SUMMER SHOWCASE SPECTACULAR – WONDERLAND/ ON BROADWAY
What an AMAZING showcase today at The Forum theatre. We are so proud of every single student. You were all out of this world! Here's a few rehearsal shots taken this afternoon. We can't wait to see the DVD and professional photos taken. Well done to everyone. You are all superstars! A huge congratulations to our trophy winners 2016. Well deserved girls! Scholarship winner - Alisha Principal Performance Award -Lilia Triple Threat Award - Niamh
BRAND NEW SATURDAY CLASSES AT YSBD THEATRE ACADEMY
TV & FILM COURSE with Film Director and Actor Scott Vickers Juniors/Inters (7-11yrs) 11am-12.30pm Seniors (12-18yrs) 12.30pm-2pm Learn skills for in-front and behind the camera Course includes: • Screenwriting • Acting on camera • Directing • Set Craft (Learning about a film/tv set) • Audition Technique MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS with principal and professional Hannah Curran Juniors/Inters (7-11yrs) 12.30pm-2pm Seniors (12-18yrs) 11am-12.30pm Class includes: • Dance/Singing techniques • Acting through song • Swing/Vocal Harmony projects • Direct, stage and devise musical pieces • History of Musical Theatre & Technical Vocabulary • Workshops with special Guest Teachers from the industry. LITTLE STARS (4-6yrs) Performing arts classes 9.30am-11am
ROCK OF AGES Workshop with WEST END performer DYLAN TURNER at YSBD Theatre Academy.
We are absolutely THRILLED to announce that WEST END professional DYLAN TURNER is visiting YSBD Theatre Academy this Sunday to hold a ROCK OF AGES workshop for our Main School students. Dylan's West End Theatre credits includes: Beautiful - The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), The Tailor Made Man (The Arts Theatre West End), Chariots of Fire (Gielgud Theatre), Rock of Ages (Shaftesbury Theatre), The Kissing Dance (Jermyn Street Theatre), Life is a Dream (Donmar Warehouse), Much Ado About Nothing (Open Air, Lauderdale), Mamma Mia! (Prince of Wales),
AIMEE AZARI Guest Teacher at YSBD Theatre Academy
We are absolutely honoured and delighted to announce that the incredible Aimee Azari will be visiting YSBD Theatre Academy this month and holding commercial workshops with our Main School students throughout the day. Aimeé Azari is a Creative Artist, dancer and choreographer to the stars. Her Most recent Title is Winning ITV's Stepping out which Starred Spice girls Mel B, Dancing On Ice's Jason Gardiner and Principle Dancer of The Royal Ballet Wayne Sleep as the Judges. Her other credits to date include Katy Perry, Tinie Tempah, Geri Halliwell
Keith Goodwin Photography Ltd – Head Shot Session for Students
We were very fortunate to have Keith Goodwin photography Ltd visit YSBD Theatre Acadmey this term. Head shots can be found on our headshot page. Thankyou so much to Keith, the photos are fabulous. Order Information: Parents have been sent an email with the booking form attached. You can fill this in and hand to the Academy reception. Photographs are only £5 each. You can also purchase in colour. More photos can be found on our facebook page.
Cheadle Hulme Family Market
YSBD were thrilled to be a part of the Cheadle Hulme Family Market. We had a fabulous time meeting new people and taking sign ups for our academy starting in September. Its going to be a very exciting term. Even Shine Bear made an appearance. He visited lots of the stalls and even met the fabulous Pepper Pig, Elsa and Spiderman. We are very excited to see everyone at the Handforth Paddock Family market on the 8th August. See you all there.
Presentation Day
The summer term theme of ‘At the Movies’ is well underway and the students have already started preparing for the presentation day in July. From The Great Gatsby to The Wiz and Les Miserables we have a wonderful showcase ready to present. The Main School and West End Masterclass presentation will take place on the 19th July 2015 from 12.45 to 2.00pm. Parents need to arrive at 12.30 ready for a 12.45 start. Little Stars and Mini Stars classes are as normal. The Little Stars presentation of 'Cinderella' will be
William Whelton Casting Team Attending YSBD
We are very fortunate and excited to have William Whelton Productions casting team visit our academy this term. They will be scouting for children to dance in Congleton’s Clonter Opera Theatre pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, this December. Last year Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother were played by our very own Amy and Hannah. The auditions are in September and will be a great opportunity for our students. Headshots In preparation for this we are offering a photographic shoot on the 14th June 2015 by Keith Goodwin Photography so
Semi Finalists in The Northern Star Competition
Congratulations to our Academy students Sophie, Grace, Mia and Alisha who took part in the Northern Star Competition heat today in Cheshire. We are absolutely delighted to announce they ALL got through to the SEMI FINALS! We are so proud of you all and wish you all the best. We will be supporting you all the way! Go team YSBD!
Mamma Mia! He we go again!
We are thrilled to announce our WEST END Masterclass will be putting on a 30 minute mini musical of Mamma Mia this term. Casting will be revealed at our next session and judging from our auditions it's going to be spectacular. If you would to book your place on our course email info@ysbd.co.uk.