Our Classes at JK Performing Arts
Musical Theatre & Acting classes for all ages...
Monday
Acting with Scripts
These classes include drama exercises to explore character development, physicality, vocal projection, vocal tone and accents, as well as improving
articulation and expanding vocabulary.
Through working on scripts the students learn to understand the drama and comedy in storytelling. Learning to skilfully sight read improves their ability to read in front of peers without fear, as well as deepening their understanding of text.
In our younger Acting class we work on scripts from Musical theatre shows and with our older class we work on popular T.V show scripts such as 'Stranger Things' and Modern Family' to name a few.
The children experience good theatre practice and how to work as an ensemble. It is important to understand that creating great drama takes a company not an individual. We also adapt scripts and write our own to accommodate the varying capabilities of our students.
The focus on this class is to experiment in all ways possible. There are no boundaries to creativity.
Musical Theatre
In this class we start with the basics: teaching children how their bodies influence the sound they produce, which in turn enhances projection and quality of their voices. We also practice breathing techniques and articulation when singing. This helps us teach the children the importance of understanding how a song is communicated through expression.
We encourage the children to expand their knowledge of musical theatre as we explore music from a variety of shows. We think it's important to educate them on a range of genres and styles. We like to choose music from shows that are appropriate to their ability, encouraging them to develop at their own pace and have an understanding of how music and choreography fit together in this creative process.
This is now such a popular class as we also mix the age groups allowing the children to work with all abilities.
Singing should always be fun and enjoyable, so having fun in this class is our top priority.
Thursday
Our fantastic Street & Jazz Dance class's every Thursday...
Street Dance & Jazz Dance
We run Street dance and Jazz dance class's which are taught by the brilliant Saffron who has worked with artists such as Boney M, Peter Aundre, Ace of Base, Whigfield and Technotronic
These classes are suitable for all abilities. In Street dance he children will strut their stuff to popular chart music and learn funky street dances as a group. Then in Jazz dance the children will learn Jazz technique while creating impressive routines, this style is so useful if these children also love Musical Theatre. This is such a fun class and the children all love it.
These classes have grown so much in size and are so excited for the development of our students dance abilities,
Friday Just Kidz
This is the class that started our big adventure together - 4 years old and up
Our Friday sessions: we play to gain confidence, play to laugh and play to learn. We want the children's journey with us to be an adventure they are excited about.
We only ask 3 things: Give it your All, Be Kind and Work as a Team.
We want the children to express their creativity through short improvisation by using their vast imagination to believe in the beautiful and the impossible. We want them to be able to talk confidently and with pride about themselves and others. To learn how to negotiate and collaborate on ideas and make their imagination a reality through drama and music. To have patience and discipline when working with their peers. All of these ingredients are mixed together to bring their ideas to life.
Just Kidz Club is simply all about raising confidence through drama and music.
Friday Screen/TV Acting Class
Learn the techniques of TV and film acting while building confidence and performance skills.
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Our Screen & TV Acting classes give aspiring young actors the opportunity to develop the specialist skills needed to perform confidently and naturally in front of the camera. Suitable for both Junior and Senior students, classes are tailored to each age group, allowing every performer to learn and grow at their own pace.
Unlike stage acting, performing for screen requires a unique set of techniques. Throughout the term, students will explore on-camera performance, learning how to create believable, natural characters while understanding the technical aspects of filming.
Students will develop essential industry skills including:
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Audition techniques to help them feel confident and prepared.
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Self-tape skills, learning how to present themselves professionally for casting opportunities.
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Filming scenes with fellow classmates, developing teamwork, creativity and on-camera confidence.
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Character development, script analysis and delivering authentic performances for TV and film.
Our classes provide a fun, supportive and encouraging environment where every student can build confidence, develop their acting ability and gain valuable experience in front of the camera. Whether they are taking their first steps into screen acting or looking to refine their skills, our Screen & TV Acting classes are designed to inspire the next generation of performers.
LAMDA Group Classes
LAMDA exams are becoming ever increasingly popular. It provides children with an opportunity to measure their improvement as a performer while honing essential performance skills. While LAMDA cover a variety of performance exams, we at JKPA will be focussed on the following:
LAMDA examinations in: 'Performance: Acting' designed to develop the skills necessary to communicate dramatic text to an audience. Learners will develop: Interpretative skills, Technical skills, Knowledge of the performance process.
...and LAMDA examinations in 'Musical Theatre' designed to help students to develop their acting and singing skills. They encourage empathy and self-awareness, as learners are required to present believable characters through both acting and song.
Our aim in teaching this is to encourage the students to grow in their love for drama and musical theatre, so the exam aspect, while important, is secondary to their enjoyment and the confidence they gain as performers but with a tangible goal.
If you are interested in how these group lessons work please contact us for more information.
We will be running these classes from: Mycenae House, Mycenae Road. SE3 7SE
JKPA also provide private tuition for solo pieces. This is available at £22.50 per Half Hour. Please contact us to discuss and arrange a suitable time. Jenny and Nigel are both registered LAMDA teachers.
