Drama and Musical Theatre Classes

Drama classes in Bishop's stortford and Hertford Graham School of Dance offers highest standard, fun weekly classes in Drama and Musical Theatre in Bishop’s Stortford, on the Hertfordshire / Essex borders.

Group technique classes include non-syllabus work and pupils may also work individually towards LAMDA examinations, which are held regulalry througout the year.

Drama classes are run for pupils age 6+, at Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels. These classes help build pupils' self-confidence and team working, along with enhancing Performance; they introduce a knowledge and love of the theatre, and develop technique, concentration and memory skills. In fun group classes pupils work together, in pairs, as a group and on their own to build on their theatre skills through games, role play and invention, to interpret and develop characters and scenes. Specific technique work plays close attention to the genres of Acting, Miming, Devising Drama, Speaking Verse & Prose and Reading for Performance.

Musical Theatre classes are ideal for pupils across Herts and Essex aged 4+, at Mini, Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels.Classes enable pupils to learn the vital skills needed for Musical Theatre, including teaching the necessary techniques needed by participants to deliver the best possible performance through singing, acting and dance, as well as the theory underpinning the genre of Musical Theatre.

Musical Theatre classes are held in Hertford and Bishop's Stortfors weekly from Graham School of Dance Pupils are prepared and entered for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) Drama and Musical Theatre examinations – see Examinations.

Talented students can also by invitation be invited to take extra classes to learn and perform Song & Dance group, solos, duet, trio and/or quartet pieces which are entered at All England Dance Festivals. Graham School of Dance has trained medal winners, including at the most recent Finals in 2015.

Pupils are also entered for Drama Festivals on a regular basis, with great success.

Pupils are given the opportunity to perform in the Graham School of Dance Drama and Musical Theatre Showcase and in our Main School Show, which take place in alternate years.

Graham School of Dance always welcomes new pupils, so if you are looking for top quality Drama and Musical Theatre classes in Hertfordshire / Essex, please contact us to find out more!

We have a close association with top local vocal training school Voices. Ann Woodfield teaches at our Summer Schools, and many pupils take private or group lessons with her in Bishop’s Stortford. Ann offers audition preparation classes as well as regular opportunities to perform at Showcases. See links for contact details for Voices.

Sending HUGE waves of GOOD LUCK vibes to all GSD pupils representing TEAM ENGLAND at this year's DANCE WORLD CUP !

... we'll be watching the livestream via WWW.DWCWORLD.COM and CLUBWOW.... Go smash it everyone you've all worked so hard, we can't wait to see you perform!

THANK YOU to two of our 2018 Dance World Cup Flag Sponsors - ROTARY CLUB COLCHESTER and CADONS

Graham School of Dance and Theatre Arts would like to introduce two of their flag sponsors for this year’s Dance World Cup, and take the opportunity to thank Cadons and the Colchester Rotary Club for their generous donation and support. The Rotary Club of Colchester has fun helping others by offering their skills and experience to the local community, and they support a large variety of good causes - even organising Dance Festivals! www.rotarygbi.org Cadons provide bespoke interior fit-out services for clients from major blue-chip companies to smaller and medium enterprises, and have been doing so for over 20 years, gaining a reputation for high quality workmanship and innovative solutions. www.cadons.co.uk

THANK YOU to two of our 2018 Dance World Cup Flag Sponsors - TOTAL SECURITY SERVICES and SIRONA MEDICAL !

Graham School of Dance and Theatre Arts would like to introduce two of their flag sponsors for this year’s Dance World Cup, and take the opportunity to thank T.S.S. and Sirona Medical for their generous donation and support. - T.S.S (Total Security Services) is the UK's largest privately-owned security company. This family owned business has always remained true to its core values of best value and service excellence in its 25 year history,. www.totalsecurity.co.uk - Sirona Medical is a healthcare recruitment agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK, with an excellent reputation for providing reliable healthcare professionals to both the private and NHS sectors, renowned for their very fast, friendly and efficient high-quality service. www.sirona-medical.co.uk

THANK YOU to two of our 2018 Dance World Cup Flag Sponsors - KWIKLITE and an Anonymous Donor !

Graham School of Dance and Theatre Arts would like to introduce two more flag sponsors for this year’s Dance World Cup, and take the opportunity to thank Kwiklite and an anonymous donor for their generous donation and support. Kwiklite, part of Bright Sparks, offers low cost, pro-active, lighting maintenance throughout the UK, with simple, high quality, fast and cost effective solutions for single or multi-site commercial, industrial and retail outlets. With 40 years of experience, qualified Bright Sparks Kwiklite electricians are able to visit premises on an ad hoc or regular basis to maintain lighting, resulting in a low cost service with no charge for labour. http://www.brightsparksgroup.co.uk/kwiklite

THANK YOU to our 2018 Dance World Cup Main Flag Sponsor - SIMBA !

Graham School of Dance and Theatre Arts would like to introduce their main flag sponsor for this year’s Dance World Cup and would like to take the opportunity to thank Simba for their generous donation and support. Simba design and supply a range of mattresses, duvets, pillows, beds and accessories, all with one thing in mind: the perfect night's sleep! This includes the most advanced mattress in the world … so you can sleep better, whatever your sleeping pattern. www.simbasleep.com

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