hip Hop

7 - 18 yrs olds 10.15am - 1.30pm Main School

Main school

Children aged between 7 -18yr are split into 3 age groups -

Footlights 1 (7-9 yr olds)

Footlights 2 (10 -12 yr olds)

Footlights 3 (13-18 yr olds)

The main school children will join in a group warm up from 10.15am – 10.30 am then at 10.30am will be split into their age groups (as above) and rotate between 3 tutors in all 3 disciplines of dance, drama and singing.

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Drama

Daniel has lots of experience in performing and teaching, he has an enviable CV but is also very keen to pass on his knowledge to your children. In his lessons Daniel will be covering improvisation, comedy, scriptwriting, mime, verse , TV and film acting and theatre scripts, helping them to become confident well rounded young actors, whilst having heaps and heaps of fun!

Dance

Gemma specialises in Streetdance and Contemporary as well as incorporating musical theatre and jazz as part of what she will be teaching your child. Gemma has worked worldwide touring with major companies and choreographing professional shows. Gemma is a fantastic tutor adding energy enthusiasm and commitment to her classes as well as lots and lots of fun. She manages to find the balance between learning and fun, and the children leave energised and excited. Dance is a great art form and can be empowering, creative and above all fun!

Singing

Victoria has a great interest in Estill techniques. Estill teaches you how to use not only your voice but your body to achieve different sounds and styles. She will teach and develop the importance of linking text within a song to its performance and will use a number of acting techniques. She will look at creating a character and acting through song . Through techniques she will improve the students singing ability and musicality which will help them build confidence which is a necessity not only in the world of performing arts but also in everyday life. With her vast teaching experience your child is sure to have a great time. Victoria really is brilliant at getting the most out of your children. She will encourage all those new to singing to join in whilst gently challenging the new singers. Victoria is an expert singer, she sings jazz, soul, rock, pop, musical theatre, folk and classical.

Tiny's (3- 6 yr olds)

9am-10.30am

Your wonderful, expressive 3 - 6 year olds are introduced to theatre and performing in a safe, fun, energy-driven yet structured way of learning. Each week the Tiny's are taught in all three disciplines - dance, drama and singing - in bite size chunks of 20 - 25 minutes each. They have a little break in the middle to have a snack and a drink, which the children seem to enjoy as much as the classes! Its their chance to express themselves with each other, identify with their peers and have a good old chit chat (they're like little old men and ladies nattering given half the chance).

Under the close supervision of Cara and Levi they are encouraged to be individual and express themselves freely in a supportive forum. The tutors spend quality time getting to know the children and plan their sessions according to abilities, learning styles and what that particular group seem to enjoy. Confident in their teaching, the tutors at Footlights aim to let the children perform as often as possible, usually all sharing equal roles to promote teamwork and a sense of camaraderie from a young age. The Tiny’s are always part of the main school shows at Christmas and during the Summer, so you will regularly see your child perform.

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History

We started in Stretford in very humble beginnings at Stretford Grammar school in 2004. We soon built up an excellent reputation and moved to better facilities and more room to Lostock Arts College. We are currently in our 5th Year at Lostock Arts College, with a roll of over 70 children. We try not to turn anyone away, however places are limited so we urge you to get in touch as soon as possible. We have had massive successes over the past 4 years producing some fantastic performances at festivals, theatres, as well as charity events and many of our students have also appeared on screen too. The right honourable Beverley Hughes (recent Minister for Children) commended us in the House of Commons for our work with special needs children.

Achievements

We have had so many great experiences over the past years, with many of our children appearing on tv , some have even appeared in film, one child even got to star with Johny Vegas! Our successes are many and we do strive to keep everyone updated in our latest new section, however the best way to get a full view on the school is to subscribe to our FREE newsletter. In July 2009 about 200 of our children and young people performed at the renowned 'Lowry Theatre' where they raised £750 for a local cancer charity. We also achieved 100% pass rate in our first year entering the prestigious LAMDA examinations, where one of our groups Footlights 1 (aged 6-8yr olds) all received Distinctions in musical theatre.

Directions

From M602 , at junction 1, exit toward M60. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for M60/Ring Rd (N)/M61/M66/Leeds/M62 and merge onto M60 at junction 15, exit onto M61 toward Preston/Wigan/Bolton ,keep right at the fork, take the exit . At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bolton Rd/A6053 heading to M61/Farnworth, slight left onto Long Causeway/A5082 continue to follow A5082. Go through 1 roundabout ,turn right onto Amblecote Dr West, take the 2nd left onto Earlesdon Crescent, the school is on the right Please come to the main entrance.