Students that are 7 – 18 years old attend a three-hour session comprising an hour of drama, an hour of singing and an hour of dance, each with a specialist coach.
To establish an environment that builds confidence, regardless of individual ability, students are divided into appropriate age bands.
All students will be challenged to their full potential. The three age groups rotate between the three disciplines.
To ensure each child gets the right level of focus and personal attention there is a maximum of 20 students per class.
The classes are drop off sessions and parents can enjoy seeing their child’s progression at the end of term presentations, shows and reports!
Each term at Jigsaw Arts (Spring, Summer, Autumn) runs for 11 weeks.
Students explore and learn a variety of dance techniques, covering the basis for all dance. Our aim is to improve each student’s core stability, flexibility, co-ordination, posture and dance vocabulary. Jazz, street dance and musical theatre all feature in the variety of styles which students will perform.
Jigsaw shows are an exciting event for students aged 7+. Incorporating drama, singing and dance, Jigsaw write and create our own end of term shows ensuring that every child has the opportunity to take part and there are no single lead characters. Children perform with costume, sound and lighting showcasing their work to an invited audience of friends and family.
Students are given a practical understanding of stagecraft, as well as developing improvisation, voice and acting techniques. In addition, they will be encouraged to find the truth in their acting, enabling them to deliver more believable performances. Script work and poetry will also form an integral part of their training. Drama is a great way to build confidence and social skills through teamwork.
Vocal training is utilised to develop each individual’s voice to its fullest potential. Students work on breathing, rhythm, projection, pitch and musical interpretation, to improve confidence and vocal range. A wide variety of musical genres are enjoyed, including modern, pop and musical theatre.
