Expressing ideas
Students use their voice, movement, characters and stories to communicate an idea—and learn that there is more than one way to do it.
Motherkind × Stagecoach
Two weeks of singing, dancing and acting
At Stagecoach, children and young people don’t just watch from the sidelines. They learn songs, rehearse choreography, create characters and work with other students to make something together.
A two-week trial gives your child the chance to experience Stagecoach before you decide whether it is right for them.
No audition required · No previous experience needed
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What children build by doing
Confidence grows through taking part
Children are often encouraged to “be confident”, but confidence needs something to grow from. At Stagecoach, students build experience by contributing an idea, trying an unfamiliar step, rehearsing with other people and having another go when something is not right the first time.
Trying, practising and adapting
A song, scene or piece of choreography rarely comes together immediately. Students break it down, practise it, respond to direction and try different approaches.
Making something together
Group singing, scenes and choreography depend on students listening to one another, remembering their part and contributing to a shared piece of work.
Inside a weekly class
There is a difference between watching and joining in
Students learn by taking part: trying a harmony, picking up a sequence, exploring a character and working out how their contribution fits with the group. Each week gives them something new to practise and something shared to create.
Singing
Students work with songs, rhythm, melody and vocal technique, learning to listen and contribute as part of an ensemble.
Dancing
Students develop coordination, musicality and movement skills while learning and rehearsing choreography.
Acting
Students explore scripts, characters, storytelling and improvisation through individual and group activities.
Stagecoach as children grow
The right kind of challenge changes as children grow
A four-year-old does not need the same pace, independence or level of challenge as an older student. Early Stages, Main Stages and Further Stages provide different class structures for different ages, while keeping singing, dancing and acting at the heart of the experience.
Early Stages
Ages 4–6
90 minutes each week
A lively introduction to singing, dancing and acting. Younger children explore the three disciplines through age-appropriate songs, movement, stories and creative activities.
Main Stages
Ages 6–18
Three hours each week
Students take part in one hour of singing, one hour of dancing and one hour of acting. Age-appropriate groups allow the material and level of challenge to develop as students get older.
Further Stages
Ages 15+
Available at selected schools
Advanced singing, dancing and acting training for older students developing their technique, working with more challenging material and taking greater responsibility in rehearsals and performances.
The value of a real trial
A real class tells you what a description cannot
The two-week trial is not a separate taster session. Your child joins the regular class, meets the teachers and students, and experiences the activities being taught during those two weeks.
Choose
Find the class that fits
Search your area, then compare the age group, location, day and start time. The trial price is shown with the class details.
Experience
Take part in a two-week trial
Your child joins the regular class alongside the students and teachers they would continue with.
Decide
Make the choice with context
After two classes, you and your child can decide whether Stagecoach feels like the right place to continue.
Before the first class
What parents often want to know
It is natural to want a clearer picture before your child walks into a new class. These are the practical questions families ask most often.
Does my child need previous experience?
No. Children and young people can join regular Stagecoach classes without previous singing, dancing or acting experience.
Is there an audition?
No audition is required to join an Early Stages, Main Stages or Further Stages trial.
Does my child need to want a career in performance?
Not at all. Students attend for many different reasons: they may enjoy creating and performing, want to try something new, value working as part of a group or want to develop abilities they already have.
Is the trial a separate introductory class?
No. The two-week trial takes place within the usual weekly class, with your child joining in with the activities being taught during those sessions.
How do I find the trial price?
Search for your nearest school and select an available class. The class details show the trial price for the selected class type.
How do I enrol in a two-week trial?
After selecting a class, choose the two-week trial option and complete the online enrolment.
What happens after the trial?
The trial gives you and your child time to decide whether the class is right before enrolling for the remainder of the term.
Experiences from other parents
Why other families chose to continue
Class descriptions can explain what happens. Other parents can describe what their child noticed, enjoyed and wanted to return to.
“I think Stagecoach has had a positive impact on my daughter. She absolutely loves coming here, it’s her favourite activity to do, and it has made her so much more confident. She especially loves singing.”
Stagecoach Parent
“Stagecoach has an incredible influence on both my children in terms of helping them with their social and emotional development from a young age. And, certainly their confidence, which you can see oozing from them as they grow older.”
Stagecoach Parent
The two-week trial
Your child can experience Stagecoach before you decide
During a two-week trial, your child takes part, meets the group and experiences singing, dancing and acting before you decide whether to continue.
Find a two-week trial near you