Musical Theatre is back at North West End Acting school for our Autumn term! Guided by our director Lucy, who has over 20 years of experience in the field, including working in the West End, you will delve into all things musical theatre.

This is a mixed abilities programme, you will be guided throughout and build a solid toolkit of dancing, singing and acting. So, put on your dancing shoes and join us for on this fantastic adventure!

We’re excited to announce that for this Musical Theatre Autumn 2024 term there are three flexible ways to participate:

1. Sign-up for the full course – don’t miss a thing.

2. Sign-up for a specific (3 class) MODULE – Singing, Acting or Dancing.

3. Sign-up for a Single Class – choose any CLASS from the NINE available.

Course / Module Breakdown

DANCE MODULE

BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE TAP, BALLET & JAZZ DANCE.
This class is open and catered to all levels of Beginners & intermediate, those who have little dance experience, or for those who have a good level of experience and want to brush up their technique. (Alterations made depending on ability.)

Together we will look at Tap, ballet & Jazz vocabulary, leading onto some centre work, and travelling sequences. We will explore style, and character as we delve into each form of dance, drawing from iconic moments in musical theatre history.

A fun, non-judgemental space for dancers to fully express themselves.

SONG & DANCE
Join us for an uplifting, energetic class learning a musical theatre song and dance routine. Firstly you will learn your vocal parts followed by learning the steps. You will then embrace the challenge of singing and dancing AT THE SAME TIME! This class is a face paced, aimed at building stamina and having lots of fun!

DANCE BREAK ROUTINE MUSICAL THEATRE (SPECIFIC STYLE)
Learn the original steps from a musical theatre classic, infamous dance break routine taken from a specific style or choreographer in musical theatre history. Previous routines have been – Gillian Lynne ‘Cats’ – ‘The Jellicle Ball’; Bob Fosse ‘Chicago - All The Jazz’.

SINGING MODULE

ACTING THROUGH SONG
A singing & acting class designed to get the most out of your chosen solo song for both performative and audition situations.

Taking it in turn to deliver your song to the class, gain invaluable, individual feedback from our highly experienced tutors and explore together the improvements you can make.

They will look at exploring form & function of the song, offer a deeper understanding of your delivery, its staging and its storytelling, and offer singing techniques and styles to suit the material. They will also suggest and offer repertoire advice.

We appreciate that solo singing can be extremely daunting and nerve-wracking. The tutors will create an extremely friendly, encouraging and non-judgemental environment giving you the courage to get up and give it a go.

CHORAL & HARMONY GROUP SINGING
Come and sing your heart out! A group singing class welcome to all. After a thorough warm up of fun exercises and vocal technique, enjoy learning a musical theatre ensemble number. The expert musical director will challenge you with tricky harmonies and vocal ensemble precision.

SONG & DANCE
Join us for an uplifting, energetic class learning a musical theatre song and dance routine. Firstly you will learn your vocal parts followed by learning the steps. You will then embrace the challenge of singing and dancing AT THE SAME TIME! This class is a face paced, aimed at building stamina and having lots of fun!

ACTING MODULE

LEARN THE AMERICAN ACCENTS
Many performances and auditions ask for an American accent. Some musicals are specific to an American region. Perhaps you have never attempted the accent before or you have always given it a go and never learnt the techniques? Come and work with a specialist accent coach who will guide you through the techniques and hooks in accents for general American, New York/Bronx and the Southern accent.

APPROACH TO MUSICAL THEATRE SCRIPT - MAKING BOLD CHOICES
Learn to make bold choices with this dynamic Musical Theatre text workshop. Elevate your performance skills and character development. Learn a greater understanding of tempo of text and precision of story telling.

In the session we will look at two different musical theatre scripts and work together on exploring the techniques of delivery and understand its vivid scale. Within the class you will work with your group scene partners and have the chance to perform the scene to the rest of the group. Your tutor will then re-direct and feedback.

AUDITION TECHNIQUE MUSICAL THEATRE
Join us for a mock Musical Theatre casting to assist you with future auditions and performances. We will send you your audition pack 1 week before the workshop begins. Much like a normal audition, we will see you perform your script and song one at a time in front of a panel. Once the auditions are complete we will join together for a group feedback session led by our highly experienced tutors who will offer constructive and helpful advice. A chance to hear how you are really getting on in audition situations.