WHAT IS THEATRE FOUNDATIONS?

We are a Musical Theatre School, we teach all three disciplines of Musical Theatre (singing, dancing and acting) in one class, held each week. The classes are fun and vibrant, designed to help your individual child’s needs, whether they need a little help to grow their confidence on stage, to make new friends, or even to help them to become more confident in social situations – all the while learning the skills and techniques needed to perform on stage.

CLASS TIMETABLE

**WE RUN ON MONDAY’S AFTER SCHOOL**
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**IN THE DRAMA STUDIO:**
4.30-5.15pm - FOUNDATIONS (aged 5-7) £7.50 per class
5.15-6pm – FOUNDATIONS (aged 5-7) £7.50 per class
6-7pm - BEGINNERS (aged 8-11) £10 per class
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**IN THE THEATRE:**
5-6pm – BEGINNERS (aged 8-11) £10 per class
6.10-7.10pm – INTERMEDIATES (aged 11-14) £10 per class
7.15-8.15pm – ADVANCED (aged 15-18) £10 per class
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Each term runs for 11 or 12 weeks (depending on Monday bank holidays!) with a half term part way through.
Sibling discounts are available - please ask for more information.
We offer a 10% discount to all current Ash Manor students
Please note that Intermediates class is for Year 7 and above**

TERM DATES

SPRING TERM 2024 - 11 WEEK TERM

Monday 8th January - Monday 25th March 2024

(half term break - Monday 12th February 2024)

SUMMER TERM 2024 - 12 WEEK TERM

Monday 15th April - Monday 15th July 2024

(Bank Holiday - Monday 6th May, half term break - Monday 27th May)

PAYMENT

EXISTING STUDENTS:

- First instalment due the first Monday of term (half of the total term’s fees)

- Second instalment due the first Monday after half term (the remaining half)

NEW STUDENTS:

- The first instalment will be calculated based on how many weeks remaining until half or end of term and will be due once your child is signed up

- Second instalment due the first Monday after half term

HOW DID WE SET THE PRICES?

At Theatre Foundations, we offer classes that combine the three skills of Musical Theatre – singing, dance and acting and so you are not just paying for your child to learn one skill. This means the teacher is highly skilled and trained in all three disciplines to offer the best possible training to your child. We also teach our classes in a beautiful, brand new venue with professional facilities.

We also haven’t put up our prices since we opened in 2021, despite the current financial climate, in the hopes that our classes will still be somewhat affordable for your children to still enjoy!

PRICES VARY PER CLASS, PLEASE REFER TO THE CLASS TIMETABLE ABOVE FOR DETAILS.

PLEASE NOTE:

Unfortunately, no refunds can be given if your child misses a class

Half a term’s notice is to be given, in writing, if your child wishes to leave

If we have another pandemic or outbreak (I can’t believe I am having to write this as a clause!) and we are unable to provide face to face tuition, the classes will be offered online so no refund will be given.

We offer a 10% discount to all current Ash Manor students.

A sibling discount is available.

UNIFORM

- Until your child is enrolled, please ensure they are wearing comfortable clothing that is suitable to dance in (no dresses, skirts or jeans/denim) and a pair of trainers or plimsoles.

- Once your child becomes a student of ours, they will be required to wear:

Theatre Foundations Hoodie

plain black leggings or jogging bottoms

plain black tshirt

black jazz shoes

hair that is long enough must be tied back neatly

no jewellery must be worn apart from stud earrings for your child’s own safety

WHAT IS MUSICAL THEATRE AND WHAT WILL YOU BE WORKING ON IN CLASS?

Musical Theatre is the combination of singing, dancing and acting. In class we may work on things such as:

Learning a song (with harmonies for the older groups) and then putting the staging to it so it becomes a full musical theatre number, not just standing and singing.

Script work

Dance routines

Sometimes working on Mini Musicals within the class

And also…

Learning singing techniques.

Learning dance techniques.

Learning acting techniques.