The Budding Talent Academy is a part-time performing arts school, where children aged from 4 to 16 participate in drama, singing and musical theatre classes. We believe that to become a better all round performer you must have the ‘triple threat’ and be able to act, sing and dance and our Academy classes focus on developing each of these skills. We encourage children to participate in all 3 classes and the end of term Academy show.
We offer a fun, creative and interactive learning environment where children can grow in confidence, use their imaginations and develop social skills that will see them through to adulthood.
Our staff
All our teachers are professionals within the industry and are CRB checked, so you can be sure your children are in a safe environment with people you can trust.
The Academy schedule
Academy classes run every Saturday during the school term time, with a break for half term.
We offer a commercial approach to all our training and children will receive tuition in acting for TV, microphone technique, street dance and pop singing.
At the end of each term there will be an Academy show which gives children the opportunity to perform and showcase their new-found talents.
Opportunities
Children will also have the opportunity to enter into competitions, regional shows and pursue LAMDA qualifications should they want to.
Particularly promising children may also be given the opportunity to be represented by the Budding Talent Agency and put forward for commercial work.
Budding Talent Academy location
St Marks Church, 251 Old Marylebone Road, London, W1 5QT
Interested in joining Budding Talent?
Drop us an email.
The Budding Talent master class
Each term we will hold a master class with a secret guest from the industry. Each master class will focus on a particular skill and we hope it will be an inspirational and enjoyable session for all.
Classes are split into 3 age groups ; Seeds, Buds and Players.
They each run on a Saturday morning. Please see below for class timetable.
Seeds (4-6 years)
9am to 9:30am – Drama
9:30am to 10am – Singing
10 am to 10:30am - Dance
Buds ( 7 – 11 years)
10:45 am to 11:40am – Drama
11:40am to 12:35pm – Singing
12:35pm to 12:50pm – Break
12:50pm to 1:45pm – Musical Theatre
Players ( 12 – 16 years)
10:45am to 11:40am – Singing
11:40am to 12:35pm – Drama
12:35pm to 12:50pm – Break
12:50pm – 1:45pm – Musical Theatre
Budding Talent Academy Curriculum
All our teachers are professionals within the performing arts industry and have taught and worked professionally in TV & Musical Theatre. We craft each of our classes to suit each age group and every class should develop the technique, confidence and skills of every one of our students.
At the start of each term, we’ll provide a full curriculum and we encourage parents to talk to the teachers about their child’s progress throughout the term. At the end of each term, children will receive a full written report highlighting their achievements, progress and any areas we can work together to improve.
What’s covered in each class?
Seeds (4-6 years)
Class: Movement, singing and drama
Duration: 1hrs 30mins
In this adventure workshop, children will learn singing rhymes and simple songs. The aim of this class is to develop good breathing control and vocal skills. Children will also be taught to respond to rhymes using actions and movements and to develop an understanding of fast and slow, loud and quiet, long and short and high and low.
Through character role play children will be encouraged to use movement to communicate ideas. We aim to make every class fun and exciting and children will learn short dances inspired by imaginative themes such as clowns, penguins and folk dancing.
Movement, singing and drama should create a solid foundation on which children can build as they move through the Academy.
Buds and Players - 3 hours split into Musical Theatre, Acting and Singing
Budding Talent Musical Theatre
Duration: 55 minutes per class
This class combines dance, singing and acting and students will learn and perform routines as a group. Throughout the course children will learn:
- Jazz
- Modern ballet
- Street dance
- Acting through song
- How to work and perform in a group
Budding Talent Acting
Duration: 55 minutes
This class develops confidence to think on their feet and interact with different situations and the only limit is their imagination. Throughout the course children will be taught:
- Improvisation
- Script work
- Mime
- Accents
- Character building
- Acting for TV
Budding Talent Singing
Duration: 55 minutes
This class develops the vocal range of each child. This includes working on breathing techniques, harmonies and pitch and involves group singing. Throughout the course children will develop skills in:
- Musical Theatre
- Contemporary singing/ Pop
- Microphone technique
- Composition
- Harmony/choral singing
What to wear for classes
Budding Talent doesn’t have a uniform but we recommend children wear loose clothing that they are comfortable in for class. Tracksuits or jeans, t-shirt, sweatshirt and soft shoes/plimsolls or jazz shoes are just fine.
What to bring
There will be a break during the course of the morning so please bring a soft drink, juice or water and a snack.
Budding Talent merchandise
We have a lovely range of t-shirts and sweatshirts available in all sizes. If you’re interested in purchasing any of these, please contact us for more information.
