CLASSES
Classes & Age Groups
Classes & Age Groups
Speech & Drama
Speech & Drama
We aim to build confidence, communication skills, fluency of speech and development of the imagination. Our drama classes are based on creative drama through the use of drama games, improvisation, voice work and mime. Students are encouraged to develop their enjoyment of acting through script work, improvisation and performance. The emphasis in Curtain Call is always on creativity, fun and enjoyment.
Students also have the option to participate in speech and drama exams in association with the Irish Board of Speech & Drama. These exams are optional but have proven very popular with most students. They provide focus in drama classes and a great sense of achievement for students who progress through the grades to diploma level.
Whether it's to build confidence, have fun or to pursue a career in acting, our drama programme is suited to students of all ages and abilities.
Dancing
Dancing
All Curtain Call students participate in a weekly dance class. Students are taught a variety of dance styles through pop music and musical theatre.
Dance helps to develop posture, balance, co-ordination and rhythm. Students will learn dance routines that are age appropriate, current and fun. Our dance classes are designed to help students reach their full potential whether on a recreational or professional basis.
Singing
Singing
Group singing is taught to all classes at Curtain Call. This class encourages children to memorise lyrics to musical theatre, pop and Disney songs and to learn about breathing, pitch, tone and harmony. The song choices are varied in style throughout the term but is primarily focussed on musical theatre.
Curtain Call also offers extra singing classes, which are run in groups of six students, where students receive individual vocal coaching and are prepared for exams in singing and musical theatre with the Irish Board of Speech & Drama. In these classes, a lot of focus is placed on extending vocal range, breathing, technique and harmony. For any student who is particularly enthusiastic about singing, this is a fun class.
Age Groups
Age Groups
Juniors (4 - 6 Years)
Juniors are taught a fun introduction to dancing, singing and creative drama. Children are encouraged to grow in confidence through the use of drama games, fun dance routines and songs. Juniors prepare song and dance routines which are performed in our annual stage show. Juniors begin their drama training through the repetition of fun poems and speech exercises.
Intermediate 1 (7 - 9 Years)
Intermediate students study all three disciplines - singing (group), dance and drama - during each class.
Students may be prepared for Irish Board of Speech & Drama exams - but this is optional.
Class are prepared for an annual theatre show and are designed to build students' confidence through games, positive re-enforcement and encouragement.
Intermediate 2 (10 - 12 Years)
As students progress from Intermediate 1, the standard is increased and choreography becomes more challenging. Students progress with exam grades, more complex show material and teamwork skills are constantly developed.
Seniors (13+ Years)
The senior dance class is taught at a professional level that develops each students' confidence in their dance abilities, working on technique and performance. Senior students learn group singing at a time when voices, both male and female, are at a point of changing and settling. Warm up exercises are taught and each student is given confidence to develop their voice in whatever way they choose to sing. Group harmony technique is taught in classes as well as solo work.
Senior drama is a class filled with improvisation, role play, theatre games and creative thinking to inspire our students to poetry different characters, telling stories using acting and performance techniques. For students who are more serious about acting and who may wish to pursue acting as a profession, Irish Board of Speech & Drama exams are offered.
