Hopefully, all the information below should answer all your queries and encourage you to join us.  If you have any questions, you may find the answers in the frequently asked question section and
if you need more help, do contact us.

" Thank you for teaching Marie – we were pleased greatly by her increased confidence. " Rick and Jackie Wilkins 11/10/2002

" Callum has been attending Montage drama since he was little and has enjoyed it enormously – and we are in no douibt that her has benefited from it hugely. " Catherine Davies and Kevin Jones 2/12/2005


Montage courses run in three 12-week terms and we welcome all abilities and ages. For annual dates and forthcoming events, please go to our student page.

FEES AND BOOKINGS:

Fees are kept as low as possible with sibling discounts, concessions, discounts and a limited number of bursaries available on all courses. Also, the first two classes of any course are considered 'trial' classes. For full details see the booking pack or to proceed to the booking area click>

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There are so many classes to choose from here in drama, dance
and singing for all ages, from the youngest babe to the older teenager – we know you’ll find something.  Do call us if you need further information and download our booking form with full details.

" I would like to thank you for giving Jen such a good time over
the last year. She has thoroughly enjoyed all of her classes, and even after a tiring week at school, and exhausting Street Jazz class and a late night on Friday night, she still needs no persuasion to get out of bed on a Saturday morning. I am full of praise for the enthusiasm, inspiration and organisation of the group, and have recommended Montage to many friends. "
Nicki Mason  8/7/2003

SATURDAY SCHOOL:

6–16 yrs, 10–1:15pm
A whole morning of classes in Dance, Drama and Singing!  The Montage Saturday School is arranged in three age levels, Levels 1, 2 and 3 for children aged 6 -16. Three courses are offered and students can take all three courses or select two from:

DRAMA: includes voice and breath work, drama games & exercises, stage technique, basic script reading, improvising and working on devised scenes. Tutor: Hannah Tyrell-Pinder

DANCE:  includes stretches, exercises and jazz routines to music from the shows and latest tunes. Aims to improve posture and rhythm giving confidence in movement. Tutor: Leigh Coleman

SINGING: includes group singing with vocal games and exercises for warm-ups. Songs range from ballads to fast, fun numbers including those from the shows. Tutor: Nicky Swift.

Age guides for Saturday School: 
Level 1: 6-8years, Level 2: 9-11 years, Level 3: 12 – 16yrs.

If you are choosing two courses please use this timetable to
decide which two so you avoid an hour’s gap between classes.

DRAMA CLASSES with Hannah Tyrell-Pinder :

Tuesdays and Fridays after school, and Saturdays. 
Includes voice and breath work, drama games & exercises, stage technique, basic script reading and learning, improvising and working on devised scenes.

EARLY STARTERS:
Saturdays, 9:15–10am, 3 & 4 yrs, or 2–2:45pm, 4 & 5 yrs. 
Fun ‘taster’ course in drama, with dance and singing.
Developing confidence in movement, vocal ability and group interaction. Includes rhythm work with musical instruments.

" Thank you for teaching Marie –
we were pleased greatly by her increased confidence. "
Rick and Jackie Wilkins 11/10/2002

DRAMA LEVEL 1: Tuesdays 4–7 yrs and Fridays, 5–7 yrs. 4.15–5.15pm, First steps in voice training which includes breath support and articulation, Emphasis on confidence building, sharing ideas and team work. Small amount of ' line-learning'. Includes improvised storytelling and role-play.  

DRAMA LEVEL 2: Fridays, 5.15–6.15pm, 8–11 yrs.
More advanced vocal and stage technique, including accent and dialect work. Group and solo work. Improvisations, devised work and working with text.  Work on accents, physical character work, language and basic sight reading.

YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
with Hannah Tyrell-Pinder:

Tuesdays, 5.15 - 6.45, 12-16 yrs.
Explore your acting potential in the process of creating a piece of theatre from rehearsal to performance. This company is committed to producing excellent theatre, presenting plays specially written and adapted for young people. Those joining will take part in special performance platforms in the spring and summer terms.

The company goes from strength to strength.
As part of last year’s Youth Theatre programme, the students performed John Godber’s ‘Teechers’ at the Albany Theatre, Deptford and at the Telegraph Hill Festival in March at Crossways Academy. It is important that these young people learn a range of skills so the course also included drama workshops, live and recorded digital art work and a video. Professional artists lead drama workshops specifically developing character, voice production, movement and devised writing around the play which the students benefited from enormously. 
The performance was watched by an audience including young people from local schools.  A video documentary of the whole process was also made which included interviews from the students throughout as well as before and after the performance. 
A blog site was also created for the youth theatre company so that they can exchange ideas and write about their experiences.

DANCE CLASSES with Leigh Coleman:

Tuesdays and Fridays after school, and Saturdays.
Want to dance? There’s something for all ages here in these fun, challenging classes aiming to improve posture and rhythm and giving confidence in movement. All classes, except Street Jazz, follow the I.S.T.D. system.

" Callum has been attending Montage drama since he was little and has enjoyed it enormously – and we are in no doubt that he has benefited from it hugely. "
Catherine Davies and Kevin Jones 2/12/2005

EARLY STARTERS DANCE:
Saturdays, 9:15–10am, 3–5 yrs.
Fun ‘taster’ courses with drama, dance and singing developing confidence in movement, vocal ability and group interaction.

BALLET:
6-10 yrs, Tuesdays, 4.15 – 5 pm
4-7 yrs, Fridays, 4.15 - 5.15 pm
For girls and boys to learn their first steps in ballet.  With emphasis on fun, the course develops skills in balance, rhythm, good posture and control of the body – while enjoying classical music.

TAP DANCE:
6 -16 yrs, Tuesdays, 5 – 6 pm
A beginners class and a great, fun way to learn first skills in rhythm, style and control of the body and tapping toes!

STREET JAZZ 1 & 2: 
6-10 yrs, Tuesdays, 6 – 7.30 pm
11-16 yrs, Fridays, 5.15 – 6.45 pm
Wanna dance like your favourite band or pop idol? Come and learn the latest moves. Includes stretches, exercises and dance routines to music from the shows and latest tunes. DON’T MISS OUT!!


ADULT BEGINNERS TAP & DANCERCISE classes – see below!
Get fit and have fun at the same time. We work at all levels with fitness exercises & simple dance routines for any age and ability! Beginners welcome. Call us today to join at any point in the term!

SINGING CLASSES with Nicky Swift :

Saturdays, 6–16 yrs taken as part of the Saturday School.
Taught in three age groups, courses are structured to develop the skills and experience of young singers with fun in mind! Classes include group singing with vocal games and exercises for warm-ups. Songs range from ballads to fast, fun numbers including those from the shows. These classes develop skills in pitch, rhythm, vocal harmony and tone, accents, breath control, reading, learning and memorising words with solo and group work. Staged songs add another layer of enjoyment as movement brings these songs to life!


Adult Music Theatre Performance Course - classes see below!


Breakdancing with Kiki!

Saturdays, 6–16 yrs, 1.30 - 2.30pm
The class is open to all from age 6-16, Kiki will teach all you b-boyz and b-girlz out there breakdancing, hip hop and streetdance including popping and locking, weaving and breaking techniques - great styles in tread with the dances on TV.

Want more info on this course? (download pdf) click>

CHILDRENS’ SUMMER SCHOOL:

Monday 28th July-Saturday 2nd August ‘08,
10–2pm daily. 5–14 yrs
Our exciting annual children’s musical theatre course. Learn a show & perform it on the Saturday to family & friends. Daily classes in singing, drama & dance with prop and set making too!

“Just wanted to say how much my gals had enjoyed the summer school, and are looking forward to next year! We really enjoyed their show and were amazed by the work that had been done in such a short space of time.
They went off this morning to playscheme rather despondant, as they wished they could have attended "all summer" and playscheme is now " boring"!” 

Siobhan Gibbs 6 August 2007

You know you’ve been meaning to for ages! Here are some fun, friendly classes to develop your vocal and movement confidence

– a fantastic way to get fit and all abilities welcome. No experience is necessary for any of the courses so come and join us!

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE COURSE
TUESDAYS, 7:30–9:00pm

Ever wanted to be in a musical? Did you perform a long time ago
or always wanted to try? Learn songs and dances from stage and screen, from Broadway and the West End, known and new, and perform them along the way!! These song and dance routines are aimed for beginners or those who have done a bit before.
Singing classes include group singing with vocal games and exercises for warm-ups. Songs range from ballads to fast, fun numbers, developing skills in pitch, rhythm, vocal harmony and tone, accents, breath control, memorising songs with solo and group work. Staging songs adds another layer of enjoyment as movement brings these songs to life!  Dance classes include warm-ups, stretches and full dance routines from the musicals, developing rhythm, improving posture and fitness and giving confidence in dancing and movement.

Local public performances are really great fun too and will leave you flying high! BRING OUT THE STAR IN YOU!

" It took me a year to get to Montage and I’ve gained so much in these last few weeks.  I really enjoyed doing the show. Thanks for your positive energy and support. "

Val, July 2004

NEW! DANCERCISE
TUESDAYS, 7:30–9:00pm.

Get fit and get funky to great music! Dance warm-ups, stretches and floor work will have you losing weight, body toned and feeling great! It’s good fun, hard work and we work at all levels with fitness exercises for any age and ability! So beginners and more experienced are welcome!

TAP DANCE FOR BEGINNERS
FRIDAYS, 7:00–8:00pm.

You’ve always wanted to do it – now you can!  Have a ball developing your skills in rhythm, style and control of the body (especially the toes) and tap your troubles away…!