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Summer School


Monday 25th July - Friday 29th July

Monday 1st August - Friday 5th August

Our summer school will be a great way to make new friends and build confidence in all aspects of performance. The focus is always on fun and these high energy classes are fuelled by enthusiastic and experienced teaching staff.

Our talented performing arts team will teach you everything you need to know and you will enjoy every minute of it! Summer school workshops cover: Zumba, Boogie Bounce, (dancing to music on mini trampolines) Ballroom, Latin American, Salsa, Ballet, Creative Contemporary Dance, Modern Theatre, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, National Dance, Cheerleading, Singing, Drama, Musical Theatre, Stage make up and effects, Arts and crafts, Jewellery making with Debbie from Bangles and Dangles, Jenny Wren Music and Kindermusik, Painting Pictures, Face Painting, Musical Instruments, Quizzes and many more! (See our timetable below for full details.)

• Our summer schools are a perfect way to have fun in the school holidays.
• The courses are held over 2 weeks in the summer and MUST be booked and paid for in advance.
• Students can come just for single sessions, a day, a couple of days, 1 week, or the full 2 weeks.
• It is a great way to try out different aspects of performing arts, promoting self confidence and fitness.
• The summer school will provide an opportunity to try lots of new and exciting classes.

Frequently asked questions:
Do I have to be a member of Chris Wright's School of Dance and Drama to take part?
NO! Everyone is welcome.

Do I need any experience?
No, but you will need lots of energy and enthusiasm!

Do I need any special equipment?
If you have dance shoes then please bring them but if not, don't worry, we'll provide everything you'll need for each workshop. For dance classes, girls, wear leotard and tights if you have them, if not leggings and a t-shirt. No jeans. Boys, wear jogging bottoms and a T-shirt. For all other classes, a choice of clothes may be worn. If you are staying all day, a packed lunch must be brought with you.

Where does the summer school take place and who can be included?
The summer school takes place at The Temperance Hall, 66a Shellfield Road, Marshside but on Tuesdays only it will take place at Marshside Road Methodist Church Hall, Marshisde Road.
Workshops are split into 2 age groups and are suitable for both boys and girls:
Ages 3 - 7 Ages 8 - 14 Seniors 14+ and Adult classes (See our timetable below)

Times: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30am
Seniors and Adults - Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm - 9.30pm

Please note: If children are staying all day, please provide them with own packed lunch. (We will provide water or juice at other times during the day when required.)

What if my child is only doing individual sessions but they fall either side of lunch time? Can they stay for lunch?
Yes they can but If you are only booking onto a few individual sessions and you want your child to stay over lunch time, then this must be paid for and counted as a session at £4 per child. All children are supervised by our staff during lunch time and there are quiet activities provided after they finish their lunch.

Timetables: Unless otherwise stated, all sessions are taught by Alison Wright, Anna Wright, Amy Challen or Chris Wright.
Alison Wright is in charge of the summer school and will be there at all times.


 

9.30 - 10.30

10.30 - 11.15

11.15 - 12

12 - 1

1 - 1.45

1.45 - 2.30

2.30 - 3.15

3.15 - 3.30

Monday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Zumba for Kids with Lisa

 

Art and Craft

Lunch

Jenny Wren Music and Kindermusik with Jenny

 

Tap Dance

 

Face Painting

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Monday

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Art and Crafts

 

Zumba for kids with Lisa

Lunch

Quiz and games with prizes

Stage Make-up and effects.

Tap Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Tuesday

Ages 3 - 7

Team building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together. This will include games outside on the field weather permitting.

Jewellery making with Debbie from Bangles and Dangles.

Drama

Lunch

Cheerleading including stunts and tumbles.

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

National Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together. This will include games outside on the field weather permitting.

Drama

Boogie Bounce on mini trampolines with Michelle

Lunch

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

Cheerleading including stunts and tumbles.

Mask Making

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Wednesday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Zumba for kids with Lisa

Mask Making

Lunch

Painting Pictures

Ballet

Singing

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Art and Craft

Zumba for kids with Lisa

Lunch

Ballet

Painting Pictures

Hip Hop and Street Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Thursday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Textiles and Art and Design with Emma

Creative, Contemporary and Modern Theatre Dance

Lunch

Quiz and Games with prizes

Jenny Wren Music and Kindermusik with Kenny

Face Painting

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

National Dance

Textiles and Art and Design with Emma

Lunch

Creative, Contemporary and Modern Theatre Dance

Quiz and Games with prizes

Jazz Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Friday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Musical Instruments

Boogie Bounce with mini trampolines with Michelle.

Lunch

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

Quiz with Games and prizes

Hip Hop and Street Dance with

Jenny B

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Jazz Dance

Art and Craft

Lunch

Stage Make-up and effects

Musical Theatre and Singing techniques with Charlotte.

Quiz and games with prizes.

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

 

Week 2: 1st August - 5th August

 

9.30 - 10.30

10.30 - 11.15

11.15 - 12

12 - 1

1 - 1.45

1.45 - 2.30

2.30 - 3.15

3.15 - 3.30

Monday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Art and Craft

 

Tap Dance

Lunch

Jenny Wren Music and Kindermusik with Jenny

 

Quiz and Games with prizes

National Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Monday

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Tap Dance

 

Art and Craft

Lunch

Quiz and Games with prizes

National Dance

Mask Making

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Tuesday

Ages 3 - 7

Team building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together. This will include games outside on the field weather permitting.

Jewellery making with Debbie from Bangles and Dangles.

Musical Instruments

Lunch

Cheerleading including stunts and tumbles.

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

Drama

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together. This will include games outside on the field weather permitting.

Creative Contemporary and Modern Theatre Dance

Boogie Bounce on mini trampolines with Michelle

Lunch

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

Cheerleading including stunts and tumbles.

National Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Wednesday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Ballet

Art and Craft

Lunch

Singing

Hip Hop and Street Dance

Face Painting

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Mask Making

Ballet

Lunch

Hip Hop and Street Dance

Stage Make-Up and effects

National Dance

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Thursday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Creative, Contemporary and Modern Theatre dance.

Painting Pictures

Lunch

Quiz and Games with prizes

Jenny Wren Music and Kindermusik with Kenny

Face Painting

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Painting Pictures

Bollywood Dancing with Jenny B

Lunch

Ballroom dancing with Jenny B

Stage Make-up and effects

Salsa and Latin American with Jenny B

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Friday

Ages 3 - 7

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Musical Instruments

Boogie Bounce with mini trampolines with Michelle.

Lunch

Art and Craft

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

Face Painting

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.

Ages 8 - 14

Team

building games and activities. (Get to know each other)

Both age groups together.

Jazz Dance

Stage Make-up and effects

Lunch

Musical Theatre and singing techniques with Charlotte

Art and Craft

Salsa, Latin American and Ballroom with Jenny B

Show and Tell with both groups - celebration of the day.

Story time for the younger children.



Adults and Seniors 14+ - All classes held at Marshside Temperance Hall Shellfield Road

Wednesday 27th July

6pm - 7pm

 

Boogie Bounce on mini Trampolines with Michelle

7.15 - 8

 

Ballet and Body Conditioning

 

8.15 - 9.15

 

Zumba with Lisa

Thursday 28th July

6.30 - 7.30

Salsa, Latin American and Ballroom with Jenny B

 7.30 - 8.15

Tap

(All levels including complete beginners!)

8.15 - 9

Hip Hop and Street Dance

Wednesday 3rd August

6pm - 7pm

Boogie Bounce on mini trampolines with Michelle

7.15 -8

Ballet and Body Conditioning

8.15 - 9.15

Juxta Fitness (Cardio vascular warm up followed by stretches, core strengthening and then it develops to key point fat burning exercises. Doing all this whilst enjoying the latest hip hop music mixes and learning new street styles.

Thursday 4th August

6.30 - 7.30

Latin American, Salsa, Ballroom with Jenny B

7.30 - 8.15

Tap

(All levels including complete beginners!)

 

 



How much does it cost?
Cost:
Come for 1 session, a few sessions, all day, 1 week or 2 weeks!
£4 for individual sessions, (£4.50 for Boogie Bounce)
£21 for any full day
£95 for a full week
£175 for 2 weeks

Seniors 14+ and Adults:
£3.50 for 45 minute session (Tap, Ballet and Body Conditioning)
£4 for hour sessions (Zumba, Ballroom, Latin American, Hip Hop)
£4.50 Boogie Bounce
We will work on a first come first served basis as there is a maximum of 20 places per session. Classes must be paid for at time of booking. The summer school is open to non dancing school members so tell all of your friends!!

How do I join the Summer School?
Please contact Alison Wright by email at chriswrightschoolofdanceanddrama@hotmail.com or telephone 07734305348 or visit one of our dance studios for information about Summer School availability. Our friendly members of staff will be very happy to help you.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!!
Please provide the following information via email:
Name of child, Age, Contact telephone number, classes you want to book onto, total cost to be paid at time of booking.


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