What Large Drama Schools Won't Tell You
Over the past 10 years, many parents have contacted me enquiring about drama lessons. Typically, their child would have participated in a large group drama class at their school, or at a local performing art school.
What I have noticed there are a few things that many of those parents say:
“Steph doesn’t want to do drama, singing and dance. She just wants to do drama!”
“All I saw Sarah do during her school production, was sing at the back and do a few actions. I barely saw her”
“Conor is a bit shy, and he gets lost in a large group of more confident kids”
The parent felt that their child was being lost in a sea of other children.
So I was determined to build a drama program that gives every child a chance to shine.
What is this program? I would love to tell you.
Introducing..
The Centre Stage Drama Programme
The Centre Stage programme is a once a week after school drama class designed specifically for children and teenagers age 6-15 years. In this program, students work with a blend of small group tuition (up to 4 people) and 1-1 instruction from the teacher.
This Program IS For You If..
- You are looking for lessons where even shy children are given the Centre Stage .
- You prefer a small group where children make friends easily and quickly, and don’t 'get lost'.
- You would like a class where drama is the sole subject focus, rather than a set up of singing, drama and dance.
This Program IS NOT For You If..
- You are looking for a large group where your child can fade in to the background.
- You prefer a place where students are trained to look and perform like everyone else.
- You feel your child would not benefit from small group or 1-1 instruction from the teacher.
Would You Like These Opportunities For Your Child?
- - Students have opportunities to perform for their friends and family at the end of every term (3 times a year).
- - Students make friends with each other within days, not months.
- -Students get to perform in a professional theatre, in our annual ‘Superstar Student Showcase’.
- -Students learn how to develop their unique performance qualities, with our combination of small group coaching and 1-1 instruction.
- - Students are encouraged to perform on their own, as well as within a group (when they are ready).
What Will The Programme Involve?
Weekly Centre Stage Drama Classes
This is the main way that students experience progress. Each week students learn new skills, work with their friends, and work on the acting skills needed to perform at the end of every term.
Termly ‘Superstar Spotlight’ Performances
Because we believe that every student deserves their own time in the spotlight, our students have the opportunity to perform to their friends and family at the end of every term!
Hikari Arts Annual ‘Student Superstar Showcase’
“I never imagined seeing Henry taking part in such an event and he was clearly very proud of himself and loving taking part!!! It was such a joy for us to see.” – Studio Parent
Email And Phone Support
If you ever need any advice or support, we’re at the end of a phone call or email!
Progress Certificates & Social Media Spotlight
We send handwritten cards and certificates. Students have the opportunity to star on a social media spotlights!
Do You Have Any Questions For Us?
We would love to hear from you! Please contact us by clicking the button below.
How One Of Our Student Got Into Performing Arts School At The Age Of 12!
Dino attended lessons at Hikari Arts from 2014 to 2015. He worked with Nina on perfecting his acting and musical theatre pieces, so he could be audition ready. Dino’s hard work paid off, when he successfully auditioned for Tring Performing Arts school, where he was offered one of only two scholarships!
Dino is now studying at E-15 Acting School on the BA Hons program.
Dino's Audition piece
Watch a run through of the drama audition piece which got Dino in to Tring Park!
Performance Achievements
‘For Alfie, performing in the Hikari Arts show was not just the highlight of their musical journey, but one of the highlights of their life’ – Studio Parent
What Our Students Say
Would you like to join us?
Would you like your child to have the spotlight and a chance to shine? Please click below to contact us.