Stagecoach Chigwell

A warm welcome from the Stagecoach Chigwell family! We offer quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4-18 yrs, covering Dance, Drama and Singing. We cultivate an inspirational environment in which the students feel encouraged to reach their full potential whether they are coming to develop confidence, make friends or with a professional performing arts career in their sights.  
 

Principal Suzanna-Jane Barnes

Your child is in safe hands. All of our Team are Enhanced DBS checked.


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Childcare Vouchers

Stagecoach Chigwell now accepts Childcare Vouchers for all our classes and holiday workshops. If you would like to pay this way please contact us.

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Weekly Classes

Mini Stages (for ages 2-4 yrs)

Mini Stages
Stagecoach Mini Stages (for 2 -4 year olds) 45 Minute Classes are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment.

Early Stages (for ages 4-6 yrs)

Stagecoach Early Stages
Early Stages classes run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, where young people learn skills in each of the three Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage.

(90 minutes each week)

Main Stages (for ages 6-18 yrs)

Stagecoach Main Stages
Main Stages classes are split in three age appropriate groups, where young people learn new skills in each of the complementary Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama. We nurture the shy and apprehensive, until they find their feet and voice, whilst at the same time developing and channelling those with bundles of talent, confidence and energy. We believe in the potential of every child!

(3 hrs each week)

Further Stages (for ages 15+ yrs)

Stagecoach Further Stages
Our advanced musical theatre sessions give talented students the chance to extend their performance skills.  Through in-depth training and master classes, we help students to hone their skills in singing, dancing and acting.  We also give students the confidence to audition for theatre and vocational drama schools (if that is their goal) and make sure they are well prepared for interviews and auditions. 

Fees in accordance with Main Stages.

Holiday Workshops

Meet The Team

Principal - Suzanna-Jane Barnes

Suzanna trained at Northern Contemporary Dance School in Leeds and graduated with a Performing Arts Degree. Since leaving NSCD, Suzanna has been an advisor, performer and visionary within the performing arts. She has helped many artists to fulfil their goals and worked as a trouble shooter to help improve the infrastructure of many different companies. Suzanna has danced around Asia, Europe, Caribbean and represented England in Japan. As a model Suzannas photographic work has extended to various companies - Getty Images, HSBC, Burger King, Nationwide, Santander and French Vogue to name a few. Her experience in teaching dance has lead Suzanna to work with communities, schools and colleges. Suzanna has over 10 years experience working as Principal of Stagecoach Chigwell. Starting the business with only 5 students she proudly now has over 100!! Many of her students stay for an average of 6 years which is a great testament to her work. She believes in a work hard, play hard environment and continues to drive individuals and her team in fulfilling their dreams. Suzanna continues to work as a model, dancer, singer and recently adding acting to her performing skills.

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