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10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

Baby Botticellis is not only fun for kids, but provides a great opportunity for mums , dads, family members and carers to get together, interact with their children and meet friends and new people.

Our unique session structure enables kids to explore new activities as they want to and if they want to.  Some children like to move from one activity, others will stay put for the whole session!

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initiate and just be kids!

Baby Botticellis classes are simple and uncomplicated, enjoyable and relaxing and focus on 8 key activities:

  • Play Dough
  • Puzzles/books/building blocks
  • Wet texture
  • Dry texture
  • Painting table or craft table
  • Floor painting with brushes, sponges, rollers, hands and feet using brushes/sponges/rollers.
  • Printing and splatting
  • Water play

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Tuesdays

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working with professionally trained workshop leaders and performers, the emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic

SOTA Seeds
A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.
/ 3.30 – 4.14pm / 4-6 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term.) 

Modern Jazz Dance Class
Come and develop your Modern and Jazz Dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.
4.15 – 5.00pm / 7-12 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term) 

Musical Theatre Class / 5.00 – 6.15pm /  8-14 year olds / £120 per 10 week termHave a ball learning songs, dances, and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4
1:00 pm Blossom Ballet

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children.

Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs.

Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.

Children naturally progress throughout the levels according to their age.

Upon graduation from Blossom Ballet, pupils are welcome to join Hawthorne School of Dance to continue their learning in Ballet, Tap and Street.

Seeds
(18-26 months)
Wed & Thu 10:00 – 10:30
£72

Saplings
(27 – 36 months)
Mon 2:15 – 2:45
Wed & Thu 10:40 – 11:10
£72

Buds
(3 & 4 years)
Mon 2:50 – 3:30
Wed & Thu 11:20 – 12:00
Sat 1:00 – 1:40
£84

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
(4 & 5 years)
Mon 3:35 – 4:20
Sat 1:45 – 2:30
£90

12 week term from 19th Sept (excludes wk commencing 24th Oct)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

1:00 pm The Smurfs

Brand new! The tiny blue Smurfs had been living in peace until the evil wizard Gargamel came along and sent them flying from their world into ours. A live-action, family comedy with the voices of Katy Perry, Hank Azaria and Alan Cumming. (86 mins)  U

Watch the Trailer!

Adults £5.00 / Child £2.50 / £1 Members or Advantage card

book now

Location
Auditorium

2:35 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds provides 3-5 year olds with a fun, all round introduction to performing arts through dance, singing and drama.  Moving to music, playing percussive instruments, role play with puppets and singing together.

Sunday 9th January to Sunday 10th April
Ages 3 to 5 Years

SOTA Seeds portrait


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:15 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
10.15am to 1.15pm
£220.00 10 for weeks


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

2:20 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

3:00 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:00 pm Firestarters Youth Theatre

The Firestation’s dedicated youth theatre helps young people tap into their passion and creative potential, with workshop games and exercises, theatre visits and great productions. Sessions begin with drama games and exercises to boost self-confidence and build performance skills, before each group work together as a team to create performances for the end of term showcase.

Develop your skills, ambition and confidence…where could your ideas take you?

  • Juniors Ages 6-10 4pm – 5pm £50
  • Firestarters 2 Ages 11-15 5.pm – 6.30pm £60
  • Firestarters 3 Age 16+ 6.30pm – 8.30pm £70

Your first session is always free!

Joining Firestarters allows young people to sign up for special events and outings – this term younger students will have the opportunity to take part in a special workshop with a renowned Poi artist. Poi is an energetic circus skill which originated as a Maori warrior dance! Older students will have the opportunity to visit the National Theatre in London for a special Backstage Tour (small additional cost involved).

Juniors
This term, students will be showcasing their own versions of traditional tales; learning about scripts and storytelling, how to use physicality to portray a character, and devising alternative endings to some rather familiar stories! Juniors session also include lots of time to make friends and learn key skills through fun team games!

Firestarters 2
Students (ages 11-15) will be creating their own material inspired by stories in the media. They will explore how to tell a story from different perspectives, how to build a character through physicality and voice, and experiment with communicating a message to the audience. The group will decide together what form they want their performance to take, and work cooperatively to showcase their work.

Firestarters 2
Firestarters 2 (ages 16+) will develop advanced performance skills and creative interests. The group will set the agenda for their own learning, choosing whether to work on scripted or devised work and what themes to pursue. Previously with 16+ groups, Clare has developed a devised musical, shot short films, rehearsed scripted drama and facilitated playwriting workshops. If required, Clare can also give directorial notes on audition monologues.

Course Leaders
Firestarters Youth Theatre workshops are run by 2headedpigeon Theatre Company, residents at the Firestation Centre for Arts & Culture. Artistic Director Clare Shucksmith works as a drama tutor and youth theatre director, as well as a playwright and fringe theatre producer.

You can find out more about Clare here

Book tickets button

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
2Headed Pigeon Theatre

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

Baby Botticellis is not only fun for kids, but provides a great opportunity for mums , dads, family members and carers to get together, interact with their children and meet friends and new people.

Our unique session structure enables kids to explore new activities as they want to and if they want to.  Some children like to move from one activity, others will stay put for the whole session!

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initiate and just be kids!

Baby Botticellis classes are simple and uncomplicated, enjoyable and relaxing and focus on 8 key activities:

  • Play Dough
  • Puzzles/books/building blocks
  • Wet texture
  • Dry texture
  • Painting table or craft table
  • Floor painting with brushes, sponges, rollers, hands and feet using brushes/sponges/rollers.
  • Printing and splatting
  • Water play

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Tuesdays

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working with professionally trained workshop leaders and performers, the emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic

SOTA Seeds
A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.
/ 3.30 – 4.14pm / 4-6 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term.) 

Modern Jazz Dance Class
Come and develop your Modern and Jazz Dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.
4.15 – 5.00pm / 7-12 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term) 

Musical Theatre Class / 5.00 – 6.15pm /  8-14 year olds / £120 per 10 week termHave a ball learning songs, dances, and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11
1:00 pm A Turtle's Tale

Setting out on an epic journey, tenacious turtle Sammy must battle hungry pranhas, escape a fearsome fish eagle and find a secret passage if he is to be reunited with lost love shelly. With Melaine Griffith. (88mins)

Cert U

Watch the Trailer!

Adults £5.00 / Child £2.50 / £1 Members or Advantage card

book now

Location
Auditorium

1:00 pm Blossom Ballet

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children.

Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs.

Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.

Children naturally progress throughout the levels according to their age.

Upon graduation from Blossom Ballet, pupils are welcome to join Hawthorne School of Dance to continue their learning in Ballet, Tap and Street.

Seeds
(18-26 months)
Wed & Thu 10:00 – 10:30
£72

Saplings
(27 – 36 months)
Mon 2:15 – 2:45
Wed & Thu 10:40 – 11:10
£72

Buds
(3 & 4 years)
Mon 2:50 – 3:30
Wed & Thu 11:20 – 12:00
Sat 1:00 – 1:40
£84

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
(4 & 5 years)
Mon 3:35 – 4:20
Sat 1:45 – 2:30
£90

12 week term from 19th Sept (excludes wk commencing 24th Oct)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:35 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds provides 3-5 year olds with a fun, all round introduction to performing arts through dance, singing and drama.  Moving to music, playing percussive instruments, role play with puppets and singing together.

Sunday 9th January to Sunday 10th April
Ages 3 to 5 Years

SOTA Seeds portrait


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:15 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
10.15am to 1.15pm
£220.00 10 for weeks


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

2:20 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

3:00 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:00 pm Firestarters Youth Theatre

The Firestation’s dedicated youth theatre helps young people tap into their passion and creative potential, with workshop games and exercises, theatre visits and great productions. Sessions begin with drama games and exercises to boost self-confidence and build performance skills, before each group work together as a team to create performances for the end of term showcase.

Develop your skills, ambition and confidence…where could your ideas take you?

  • Juniors Ages 6-10 4pm – 5pm £50
  • Firestarters 2 Ages 11-15 5.pm – 6.30pm £60
  • Firestarters 3 Age 16+ 6.30pm – 8.30pm £70

Your first session is always free!

Joining Firestarters allows young people to sign up for special events and outings – this term younger students will have the opportunity to take part in a special workshop with a renowned Poi artist. Poi is an energetic circus skill which originated as a Maori warrior dance! Older students will have the opportunity to visit the National Theatre in London for a special Backstage Tour (small additional cost involved).

Juniors
This term, students will be showcasing their own versions of traditional tales; learning about scripts and storytelling, how to use physicality to portray a character, and devising alternative endings to some rather familiar stories! Juniors session also include lots of time to make friends and learn key skills through fun team games!

Firestarters 2
Students (ages 11-15) will be creating their own material inspired by stories in the media. They will explore how to tell a story from different perspectives, how to build a character through physicality and voice, and experiment with communicating a message to the audience. The group will decide together what form they want their performance to take, and work cooperatively to showcase their work.

Firestarters 2
Firestarters 2 (ages 16+) will develop advanced performance skills and creative interests. The group will set the agenda for their own learning, choosing whether to work on scripted or devised work and what themes to pursue. Previously with 16+ groups, Clare has developed a devised musical, shot short films, rehearsed scripted drama and facilitated playwriting workshops. If required, Clare can also give directorial notes on audition monologues.

Course Leaders
Firestarters Youth Theatre workshops are run by 2headedpigeon Theatre Company, residents at the Firestation Centre for Arts & Culture. Artistic Director Clare Shucksmith works as a drama tutor and youth theatre director, as well as a playwright and fringe theatre producer.

You can find out more about Clare here

Book tickets button

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
2Headed Pigeon Theatre

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

Baby Botticellis is not only fun for kids, but provides a great opportunity for mums , dads, family members and carers to get together, interact with their children and meet friends and new people.

Our unique session structure enables kids to explore new activities as they want to and if they want to.  Some children like to move from one activity, others will stay put for the whole session!

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initiate and just be kids!

Baby Botticellis classes are simple and uncomplicated, enjoyable and relaxing and focus on 8 key activities:

  • Play Dough
  • Puzzles/books/building blocks
  • Wet texture
  • Dry texture
  • Painting table or craft table
  • Floor painting with brushes, sponges, rollers, hands and feet using brushes/sponges/rollers.
  • Printing and splatting
  • Water play

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Tuesdays

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working with professionally trained workshop leaders and performers, the emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic

SOTA Seeds
A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.
/ 3.30 – 4.14pm / 4-6 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term.) 

Modern Jazz Dance Class
Come and develop your Modern and Jazz Dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.
4.15 – 5.00pm / 7-12 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term) 

Musical Theatre Class / 5.00 – 6.15pm /  8-14 year olds / £120 per 10 week termHave a ball learning songs, dances, and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

18
1:00 pm Dinosaur

A baby dinosaur is recently hatched to a family of lemurs after being stolen and dropped by a pterodactyl. Fab cartoon with lots of dinosaurs. (82 mins) PG

Watch the Trailer!

Adults £5.00 / Child £2.50 / £1 Members or Advantage card

book now

Location
Auditorium

1:00 pm Blossom Ballet

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children.

Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs.

Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.

Children naturally progress throughout the levels according to their age.

Upon graduation from Blossom Ballet, pupils are welcome to join Hawthorne School of Dance to continue their learning in Ballet, Tap and Street.

Seeds
(18-26 months)
Wed & Thu 10:00 – 10:30
£72

Saplings
(27 – 36 months)
Mon 2:15 – 2:45
Wed & Thu 10:40 – 11:10
£72

Buds
(3 & 4 years)
Mon 2:50 – 3:30
Wed & Thu 11:20 – 12:00
Sat 1:00 – 1:40
£84

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
(4 & 5 years)
Mon 3:35 – 4:20
Sat 1:45 – 2:30
£90

12 week term from 19th Sept (excludes wk commencing 24th Oct)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:35 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds provides 3-5 year olds with a fun, all round introduction to performing arts through dance, singing and drama.  Moving to music, playing percussive instruments, role play with puppets and singing together.

Sunday 9th January to Sunday 10th April
Ages 3 to 5 Years

SOTA Seeds portrait


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:15 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
10.15am to 1.15pm
£220.00 10 for weeks


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

2:20 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

3:00 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:00 pm Firestarters Youth Theatre

The Firestation’s dedicated youth theatre helps young people tap into their passion and creative potential, with workshop games and exercises, theatre visits and great productions. Sessions begin with drama games and exercises to boost self-confidence and build performance skills, before each group work together as a team to create performances for the end of term showcase.

Develop your skills, ambition and confidence…where could your ideas take you?

  • Juniors Ages 6-10 4pm – 5pm £50
  • Firestarters 2 Ages 11-15 5.pm – 6.30pm £60
  • Firestarters 3 Age 16+ 6.30pm – 8.30pm £70

Your first session is always free!

Joining Firestarters allows young people to sign up for special events and outings – this term younger students will have the opportunity to take part in a special workshop with a renowned Poi artist. Poi is an energetic circus skill which originated as a Maori warrior dance! Older students will have the opportunity to visit the National Theatre in London for a special Backstage Tour (small additional cost involved).

Juniors
This term, students will be showcasing their own versions of traditional tales; learning about scripts and storytelling, how to use physicality to portray a character, and devising alternative endings to some rather familiar stories! Juniors session also include lots of time to make friends and learn key skills through fun team games!

Firestarters 2
Students (ages 11-15) will be creating their own material inspired by stories in the media. They will explore how to tell a story from different perspectives, how to build a character through physicality and voice, and experiment with communicating a message to the audience. The group will decide together what form they want their performance to take, and work cooperatively to showcase their work.

Firestarters 2
Firestarters 2 (ages 16+) will develop advanced performance skills and creative interests. The group will set the agenda for their own learning, choosing whether to work on scripted or devised work and what themes to pursue. Previously with 16+ groups, Clare has developed a devised musical, shot short films, rehearsed scripted drama and facilitated playwriting workshops. If required, Clare can also give directorial notes on audition monologues.

Course Leaders
Firestarters Youth Theatre workshops are run by 2headedpigeon Theatre Company, residents at the Firestation Centre for Arts & Culture. Artistic Director Clare Shucksmith works as a drama tutor and youth theatre director, as well as a playwright and fringe theatre producer.

You can find out more about Clare here

Book tickets button

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
2Headed Pigeon Theatre

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

Baby Botticellis is not only fun for kids, but provides a great opportunity for mums , dads, family members and carers to get together, interact with their children and meet friends and new people.

Our unique session structure enables kids to explore new activities as they want to and if they want to.  Some children like to move from one activity, others will stay put for the whole session!

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initiate and just be kids!

Baby Botticellis classes are simple and uncomplicated, enjoyable and relaxing and focus on 8 key activities:

  • Play Dough
  • Puzzles/books/building blocks
  • Wet texture
  • Dry texture
  • Painting table or craft table
  • Floor painting with brushes, sponges, rollers, hands and feet using brushes/sponges/rollers.
  • Printing and splatting
  • Water play

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Tuesdays

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working with professionally trained workshop leaders and performers, the emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic

SOTA Seeds
A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.
/ 3.30 – 4.14pm / 4-6 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term.) 

Modern Jazz Dance Class
Come and develop your Modern and Jazz Dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.
4.15 – 5.00pm / 7-12 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term) 

Musical Theatre Class / 5.00 – 6.15pm /  8-14 year olds / £120 per 10 week termHave a ball learning songs, dances, and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

25
1:00 pm Super 8 (12A)

Produced by Spielberg and directed by J J Abrams. Set in 1979, a group of friends in a small town in Ohio, witness a horrific train crash while filming a super 8 movie. Something is going on and it’s more terrifying than any of them could have imagined. With Elle Fanning. (110 mins)   12 A

Watch the Trailer!

Adults £5.00 / Child £2.50 / £1 Members or Advantage card

book now

Location
Auditorium

1:00 pm Blossom Ballet

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children.

Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs.

Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.

Children naturally progress throughout the levels according to their age.

Upon graduation from Blossom Ballet, pupils are welcome to join Hawthorne School of Dance to continue their learning in Ballet, Tap and Street.

Seeds
(18-26 months)
Wed & Thu 10:00 – 10:30
£72

Saplings
(27 – 36 months)
Mon 2:15 – 2:45
Wed & Thu 10:40 – 11:10
£72

Buds
(3 & 4 years)
Mon 2:50 – 3:30
Wed & Thu 11:20 – 12:00
Sat 1:00 – 1:40
£84

Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap
(4 & 5 years)
Mon 3:35 – 4:20
Sat 1:45 – 2:30
£90

12 week term from 19th Sept (excludes wk commencing 24th Oct)

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

2:35 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am SOTA Seeds

SOTA Seeds provides 3-5 year olds with a fun, all round introduction to performing arts through dance, singing and drama.  Moving to music, playing percussive instruments, role play with puppets and singing together.

Sunday 9th January to Sunday 10th April
Ages 3 to 5 Years

SOTA Seeds portrait


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

10:15 am SOTA Sunday Stage School

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment.  Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic


Ages 6 to18 Years
10.15am to 1.15pm
£220.00 10 for weeks


Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

 

Instructor
SOTA

2:20 pm Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

3:00 pm Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

4:00 pm Firestarters Youth Theatre

The Firestation’s dedicated youth theatre helps young people tap into their passion and creative potential, with workshop games and exercises, theatre visits and great productions. Sessions begin with drama games and exercises to boost self-confidence and build performance skills, before each group work together as a team to create performances for the end of term showcase.

Develop your skills, ambition and confidence…where could your ideas take you?

  • Juniors Ages 6-10 4pm – 5pm £50
  • Firestarters 2 Ages 11-15 5.pm – 6.30pm £60
  • Firestarters 3 Age 16+ 6.30pm – 8.30pm £70

Your first session is always free!

Joining Firestarters allows young people to sign up for special events and outings – this term younger students will have the opportunity to take part in a special workshop with a renowned Poi artist. Poi is an energetic circus skill which originated as a Maori warrior dance! Older students will have the opportunity to visit the National Theatre in London for a special Backstage Tour (small additional cost involved).

Juniors
This term, students will be showcasing their own versions of traditional tales; learning about scripts and storytelling, how to use physicality to portray a character, and devising alternative endings to some rather familiar stories! Juniors session also include lots of time to make friends and learn key skills through fun team games!

Firestarters 2
Students (ages 11-15) will be creating their own material inspired by stories in the media. They will explore how to tell a story from different perspectives, how to build a character through physicality and voice, and experiment with communicating a message to the audience. The group will decide together what form they want their performance to take, and work cooperatively to showcase their work.

Firestarters 2
Firestarters 2 (ages 16+) will develop advanced performance skills and creative interests. The group will set the agenda for their own learning, choosing whether to work on scripted or devised work and what themes to pursue. Previously with 16+ groups, Clare has developed a devised musical, shot short films, rehearsed scripted drama and facilitated playwriting workshops. If required, Clare can also give directorial notes on audition monologues.

Course Leaders
Firestarters Youth Theatre workshops are run by 2headedpigeon Theatre Company, residents at the Firestation Centre for Arts & Culture. Artistic Director Clare Shucksmith works as a drama tutor and youth theatre director, as well as a playwright and fringe theatre producer.

You can find out more about Clare here

Book tickets button

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
2Headed Pigeon Theatre

4:25 pm Hawthorne School of Dance

Hawthorne graphic
Classical Ballet
Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Tap Dance
Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Street
Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry – suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.

Timetable

Mini Street (4-6 years)
£60
Saturday 3:30-4:15

Middle Street (6-10 years)
£60
Monday 6:15-7:00

Maxi Street (11+years)
£60
Monday 7:00-7:45

Primary Ballet and Tap (5 and 6 years)
£96
Monday 4:25 – 5:15
Saturday 3:25 – 2:35

Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (6+years)
£96
Monday 5:20 – 6:10

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:00 am Baby Botticellis

Baby Botticellis offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children to familiarise themselves with new materials and textures, explore creative play with parents and carers and have lots of fun!

Baby Botticellis is not only fun for kids, but provides a great opportunity for mums , dads, family members and carers to get together, interact with their children and meet friends and new people.

Our unique session structure enables kids to explore new activities as they want to and if they want to.  Some children like to move from one activity, others will stay put for the whole session!

Central to our philosophy is the importance for kids to make a mess, gain confidence from following their own initiate and just be kids!

Baby Botticellis classes are simple and uncomplicated, enjoyable and relaxing and focus on 8 key activities:

  • Play Dough
  • Puzzles/books/building blocks
  • Wet texture
  • Dry texture
  • Painting table or craft table
  • Floor painting with brushes, sponges, rollers, hands and feet using brushes/sponges/rollers.
  • Printing and splatting
  • Water play

£4; extra siblings £2.50

Location
Basement Studio

3:30 pm SOTA Tuesdays

SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working with professionally trained workshop leaders and performers, the emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

SOTA School pic

SOTA Seeds
A fabulous introduction to performing arts for little ones. Watch them flourish as they explore through dance, singing and drama.
/ 3.30 – 4.14pm / 4-6 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term.) 

Modern Jazz Dance Class
Come and develop your Modern and Jazz Dance techniques in this fun and fast moving dance class.
4.15 – 5.00pm / 7-12 year olds / £78 per 10 week term
(September introductory offer of £70 per term) 

Musical Theatre Class / 5.00 – 6.15pm /  8-14 year olds / £120 per 10 week termHave a ball learning songs, dances, and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches.

Book online at www.sota.uk.com, call 0845 37 198 38 or email [email protected]

Location
The Auditorium

Instructor
SOTA

10:00 am Blossom Ballet Seeds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 18 Months to 26 Months
£66.00 for the term.

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Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

10:40 am Blossom Ballet Sapling

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 27 to 36 Months
£66.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

11:20 am Blossom Ballet Buds

The Blossom Ballet Programme
www.blossomballet.com

Ages 3 Years to 4 Years
£77.00 for the term.

Blossom Ballet Logo

Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.


 

Location
Basement Studio

Instructor
Lucy Hawthorne

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