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Boost Performing Arts (Bovingdon)

* Venue for classes:
Bovingdon Primary School, High Street, Bovingdon.

* Class times:
Every Saturday morning, during term-time.

Boost Performing Arts Academy invites all children and young people in the area to be inspired on a Saturday morning. The school is all about, "Boosting Creativity...Boosting Imagination...Boosting Confidence" and classes are available from your child's first steps up to age 18 years.

The Boost Academy level is the heart of the school. Split into three age banded groups, the Academy focuses on the three disciplines of singing, dancing and acting, but from a very contemporary standpoint. Students will spend roughly an hour working on each area of skill using their imagination and creativity to take their work that one step further. The teachers focus on choosing material that is relevant and exciting for the students, with a good range of Rock and Pop as well as Musical Theatre. As ever though, the emphasis is not merely on those who want to seek out the bright lights. The school aims to bring classes and workshops to students in stage make-up, technical theatre (lighting, sound and set & costume design) and basic life skills to help individuals present themselves to their full potential confidently and articulately in exams and interviews, throughout their lives.

The Boost Academy is open to 6 to 18 year olds and sessions last for 3 hours. Students to attend unaccompanied. Parents / Guardians to arrange secure drop-off and pick-up.

Onstage Beginners is for those children that are just starting school and getting used to being in a learning environment from Monday to Friday. A welcome opportunity for them to let off steam and make some noise on a Saturday morning. Lots of songs and movement, and the chance through role play to try out lots of different dramatic situations. How would it be to be in a circus, at the seaside, in the jungle for a day? The emphasis is on enjoyment, stretching the imagination and developing confidence.

Onstage beginners is open to childrens aged 4 to 7 years old. Moving up to The Boost Academy level will depend on individuals readiness. Classes last for one and a half hours. Students to attend unaccompanied. Parents/Guardians to arrange secure drop-off and pick-up.

In Toddling Turns, little ones from their first steps to age 4, will experience, together with their mums and dads, the possibilities of music and movement. Lots of fun, silly games, and weird and wonderful noises. Guaranteed to be lots of fun for the adults too and sure leave your toddler tired but inspired! A lovely, way to spend some family time doing a fun and educational activity.

Classes are open to children from their first steps to age 4. Classes last 45 to 50 mins. Children to attend with at least one parent/guardian

Scholarship places available.