secondary School
DRAMA
Exploring plays, theatre practitioners and contemporary theatre companies. Includes games, textual analysis,
improvising, devising and creating our own theatre. Can be catered to fit the school curriculum.
DANCE
We offer classes in ballet, jazz, street, breakdancing, tap contemporary and modern/musical theatre. Beginners, intermediate
and advanced levels. Following RAD and ISTD syllabuses when appropriate.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Combining the work we learn in dance, drama and singing.
Exploring different genres and eras of musicals, from Sondheim to Tim Minchin. Learning how to act through song. Working collaboratively and independently.
SINGING
Learning a variety of repetoire including pop, jazz and musicals.
Opportunity to sing solos, duets
and as an ensemble. Learning harmonies, breathing techniques
and improving diction. Increasing understanding of rhythm, pitch, tempo, melody and musicality.
"Drama club is the children's favourite day at St Matthews School. Your classes are fun, creative and challenging and we
can't thank you enough for the positive impact you are making in our school."
Ms Weighell, Club Co-ordinator, St Matthew Academy
