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Junior School

Acting & Performance Academy Course

Who can attend the Junior A&P Academy Course?
Students ranging from P2 – P5 who are focused and hope to carve out a career in performing arts. This
advanced course covers Acting, Singing and Dance at advanced level for this age grouping, as well as other
vocational subjects.

How often do students attend the Junior A&P Academy Course?
Students on this course attend for 5 hours, one day per week. There are classes on Saturdays only for this course.

What productions are students on this course involved in?
Christmas Pre-show and Summer Pre-show tuition is included in the Junior School Acting & Performance
Academy course. Students may also be involved in class sharings throughout term time.

What is taught in classes?
Junior School A&P subjects are taught at an advanced level. These include:

Acting Acting for theatre, acting for film & television, devising, improvisation work, script work,
monologues, LAMDA exam class

Singing Ensemble singing, vocal technique, pop singing, musical theatre, building on singing repertoire,
performance class

Dance Jazz, ballet, tap, commercial dance, contemporary, stretching and body conditioning class and
performance class

Exams Junior Acting & Performance Course students have the option to be presented for LAMDA (London
Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) examinations. LAMDA (London Academy of Music and
Dramatic Art) certification can go towards the student’s UCAS points from grade 5 upwards.
All end of term exams are optional.

Do students wear a uniform?
Yes, full UKTheatreSchool uniform should be worn to classes each week. For all of our advanced courses,
students wear a UKTheatreSchool t-shirt (red logo), plain black trousers, leggings or shorts, black socks and black
jazz shoes.
What courses are available when students reach P6?
From P6 onward, there are many course options available so it all depends on the preferences of the particular
student. The skills learned on the Junior A&P Academy Course prepare students for the Middle School Acting &
Performance Course, geared at students from P5-S1. Students automatically progress to this course, unless they
have another course in mind that is of interest to them.

For students with a keen interest in Musical Theatre, students from P5 can also attend our Intermediate Musical
Theatre Academy Course. Please ask for information relating to these courses if required.

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