Performing Arts

LAMDA training at Bede’s Prep is a wonderful way for pupils to build confidence, improve their acting and communication skills, and prepare pupils for their individual exams.

To take part, pupils don’t have to be great actors or musicians - they simply need to have an interest in the theatre, be it performing or even behind the scenes.

Musical Theatre combines singing, dancing and acting to create a theatrical performance.

Pupils get to learn skills in all three disciplines, teaching them to be a triple threat! They will look at the emotional content of the number and learn how to communicate that to the audience, as well as building their confidence when it comes to performing. We also look at singing skills and techniques, helping the children to sing with conviction, combining all that with dance moves. It really helps the pupils to work on their multi-tasking, along with stamina and determination. Pupils will work on numbers from shows and build a repertoire of Musical Theatre knowledge to last a lifetime.

Music activities change regularly throughout the year in order to give as many pupils as possible opportunities to be involved in music making outside of class music lessons.

There are other seasonal activities that take place outside activity time, which are open to all Prep pupils, such as the Carol Service Choir.

If you’re into your music and into your tech, this is the club to join.

It’s a chance to use various apps, websites and software packages to make your own music in a variety of styles.

This activity gives pupils the opportunity to learn songs from their favourite films and musicals.

Each term we will be learning songs from a different song or musical and so far these have included ‘The Greatest Showman’, ‘A Star Is Born’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.

The aim of the activity is for children to have fun, whilst gaining experience of performing. The activity culminates in a performance at the end of term to parents.

This activity gives pupils of all ages the opportunity to come along and sing!

The Seniors from Years 5 to 8 have been learning a range of songs from the motion picture ‘Sing’. The Juniors from Years 3 to 5 have been focusing more on Disney repertoire songs, learning beloved songs from Disney classics.

Tap has long been a popular dance from featured in the West End and Broadway shows, as well as in Hollywood films.

This fun and challenging form of dance promotes a combination of rhythm, timing and coordination. Pupils develop musicality through various centre and cross floor exercises and routines. The class focuses on proper techniques, clear taps and appropriate speed, allowing the pupils to gain the most out of the class.

Whether pupils have danced and tried tap before, or it is their first time, the class can be adapted to suit their pace and, if they are feeling confident, the opportunity to perform what they have learnt in a show.