Blackfriars Theatre Academy & Blackfriars Dance Academy Glee Club - Tuesdays Have you been hit by the Glee phenomenon? Here’s your chance to be part of Boston’s very own Glee Club. If you enjoy singing and want to be part of a new modern and funky choir then this is your chance to shine. Sessions will help develop confidence, vocal range, breathing harmony and learning new songs that will lead to competitions and festivals. There is also the opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. Glee Club members will also have the opportunity to showcase their talents at performances throughout the year . Glee Club is open to children aged 8 to 18 and is a great way to learn new skills, have fun, make new friends and develop singing and movement techniques. Glee Club (age 8 to 18) 5pm – 6pm. All classes run from week commencing Monday 6th September to week ending Friday 3rd December. 12 week course costs £54, monthly payment option available. If you pay the full term in advance (by Monday 6th September) you will receive the final session free and will only be required to pay £49. Blackfriars Dance Academy Blackfriars Dance Academy offers professional dance tuition to children of all ages. Great way to keep fit, learn new skills, make new friends have fun and perform throughout the year. Classes start in September but places are limited, so book now. Diversity Dance – Mondays Come and learn your favourite moves based upon the UK’s favourite dance troupe Diversity, incorporating a mix of hip-hop, lyrical and contemporary these high-energy classes will also combine popping, locking and breaking as well as freestyle, A MUST for all Diversity fans. Juniors (age 5 to 8) 4.30 to 5.30pm Inters (8 to 11) 5.30pm to 6.30pm Seniors (12 to 18) 6.30pm to 7.30pm Street Dance – Wednesdays Street Dance is a vibrant, high-energy class which starts with a structured physical warm-up to stretch and strengthen the body, then moving into spins, kicks and leaps across the floor followed by a fun and funky routine that wouldn’t look out of place on MTV. Juniors (age 5 to 8) 4.30 to 5.30pm Inters (8 to 11) 5.30pm to 6.30pm Seniors (12 to 18) 6.30pm to 7.30pm Advance Class (15+) 7.30 to 8.30 All classes run from week commencing Monday 6th September to week ending Friday 3rd December. 12 week course costs £54, monthly payment option available. If you pay the full term in advance (by Monday m6th September) you will receive the final session free and will only be required to pay £49. Blackfriars Theatre Academy 2010-2011 Blackfriars Theatre Academy (www.blackfriarstheatreacademy.com) provides professional training in all areas of the performing arts for children aged 4 to 18 and is Blackfriars Theatre’s resident youth theatre. In September the academy is being re-launched and members will enjoy new benefits to enhance their experience in this incredibly fun and vibrant community group, there has never been a better time to join, so if your child enjoys acting, singing and dancing then book their place now. From September 2010 to July 2011 children will enjoy the following benefits: 1. Each of the three academy groups will be taught by professional tutors who all have West End and professional performing experience. 2. Children will take part in two full-scale productions during the year that will be performed at Blackfriars Theatre, Boston. 3. We will be holding two parents evenings to discuss your child’s development and to assess each child’s progress at the academy. 4. To celebrate the childrens’ achievements we will be holding our first annual B’Oscars Prom Party. 5. There will be opportunities to take theatre craft and musical theatre exams with the IDTA exam board. 6. Members will be able to perform in local and national festivals and performance events. Blackfriars Theatre Academy is split into the following groups: Little Stars – Saturdays 10am to 11.30am (age 4 to 7 years). £86 per 12 week term. Super Stars – Saturdays 11.30am to 1.30pm (age 8 to 11 years). £114 per 12 week term. Mega Stars – Saturdays 2pm to 4pm (age 12 to 18 years). £114 per 12 week term. 2010 autumn term dates are Saturday 4th September to Saturday 4th December (please note there are no sessions on October 23rd and October 30th. Productions for the forthcoming year include ‘West End’ to ‘Christmas’, ‘Glee – The Musical’, and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ according to which group your child is in, for each production there will be one full day of extra rehearsals for chorus members and two full days rehearsals for principal parts, No other extra rehearsals will be held except the technical and dress rehearsal for each show. Places for all classes are limited. If you would like to secure a place for Blackfriars Theatre Academy please contact the Box Office on 01205 363108. If you would like to find out more in detail about our academy please visit our website at www.blackfriarstheatreacademy.com . If you would like to arrange a visit to have a look round please call Darren on 07904 197640. Different payment plans are available.