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Week 7 - Saturday 14th June
Welcome to the first edition of Stagecoach NewsFlash! Every week, check back on the Parent Portal to stay up to date with all the exciting things our students have experienced in that week's session! Keep reading to find a summary of each Stage's classes with a carousel of photos to view at the end! 🎉
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Early Stages
Early Stages have been working incredibly hard over the past 7 weeks and their performance is really starting to take shape! In Drama, they continued rehearsing their Show Poem, focusing on speaking clearly and confidently with great projection and expression. They also completed Scene 4 of their script and finished choreographing their final positions. In Singing, the group strengthened their vocals on Hakuna Matata and began exploring Can You Feel the Love Tonight - learning how to adapt their tone, volume and emotion to suit the music. Over in Dance, Just Can’t Wait To Be King is now complete and Jasmine was especially impressed with how well the group have remembered their steps. Their remaining routines are also coming along brilliantly! With only a few weeks left, Early Stages are showing real growth in every area — their energy, effort and excitement are shining through! We can’t wait for you to see it all come together.
Stage 1
Stage 1 were full of energy this week as they got to work on the winning routines from last week’s Oscar Vote! In Drama, Finding Nemo came out on top; the students began shaping their oceanic adventure by exploring bold physicality, clear expression and confident projection. In Singing, the vote went to Beauty and the Beast; the students began developing strong volume, expressive dynamics and crisp diction to bring the timeless classic to life. Over in Dance, Barbie claimed the top spot and the group focused on timing, expressive movement and precise transitions between stage positions. Each week, Stage 1 are growing in confidence and teamwork - they’re throwing themselves into the process and building a performance full of charm and energy. We can’t wait to see it all come together on the big day!
Stage 2
Stage 2 got stuck into the pieces chosen by last week’s Oscar Vote with great enthusiasm and focus throughout! In Drama, Narnia was the clear winner and the group revisited the magical world by refreshing their knowledge of the plot/characters, refining their positioning and expanding key moments in the piece. In Singing, I Do Anything topped the poll, giving students the chance to explore expressive storytelling through dynamics, facial expression and increasingly complex choreography. In Dance, the winning piece was A Little Party and the group worked on strengthening their moves, improving fluidity and locking in their timing. It’s wonderful to see Stage 2 growing in style and confidence - their energy and commitment are setting the stage for a fantastic final performance!
Stage 3
Stage 3 jumped straight into polishing their Oscar-winning selections from last week’s vote! In Drama, Percy Jackson received the most votes; the students used themed devising to explore voice projection, character interaction and dramatic storytelling. The group’s creativity and connection are really bringing the piece to life. In Singing - they began shaping For Good - focusing on gentle choreography and exploring the emotional depth of the song through dynamic range and expression. In Dance, Dancing Through Life was the chosen routine, offering a fun challenge with its fluid style and demand for storytelling through movement. Stage 3 are embracing the complexity of their pieces with maturity and enthusiasm; their showcase is sure to be full of heart and impact!
Thank you for reading this week's edition of NewsFlash! Contact Andy on 07470132253 if you have any questions. See you next week!