At APOLLO PERFORMANCE ACADEMY, our core classes take place on Saturdays! It's the best day of the week! Students attend our popular and inclusive SATURDAY THEATRE SCHOOL, and gain skills across dance, singing and acting, in one fun session!
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Whether your child is a LITTLE STAR (Ages 3-6) or ready for our SATURDAY ACADEMY (Ages 7-18), they'll have tons of fun with us!
Come along for a free trial!
Check out our popular Saturday Theatre School!
Little Stars
Do you have a LITTLE STAR who loves to dance, act and sing? Our Saturday morning class is the perfect introduction to the Performing Arts for children aged 3–6 years. Through playful, imaginative and engaging sessions, children explore dance, drama and singing in a fun and supportive environment. Each class is designed to build confidence, creativity and coordination, all while having loads of fun!
Ages 3 to 6
Saturdays | 9.00 - 10.15am
£8.00 per session
Dance
Dance technique, rhythm and coordination are taught using a range of exercises, floor work and choreography. Students learn to dance with confidence, energy and expression for the stage, as well as developing skills in listening, cooperation and taking direction.
Drama
Children learn to use facial expression and gestures to convey emotions through stimulating drama games, warm ups and exercises. We encourage our students to explore and engage whilst increasing confidence.
Singing
A variety of songs and vocal exercises are used to teach children about pitch, tempo and rhythm. Children learn to sing in a group whilst understanding projection and dynamics for the stage!
Performance Opportunities
Little Stars take part in our Full-Scale Production each year. There are several other opportunities to perform, such as Christmas musicals and showcases.
Confidence and Communication
Children learn to communicate effectively with both peers and adults. We encourage communication, listening, compromising and interaction in all our sessions!
Imagination and Creativity
In Little Stars sessions, we love to use our imagination! Children learn to think creatively, story-tell and create characters through various games, warm ups and exercises; increasing confidence and creativity!
Dance
Dance lessons include funky warm-up routines, technical exercises and exciting movement sequences. Children develop rhythm, coordination, spatial awareness and energy through high energy dance routines, whilst increasing listening and team work skills.
Drama
Children learn to use facial expression and gestures to convey emotions through stimulating drama games, warm ups and exercises. We encourage our students to explore and engage imaginatively with text, characters, puppets, masks, stories and dressing up!
Singing
A variety of songs and vocal exercises are used to teach children about pitch, timing, tempo and rhythm. Children learn to sing in a group whilst understanding projection and dynamics for the stage! Our students love working with instruments and music!
Saturday Academy
Our Saturday Academy sessions for 7-18 year olds offer high quality training in all three core performance disciplines: Drama, Singing and Dance, all taught within one dynamic 3-hour session. Each discipline is led by a specialist Head of Department, ensuring expert tuition and varied, engaging classes every week.
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Sessions are carefully structured by age and ability, allowing every student to feel challenged, supported and inspired. Children develop a wide range of performance skills while growing in confidence, creativity and communication – and of course, they get to do what we do best: perform on stage in full-scale shows!
Ages 7 to 18
Saturdays | 10.00am - 1.00pm
£17.00 per session
Dance
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Our energetic dance classes explore jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance styles through exciting choreography, floor work, and technique. Students develop rhythm, musicality, and expression while learning to move with precision, flair and confidence.
Drama
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Our drama classes explore improvisation, voice work, body language, facial expression, and script work through imaginative exercises and creative projects. Students grow in confidence, communication, and teamwork while discovering the power of performance and self-expression.
Singing
Students develop essential vocal skills including pitch, vibrato, projection, and articulation, with a focus on both unison and harmony work. Whether singing solo or in a group, every student builds confidence while expanding their musical theatre knowledge and repertoire.
Performance Opportunities
Our Main School students enjoy multiple chances to perform throughout the year, including a full-scale musical, an annual showcase, and concerts. These experiences build teamwork, creativity, communication, and a strong commitment to the performing arts.
Life Long Skills
Confidence, communication, dedication,
team-work, self-awareness, resilience, leadership, empathy and creativity are the building blocks to being successful as a performer and in life! We encourage students to demonstrate these life long skills each week!
Progression
Every journey matters. Every success is celebrated. We care about each student’s progress, focusing on their individual growth and achievements. Our weekly ‘Saturday Superstar’ award and annual presentation evening recognise improvement, enthusiasm, and dedication because every step forward deserves to shine.
