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Saturdays | Ages 3-18 | From 9am
Weekly singing, acting and dance classes for children aged 3-18 with industry leading professionals at an award-winning London drama school. Plus get involved in showcases, full scale musicals, concerts and recitals.
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The Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4 0LH
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More places are available at our Clapham Junction school, SW11 (next to the station)
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TEAM
Leaders in the arts and education, we provide a supportive and nurturing environment where your children will excel. Our teachers are top industry professionals with West End, film and TV credits. And qualified, experienced teachers with Master’s Degrees in Education. We invest in the next generation and hire young performers and students to work alongside our experienced team, gaining industry connections, experience and supportive teacher training.
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THEATRE & STUDIOS
Our classes always take place in top local performance venues. Our Musical Theatre class is held at The Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4 0LH.
AWARDS
We were recognised as London and the South East’s best drama school for children, winning Performing Arts School of the Year 2022 at the Prestige Awards; ‘Community Champion of the Year’ 2024 Club Hub Awards; ‘Best of Music and Culture"‘ The Guardian 2024 for all the work we do for local schools, charities and our scholarship programme.
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FAQs
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What do we need to wear for the classes?
We ask that our WestWayers wear all black for our classes but there is no prescriptive uniform as we want everyone to feel comfortable in what they are wearing. We do have some branded WestWay clothing which you can buy once you have signed-up, but this is not mandatory. We will be dancing so you will need to wear clothes you can move in. Trainers are fine but if you have jazz, character shoes or ballet pumps then even better!
What do I need to bring to the class?
We provide you with a WestWay bag, pencil, folder and water bottle as a free welcome gift. You will be required to bring these items to every session. Other than that we rarely ask you to bring anything else unless we are rehearsing for a show. Just bring lots of energy and a smile and that will be perfect!
Do I need to practise outside of the classes?
Practising is always a great idea to improve and develop your talent further. Plus we will be putting on performances and if you would like to take part you will need to learn the songs and dance routines, which might take a bit of practice. As we have small class sizes, we can adapt to the needs of the individual easily so let us know if there are any issues.
How many children are in the classes?
We pride ourselves on having small classes to give your child the attention they deserve, so we have small classes compared to other drama and academic schools. Up to 50% smaller! And we do this without a premium price tag!
What age can my child join?
Our dance classes, singing classes, drama classes, acting classes for children all start for children aged three plus and pre-school children. These are weekly classes taking place during the school term time.
Classes for kids aged 3-4 are 45 minutes in length and are a combination of fun activities to help build confidence, performance skills, imagination, creativity, coordination, motor skills and will prepare our minis for their first appearance on stage in a supportive and safe environment.
Classes for kids aged 5-7 are 2 hours in length and are split between singing, acting and dancing. This includes a snack and toilet break and time for some fun drama games that help enhance team building, communication and confidence. The young superstars start to build on performance skills and technique in dance and singing.
Classes for kids aged 7+ are 3 hours in length. The children will do 1 hour of singing, 1 hour of acting and 1 hour of dance. Children will still have lots of fun and will be classes based on their age, ability and maturity. Our older students may start to work on skills to enable them to audition for professional colleges with West End professionals and top Conservatoire teachers from Arts Ed, Mountview, The Dang, Urdang and more. Our classes always focus on building confidence and leading with kindness above all else.
We also offer holiday workshops, holiday clubs, holiday camps, summer workshops and a wide range of activities during the summer holidays. These holiday workshops and classes are for children aged three plus or aged five plus. All of this plus additional drama workshops and West End workshops for children aged 7+
Our singing lessons for children usually start for children aged six plus. With our musical theatre classes and group singing lessons your child will have the opportunity to perform in the West End
All classes are based in South-West London and West London. Clapham Junction, Battersea & Wandsworth, SW11 or Richmond and Twickenham TW1.
How do the classes work?
Discover the magic of the stage at WestWay School of Performing Arts, where children aged 3-18 embark on an unforgettable journey in musical theatre. Our award-winning drama school offers a dynamic blend of singing, acting, and dancing, fostering creativity and confidence in young performers. Classes are held in professional theatres and state-of-the-art studios located in Twickenham, Richmond; Clapham Junction, Battersea; and Clapham North, South-West London. Each term culminates in a spectacular performance, giving students the thrilling experience of showcasing their talents on a real stage.
Where are the classes held?
We are in a state of the art performance facilities. Our Clapham Common/Clapham North venue is called The Omnibus Theatre, SW4 - a multi-award-winning independent theatre in South-West London. Patrons include Dame Judi Dench, Sir Michael Gambon, Lord Michael Cashman, Matthew Warchus, Sir Richard Eyre and Maggi Hambling. Our venue is home to our Theatre (90-110 seats) and the Studio Upstairs (80 seats), a café/bar and two performance and rehearsal spaces.
What other skills will my child learn? Our theatre schools for children provide a supportive environment for your child to flourish. Not only do they learn performance skills in our classes for ages 3+, but there are so many more benefits! Find out more about how the performing arts can help your child excel via OUR BLOG>>>
💃 Builds Confidence and Self-Esteem
🎤 Enhances Communication Skills
👫 Builds Social Skills
🎭 Fosters Creativity and Imagination
🤝 Promotes Teamwork and Collaboration
📚 Cultivates Discipline and Focus
🕴️Develop life skills such as public speaking, agency and confidence in self-identity
How are your classes different compared to Stagecoach and Jigsaw?
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How are you priced compared to other Drama and Dance Schools?
We pride ourselves on giving you premium experiences in the arts without the price tag. Our classes are smaller, we have exceptional facilities and our teachers are trained in the arts and education. All of that with charging less than most schools in the area.
Do you offer Sibling Discounts?
We do! If you sign-up more than one child with us then they will both get 20% off the term time course. (This is not in conjunction with any other offer). If you’re wanting to sign up more than one child then please book your trial or place your deposit. We will send you an invoice deducting the 20% total discount from the remaining fees.
When are payments due?
Payments for the full term are due 1 week before classes begin.
Have any other questions? Email us at enquires@westwayperformingarts.co.uk.
*Terms and Conditions apply. This discount may be added at WestWay’s discretion and is only available to siblings from the same family attending WestWay course at the same time. Please see https://www.westwayperformingarts.co.uk/general for more info