NewsFlash

Week 11 - Friday 11th July

Following our wonderful Demonstration Term performance of The Stagecoach Oscars last week, Week 11 introduced new themes, pieces and skills to our students in Main School and Further Stages! In Early Stages, our students used their final session before Show Day to tighten up their material, smoothen out the transitions and practise in the performance space before the big day! Please see a reminder of the details down below:

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Early Stages Show Day

​​When/Where Is It?

Early Stages' Show (Students Whose Session Runs From 4:15pm-5:45pm) is on Friday 18th July at Horsforth High School (Usual Entrance).​

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What Time Should I Drop Off?

Please drop off your students at the usual time, 4:15pm, at the usual entrance in Horsforth High School (Same As Normal).

What Time Does It Start And Finish?
The Show will start at 5:15pm. It will last around 15-20 minutes and then we will be finished by a

5:45pm.
 

Who Is Allowed To Come?
All friends and family are welcome to attend the performance!​

Top Tip: The Student Support Pack can be used to practise lines, songs and routines before Show Day!

Early Stages

Early Stages absolutely smashed their final rehearsal with flying colours last Friday! Throughout the session, our students practised in the Performance Space, familiarising themselves with the new environment, readjusting positioning and adapting their projection to suitably fill the area! It was a busy session combining show logistics with material improvements - ensuring all our students feel confident and excited for the Show Day! Early Stages were very pleased to have a few 'VIPs' witness their final rehearsal - not even the heat could stop Early Stages from using every last minute to polish their performance! It's been a fantastic term with so much to celebrate; Andy and the team just can't wait to share with you everything our exceptional students have achieved this coming Friday! To all our students - be brave like Simba - you've got this!

Stage 1

Stage 1 had a wonderfully collaborative session this week! Drama focused on turn-taking, teamwork and identifying what makes screen acting engaging. The group took part in a range of activities that encouraged creativity and contribution within a team setting; it was lovely to see their confidence grow as they supported one another. In Singing, they explored call-and-response techniques to build listening/timing skills and began learning 'If Only You Would Listen' from School of Rock - a great piece that lets them connect with character while working on vocal control. Dance began with a high-energy warmup and balancing challenges, before moving into confidence-focused corner work that encouraged everyone to push themselves! Strength/control were key throughout and the group gave it their all!

Stage 2

Stage 2 were fully immersed in their work this week, beginning in Drama, with a focus on physical theatre and ensemble-based storytelling. They took part in team-building activities before devising their own original scenes based on a given theme, showing strong creative thinking and excellent use of physical expression. In Singing, the group explored singing in a round and began work on 'Oh, The Thinks You Can Think' from Seussical, learning how to act through the song and bring storytelling into their performance. Their focus and enthusiasm were fantastic to see. Dance focused on technique and full-body strength, using corner work to build control, extension and core power. This is laying a solid foundation for more complex choreography next term!