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Performing Arts Classes

Our Classes

A Stage for Every Age

At Stagecoach, we offer a range of classes for different ages. Each of our ‘Stages’ acts as a great introduction to the performing arts whilst also appropriately challenging children and young people whatever age they join. No prior experience in the performing arts is required and our classes utilise our Educational Framework so teachers can adapt class content for the interests and ages of the students in their classes. Plus, we now offer adult classes at select Stagecoach schools for over 18s looking to join the performing arts fun!

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Discover Our Classes

Which class is right for your child? Browse our offering and find out how each Stage is designed to develop students’ Creative Courage for Life.

Stagecoach Performing Arts – Confidence Building Drama, Dance and Singing Classes for Children

ages 2-4

Mini Stages

Our littlest learners are joined by their parents/carers for these weekly 45-minute performing arts classes.

*Only available in select schools

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ages 4-6

Early Stages

Young children can spend 90 minutes a week exploring the performing arts world in these exciting classes.

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Ages 6-18 (Split into three age groups)

Main Stages

Children aged six-18 can sing, dance and act their way through these three-hour weekly classes to build key life skills.

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AGES 14/15-18

Further Stages

Older students who would like to take their performing arts skills to the next level are encouraged to act as their own performing arts company in our Further Stages classes.

*Only available in select schools

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18+

Adult Classes

If you’re aged 18 and over and would like to have a go at Stagecoach yourself, you can join one of our adult classes. No previous experience is necessary.

*Only available in select schools

The Life Skills

Whilst students will be flexing their performance muscles in our classes, there is so much more to be gained from the performing arts than just learning how to sing, dance and act. There’s also a range of core life skills that come with a strong performing arts education.

Confidence

Students build the courage and confidence to stand up for themselves and others. From feeling bold enough to raise their hand in class, to performing a solo on stage, we love to see how far their confidence grows.

Friendship

Children and young people are given the chance to make new friends outside of their regular school circles and develop their all-important social and communication skills.

Resilience

The performing arts teach children and young people to have grit and to self-express in a healthy way. They are empowered to build resilience and adaptability in a safe and welcoming environment.

Creativity

As children and young people explore storytelling, improvisation and creating their own performances, they will expand their imagination and creativity.

Educational Framework

Educational Framework

We have a unique Educational Framework that we have developed to be adaptable for the needs and interests of our students. Learn more about what skills students can learn at each Stage here.

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Creative Courage For Life

Creative Courage For Life

Discover what our Stagecoach motto ‘Creative Courage For Life’ means to our Stagecoach community.

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Exams and Education

Exams and Education

Some of our schools offer exams and qualifications in the performing arts which can contribute towards their educational journey and some will even provide UCAS points for university applications. Discover more here.

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The Stagecoach Journey

Our students join us for all manner of reasons, from wanting to benefit from our high-quality performing arts education to building their confidence and finding their crowd.

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