Weekly Drama Courses & Performing Arts Courses

“Fun” is the key word for our Academy's ‘Mini Dramas’. By using a game-based structure for training and exploration, we teach both theatre skills and the life skills that arise from working as part of a team. Children build confidence, communication, and listening skills in a supportive and playful environment. The focus is on collaboration, creativity, and having fun while developing early acting instincts. At the end of the year, children perform in a tailor-made Showcase -  a short, engaging performance that highlights their enthusiasm and imagination.  Our Mini Drama Courses are 60 minutes per week.

Our Mini PA courses are classes in singing and dancing for our smallest performers. It offers early exposure to musical theatre and a chance for young children to express their voices through a fun range of singing exercises as well as to express their bodies rhythmically. Our Mini PA courses are intended to be taken in conjunction with the mini drama courses. However they can also be taken on their own. The courses last one hour and our mini performing arts students enjoy 30 minutes of dancing and 30 minu

Building on the skills developed in ’Mini-Dramas’, students now begin to explore the role of the voice and body in acting, as well as continuing to use theatre games, exercises and scenarios to explore drama in order to enhance both their theatrical and social skills. The emphasis on play and fun is maintained, and they are also introduced to a variety of disciplines such as improvisation, movement, devising, text and characterisation. Students explore how to create characters, use their imaginations, and work as an ensemble. They begin to understand stage presence, listening skills, and the basics of rehearsal. The year ends with a Showcase performance of a play adapted especially for this age group and one that celebrates their progress and creativity. Our Stage 1 Drama Courses are 75 minutes per week

Stage 1 Performing Arts introduces students to more structured training in musical theatre. Each week consists of three one-hour classes in ACTING, DANCE, and VOICE. In Voice, students learn to sing with confidence, pitch accuracy, clear diction, and expressive delivery. Dance classes focus on dynamic movement and expressive character work through musical theatre routines. Acting sessions explore character, emotion, and teamwork through storytelling and drama games. Students begin to understand how the three disciplines work together to tell a story. The year culminates in an exciting musical Showcase, specially tailored to their age group and filled with ensemble moments for everyone.

At stage 2 our students begin to engage in a more detailed way with character and situation. Their imaginations are stretched, and they learn how the voice and body can be used imaginatively and creatively to transform the actor into different characters. The focus is on building confidence, refining technique, and learning how to take direction. The year concludes with an exciting Showcase where students can perform with growing skills and commitment. Throughout these new experiences, the Academy continues to ensure that work takes place in a secure, fun, respectful and playful environment, sustained by strong ensemble values.  The Stage 2 Drama courses is 90 minutes per week

Stage 2 Performing Arts offers focused training in the performance arts while keeping learning fun and engaging. Students begin developing their technical skills across lessons in all three disciplines – ACTING, DANCE and VOICE. Singing sessions explore harmony, breath control, and acting through song. Dance classes build coordination, strength, and style through jazz and musical theatre choreography. Acting classes include text work, improvisation, and character development. Emphasis is placed on teamwork and developing performance presence, while nurturing individual confidence. Students are introduced to rehearsal techniques and ensemble discipline. Each year concludes with a dynamic musical Showcase carefully selected to challenge this age group and provide an opportunity to share their growing talents.

Stage 3 Drama offers focused training in acting technique, character development, and ensemble work. Students work with scripted material, explore physical theatre, and deepen their understanding of stagecraft and text analysis. Classes focus on creating truthful performances through character research, improvisation, and rehearsal discipline. Students are encouraged to make bold choices and take creative risks, grow their love of theatre and develop in confidence as performers. A final Showcase performance allows them to demonstrate their developing craft in a dynamic and challenging piece. The Stage 3 Drama Course is 90 minutes per week  

Stage 3 Performing Arts offers technique-driven training across ACTING, DANCE, and VOICE in a supportive, professionally inspired environment. Singing work includes harmony, vocal blending, solo performance, and character interpretation. Dance classes develop musical theatre jazz technique with an emphasis on precision, performance quality, and storytelling through movement. Acting focuses on scene study, physicality, and theatre techniques to create truthful performances. Students deepen their understanding of ensemble work and take greater responsibility for their creative contributions. The year ends with a musical Showcase designed to stretch their skills and highlight their development as young, versatile performers. Stage 3 Performing Arts Courses are 3 hours per week (55 mins Acting, 55 mins Dance, 55 mins Voice)

Stage 4 Acting provides advanced training for students committed to refining their skills and deepening their understanding of theatre and acting. At this stage, students have the opportunity to explore acting skills at a more mature level and advance their experiences as a performer. Classes explore detailed text and subtext work, monologues, scene study, character exploration, and advanced improvisation to prepare for further training or performance opportunities. Emphasis is placed on discipline, independence, and artistic maturity. The year culminates in a Showcase performance selected to challenge and highlight their readiness for progression into higher-level training or performance work. Students on our stage 4 classes gain so much more than acting skills. Their communication skills grow considerably as they prepare for life after high school.  The Stage 4 Drama Course is 90 minutes per week  

Stage 4 Performing Arts is ideal for students who simply want to develop their interest in musical theatre or are serious about musical theatre, whether aiming for further training or simply refining their craft. Training reflects the standard of top performing arts colleges. Separate classes in the three disciplines – ACTING, DANCE and VOICE are taught each week. Singing classes cover advanced technique, vocal stamina, musicality, and audition preparation. Dance class emphasises performance skills and stamina through challenging musical theatre choreography, utilising strong jazz technique. Acting sessions delve into advanced acting techniques with detailed text and subtext analysis. Students are encouraged to push artistic boundaries, lead creatively, and take ownership of their process. The end-of-year Showcase is chosen to showcase their maturity, depth, and performance readiness. Stage 4 Performing Arts Courses are 3 hours per week (55 mins Acting, 55 mins Dance, 55 mins Voice)

We offer weekly drama (acting) and performing arts (acting, singing and dance) classes for ages 4 to 14 years at two studio locations in Annecy. Click below to find out more about our course timetable and the academy in Annecy.