Led by experienced dynamic teachers, ReachOut School of Arts or 'ROSOA' as our students affectionately call us provide engaging sessions where the main focus is on 'Building Confidence Creatively'.
Offering Musical Theatre and Street Dance Classes in Bridgnorth, Shropshire to those of school age to Adult.
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Making friends in a positive learning environment
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PAA Syllabus with RSL for those who wish to take exams
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IDR Progress Badge System
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Annual Productions
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External performance opportunities
Enquiries to
LOCKDOWN UPDATE
Classes remain in person on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th November.
Our classes will be moving Online as of Friday 6th November in line with the Government Lockdown Guidance.
We will be using Zoom! - Please see E-mails for up to date information.
Thank you for your support during this tricky time for businesses like ours.
Our Classes
Creative Theatre
Tuesdays,
Wednesdays & Fridays
Bridgnorth
ROSOA offers Creative Theatre classes within two age ranges.
Juniors Class
suited to those in school years
Reception to Year 2
Performance Opportunity: Annual Show
IDR Badges: Early and Primary level Musical Theatre Badges are awarded Termly.
RSL/PAA Exams: Premiere and Debut level Musical Theatre exam opportunities biannually - Next exam postponed due to Covid-19.
This is our youngest drop off class, these sessions use stories and songs to help build a foundation for performing musical theatre numbers. Often within this class, children will head off on drama adventures where they can take their story their own way with lots of opportunity for imagination and creativity. Show term is usually September to December with creative skills being taught January - July.
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Seniors Class
Suited to those in school years 3 to year 11.
Performance Opportunity:Annual Show
IDR Badges: Primary, Level 1 - Level 5 Musical Theatre Badges are awarded Termly.
RSL/PAA Exams: Grade 1 and Grade 2 Musical Theatre exam opportunities biannually - Next exam Spring 2021
This is the next step up from our junior sessions, these sessions continue to build confidence through the use of monologues, script work and improvisation as well as dance and vocal technique for theatre performance. Students will explore a variety of styles of theatre and be introduced to a number of musicals and characters along the way. Show term is usually September to December with creative skills being taught January - July.
Please Note: Due to covid-19 our regular sessions are adapting to suit the government guidelines and are running on very reduced capacity.
There will also be no annual performance for 2020.
We will release further information on alternative plans to our students asap.
Timetable:
Tuesdays - Bridgnorth Leisure Centre
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Timetable currently adapted with a new bubble system in place in response to Covid-19
Wednesdays - Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley
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Timetable currently adapted with a new bubble system in place in response to Covid-19
Class places have a 1 term commitment.
Fees are paid in two half termly instalments.
As a result of Covid-19 we are currently operating a waiting list for all classes, we will be accepting new trials as soon as capacity restrictions have been reduced.
Dance Grooves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Bridgnorth
ROSOA offer a fun and high energy street dance class giving students a solid foundation to build their skills in line with popular styles of dance such as House, Break and Locking.
1st Stage Dance Grooves
Suited to those in school years
Reception to Year 2
Performance Opportunity: Annual Show & some external opportunities
IDR Badges: Prelim and primary 'Funky Feet' Badges are awarded Termly.
RSL/PAA Exams: There are no exam options at this level.
This class is a great introduction to the street dance genre, learning the core elements for street dance, working on basic technique and groove and preparation to move into our graded class.
Our Street dancers perform in our annual show and where possible we will also offer out external opportunities - some of our 1st stage students took to the stage at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham of February 2020 working alongside our 2nd stage dancers, an amazing achievement for all involved.
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2nd Stage Dance Grooves
Suited to those in school years
year 2 to Year 13
Performance Opportunity: Annual Show & External opportunities
IDR Badges: Level 1 - 5 Street Dance badges are awarded termly.
RSL/PAA Exams: We follow the RSL syllabus for House, locking and Break, the class is mixed ability in terms of grades with extended sessions for those working towards higher grades.
This class looks at learning and retaining choreography as both a solo performer and a group performer, following the RSL street syllabus to enhance technique. Exams are not compulsory but we have found our students have really enjoyed the style of group exam that comes with the RSL syllabus.
Our Street dancers perform in our annual show and where possible we will also offer out external opportunities - some of our students took to the stage at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham of February 2020 working alongside our younger 1st stage dancers, an amazing achievement for all involved. 2020 also saw a team of 2nd stage dancers perform at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury as part of a national showcase.
Please Note: Due to covid-19 our regular sessions are adapting to suit the government guidelines and are running on very reduced capacity.
There will also be no annual performance for 2020.
We will release further information on alternative plans to our students asap.
Timetable:
Tuesdays - Bridgnorth Leisure Centre
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Timetable currently adapted with a new bubble system in place in response to Covid-19
Wednesdays - Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley
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Timetable currently adapted with a new bubble system in place in response to Covid-19
Class places have a 1 term commitment.
Fees are paid in two half termly instalments.
As a result of Covid-19 we are currently operating a waiting list for all classes, we will be accepting new trials as soon as capacity restrictions have been reduced.
Spotlight Theatre
Rehearsals are added to the timeable to suit the performance.
Bridgnorth
Spotlight' is our performance team - members are welcome to join alongside our creative theatre and dance classes or attend as a standalone session. This class features a mixed age range of students in school years year 1 - year 13.
Within this session we rehearse our main cast for our bigger productions suchas our sell out show in 2019 - 'Matilda' the abridged version.
Our next show is planned to be Madagascar Jr.
Originally planned for December 2020 we anticipate that this will not take place in 2021, subject to government guidelines.
Performance Opportunity: Summer awards concert, Annual Show plus additional external opportunities.
IDR Badges: Primary - Level 5 Musical Theatre badges are awarded termly.
RSL/PAA Exams: Grades 1-5 exam opportunities offered biannually (Students attending Creative Theatre will take their exam using sample performances from both classes),
our next exam has been postponed due to Covid-19.
Timetable:
Usually this session takes place on Friday's at Bridgnorth Leisure Centre.
Due to Covid -19 this class will not be running in its usual format - current students will be assigned places in 'bubbles' and attend a similar class combining creative theatre with spotlight.
As soon as government guidelines allow, we will resume as normal.
Testimonials
"ReachOut arts are fab! Always so informative and their communication with both parents and their students is exceptional! They genuinely care about each and every student! Highly recommend this company."
Jess - ROSOA Parent
"I cannot praise ReachOut Arts enough. The teachers are so friendly and supportive of the kids. They bring out the best in everyone and also see their potential for other areas of the Arts. They empower the kids to have confidence and belief. You are amazing!"
Sally - ROSOA parent