Stagecoach Halifax

Welcome to Stagecoach Halifax. Stagecoach is the Uk’s largest network of part time performing arts schools for children. We are proud to offer a full and rounded education, teaching life skills to build confidence and stretch imaginations through performing arts. Every student has the opportunity to train in all three disciplines – Singing, Dance and Drama – with our highly qualified, dedicated and passionate teachers.

Principal Alex worked at Stagecoach Halifax as the singing teacher and is proud to now be leading a school with such a great reputation.

Our aim is to nurture and develop children’s potential and talents and give them a chance to not only perform successfully on stage but also, more importantly, to perform better in life.


Principal Alex Antonova - M.A.Ed, MMus (Hons)

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


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Enrolment 2024!

Finally, you found a place where all disciplines your child needs are in one place! We are excited to announce we are now enrolling for our 2024 Summer Term at our school! Term begins 13th April - 13th July! Both of our Fri & Sat Early Stages (4-6yrs) and Fri & Sat Main Stages (7-18yrs) are now accepting new students!! Find out more below!

Summer Term Dates!

Plan ahead!! We are back on Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th, 2024, for our wonderful Summer Term! Please inform our team in advance via email if you have any scheduled absences. Thank you.

Parent testimonial

"My son has gone from being shy to being much more outgoing. I think attending Stagecoach has not only sparked an interest in the performing arts but also made him a far more confident person in himself. I am grateful to Alex and Stagecoach for nspiring him and giving him the space and encouragement to grow into the person he is becoming."

LAMDA

Did you know that Stagecoach Halifax offers students the chance to take LAMDA exams? Students work with our professional coach to prepare their pieces and then perform in front of an examiner. These exams are a fantastic way to improve children's' confidence as well as expanding their skill set. Please contact us for more information.

A NEW STAR IS BORN!

We are so proud of our student William and his role of Prince Harry in the Crown (Netflix)! William has been attending Stagecoach Halifax for 5 years and says "Being part of The Crown was a thrilling experience that I'm very grateful for. It was a fantastic introduction into the industry I hope to be part of"! Well Done William on this success!!

Weekly Classes

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 - Alex Antonova - M.A.Ed, MMus (Hons)

Alex is delighted to become the Principal of Stagecoach Performing Arts Halifax and bring her knowledge, professionalism and experience of 15 years of outstanding teaching in Europe and in the UK.
Alex received her first musical education as a pianist at Heinrich Neuhaus Music School. In 2004 Alex started her academic education at the National University of Arts (Ukraine) and in 2009 graduated with honors in Music and Instrumental Education, Conducting and the Teaching of Singing. 
     Alex has been involved in many productions as a director and performed as a soloist, choir singer and conductor in many choral competitions and festivals around Europe. 
      Since 2014 Alex moved to Manchester and continued her career as a musician, performer and teacher. She was performing at the Royal Albert Hall (London), Bridgewater Hall (Manchester), Birmingham Symphony Hall and sang under the direction of Juanjo Mena, Justin Doyle, Matthew Hamilton, Jonathan Lo and Bart Van Reyn. Alex teaches at Clarendon Sixth Form College as the Singing Lecturer and Musical Theatre Course Leader. Alex began working for Stagecoach in September 2015 and loves every minute of it! 

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