PREMIER STUDIOS

The training academy for theatre arts

PRINCIPAL: MRS G.BEATTIE, Qualified in ISTD & ADA.  Teacher in RAD, Guildhall and Lamda

  FOUNDER: MRS J.BOWER –Examiner of the ADA & registered teacher for the RAD

98-100 Longmoor Lane, Aintree.  Liverpool, L9 0EF.  TEL 0151 284 7067.  Studio 0151474 9623. 

Mobile 07702 809 751.    Web:- www.premierstudios.org.uk    Email: info@premierstudios.org.uk

 

HELLO!

We hope you have had a good summer and we are delighted to send you information for our new term of activities.  Enclosed is our new timetable and newsletter. 

Also this year we are having an Enrolment Day for pupils to sign up to classes as we have new classes and a slightly altered timetable – HOW EXCITING!

 

Friday 12th September 3pm – 6pm

 

There are lots of exciting things happening, so I thought I’d better keep you updated on what dance, drama and singing subjects we do.  Also you have the opportunity to get involved with new classes.  If you can’t make it on Friday and want to be signed up on a new course, just give me a call.  If you can make it on Friday, it will be lovely to see you and you can have a look at my changes in the studios (Yes… I work too hard… ha… can’t wait to start back).  Don’t worry otherwise, as the school begins on Saturday 13th from 9am as normal. 

 

Training programmes available

 

Ballet, Tap & Modern - Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays for all ages

We have several of these block classes available for most ages, classes progress through syllabus work in ADA, RAD and ISTD examination boards.  This training is the base for all other forms of dance and is essential to gain good technique.

 
Boys Training – Mondays 4.45 – 5.30pm (£4.50)

This class builds technique in general studies (ballet, tap, modern)  These are the basics for street dance and competition work - Work includes circuit training, routines and syllabus work

 
Choral Singing – Mondays 5.30pm – 6.30pm (£5, if paying a weekly fee of £15 it’s FREE!)

This is a new class! Did you see ‘The last choir standing’? well, we are doing our own. Music scores from pop, musicals and original writing.  Get harmonizing, as we want to ‘sing out’ our new sound in our next show!

 

Modern Technique – Tuesdays 5pm – 8pm (£8.50)

This training programme involves body conditioning to maximize suppleness and strength.  Work of syllabus Grade 3+ in Modern (ISTD & ADA) and a Free Style Hip Hop / Street Dance session which stimulates the mind and body

 

Ballet Club – Wednesdays 5.15pm – 6.15pm (£5)

This is a new class!  We have started a ballet club for those that love ballet or want to be part of the scene. This club is a series of workshops to develop pupils in performing excerpts from Ballets.  They get to see video clips and shows!

 

Disco / Street Fever! Wednesdays 6.15pm – 7.30pm (£5)

This class is our popular disco dancing session that involves a lot of sweat, fun and more fun!

 

Drama – Wednesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm (£4.50)

Working on various themes and techniques including improvisation and script work.  These workshop sessions are all about gaining confidence and performing skills.  Working towards various projects throughout the year.

 

Performance Class – Thursdays 5pm – 7pm (£7.50, if paying weekly fee of £15 it’s FREE!)

This is a new class! This class is open to all members who participate in the syllabus classes (This is due to the technique and discipline required) Work is developed and rehearsed for competitions.  Please note that group dances that are part of other classes will also be considered for competitions.

 

Musical Theatre+Street Dance – Fridays 5pm – 7pm (£7.50, if paying weekly fee of £15 it’s FREE!)

This is a new programme!  It is available for 5-10yrs & 11-18yrs.  The training programme develops skills in singing, acting and dance.  This programme involves interpretations of musicals and is complimented with a funky street dance session to grove with the modern times. 

 


Saturdays – from 9am

This is our usual timetable.  Our Saturday training programmes are based on our three main disciplines (Ballet, Tap & Modern) from this we also include extras (e.g. Singing, Contemporary, Double Work, Drama… the list goes on)  Please call if you would like to attend on Saturdays

 

9am – 1.30pm = 9yrs + ISTD Modern, ADA Ballet, ADA Tap, Point Work, Routines, Singing and Medal Work.  £10 package fee (Grade 2 and above)

 

9am – 1.30pm – 13yrs + Modern, Pointwork, Singing, Routines, Contemporary / Ballet  - £10 package fee

 

12pm – 2.30pm (Grade 2 and above)  Ballet, Tap, Modern, Singing / Drama  £8.50

 

1pm – 3.30pm (6yrs +) Ballet, Modern, Tap, Drama / Singing  £8.50

 

 

Introductory Classes Mondays (4pm – 4.45pm) and Saturdays (11am–11.45am) 3-5yrs £4.50

These classes are the first steps into our dancing world and we want to make them the best!  The classes have a taster of Ballet, Modern and Tap with songs and nursery rhymes to set them of singing and dancing. 

 

Adult Classes (£3.50)

We have mixed classes for adults in Tap (Mondays 8-9pm), Ballet (Mondays 5.30pm – 8pm*), Salsa (8-9pm) and Fitness (Mondays 7-8pm) .  Please come along and get active for Christmas – It’s great fun, lovely atmosphere and you don’t know your exercising.

 

Private tuition is available in Singing (£10) please call to book your timeslot (for those that pay the weekly fee this class is FREE!

 

WEEKLY FEE £15 for unlimited training!  Please see Mrs Beattie for more details

All pupils will be involved with our next production 12 December. 

Tickets are on sale after our Halloween party. Check out our upcoming events.

 

Has anyone noticed the letterhead?

Yes Premier School of Dance and Drama is now Premier Studios, don’t stress as we are all still the same crazy teachers, its only because there are more opportunities – check out www.premierstudios.org.uk

 

Parents

Would you like to be involved with what goes on in Premier?  Come along to our Friends of Premier meetings (don’t worry they are only an hour, with refreshments served).  Our next one is 12th September at 6.30pm – 7.30pm, it will be lovely to see you there.

 

Are you on the Internet?  Why not look up our page on www.myspace.com/premier_studios become a ‘friend’ and share your thoughts and updates with others – it’s great fun!

 

Fees

Fees are due on the first day back.  We have numerous payment methods to help parents, however I must stress that class fees MUST be paid even if you cannot attend classes.  To help with payments fees for September we are breaking it down to 6 weeks (rather than the 10)

 

September 13th – October 24th

October 25th – December 19th 

(Two weeks are free for those that pay fees upfront)

 

 

 

 

Upcoming events

High School Musical Disco – Sunday 5th October 2pm – 5.30pm

Get dressed up in your favourite character / includes a choreography competition (So get practicing!)

 

Exams – penciled in for 2nd November (needs to be confirmed)

We are holding our next medal and exam session in the Allied Dancing Association on Sunday 2nd November.

 

Halloween Fund Raiser – Saturday 25th November 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Be SCARED! – Every year we have a scary night of fun, games, dares and not forgetting the fun food like …‘dead mans fingers…’  Tickets are £5.00 –Fancy Dress competition / Pumpkin competition / Games / Scares and Dares – Do you dare to come?….ha….ha….haaaaa)  All proceeds go to the Friends of Premier

 

Christmas 08 – Friday 12th December from 7pm

We are set to begin rehearsals for our December production of ‘Christmas 08’ which is an explosion of events from our culture year with unusual interpretations…. Watch this space!

Please remember to pencil in rehearsals times from the notice board, as we cannot afford to have pupils missing on important rehearsals as it lets the company down. 

 

Phew!  I think that’s everything… See you Friday!.  Mrs Beattie x