Monday Burton Class at Brewhouse Arts Centre in the Drama Studio
Monday 6th September – Monday 13th December
No class on Monday 13th September due to Mellows show week. No class on Monday 25th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
13 weeks
Spring Term begins Monday 3rd January 2011
Tuesday Newhall Classes at The William Allitt School in the Drama Studio
Tuesday 7th September – Tuesday 14th December
No classes on Tuesday 14th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Tuesday 26th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
13 weeks
Spring Term begins Tuesday 4th January 2011
Wednesday Mickleover Classes at The Royal British Legion Community Centre
Wednesday 8th September – Wednesday 15th December
No classes on Wednesday 15th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Wednesday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
13 weeks
Spring Term begins Wednesday 5th January 2011
Saturday Burton Classes at Shobnall Leisure Complex in Room 1 and 2
Saturday 11th September – Saturday 18th December
No classes on Saturday 18th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Saturday 30th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
13 weeks
Spring Term begins Monday 8th January 2011
Wednesday Theatre Kittens at The Priory Centre in Stretton
Wednesday 8th September – Wednesday 15th December
No class on Wednesday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
14 weeks
Summer Term begins Wednesday 5th January 2011
Friday Theatre Kittens at Mickleover Community Pavilion
Friday 10th September – Friday 17th December
No class on Friday 29th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
We are running 2 extra classes in both locations over the summer holidays due to great demand.
Wednesday 28th July – 10:00-11:30am – The Priory Centre, Stretton.
Friday 30th July – 10:00-11:30am – Mickleover Community Pavilion.
Wednesday 1st September – 10:00-11:30am – The Priory Centre, Stretton.
Friday 3rd September – 10:00-11:30am – Mickleover Community Pavilion.
Please feel free to come along to all classes as the themes will all be different.
The cost for each class will remain at £4.00 and £2.00 for each additional sibling.
Theatre Cats is pleased to announce that it will be opening its second Theatre Kittens class for pre-school children aged 2-4 years in Stretton, Burton. The launch date is Wednesday 9th June. The class will take place at The Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton in Burton on Wednesday mornings at 10:00-11:30am. To register for a free taster class, simply go to www.TheatreCats.co.uk or call 01283 531635.
Theatre Kittens classes involve a variety of skills, including singing, movement and rhythm, imagination building, playing with instruments, dressing up and story-telling through drama. Research shows that early participation in drama, music and the performing arts develops imagination, creativity, confidence, coordination, language and communication skills.
Theatre Kittens will enhance your child’s development through shared activities for you both to enjoy. It’s an ideal way for you to socialise with other parents over a cuppa too.
Theatre Cats also runs classes for 5-16 year olds in Burton, Derby and Newhall. Theatre Kittens also runs a class for 2-4 year olds in Mickleover.
Theatre Cats is a stage school in the Midlands which opened in January 2008 in Burton upon Trent with just 2 classes. It now has 12 classes over 3 locations and we have recently opened our Theatre Kittens classes for 2-4 year olds.
Our main aim in to build confidence and self-esteem in children through the Performing Arts.
We are looking for a dedicated and creative teacher to lead our Theatre Kittens classes. You must be CRB checked and have a passion for working with children. Experience of working with young children is a huge bonus. Candidates will be invited to teach a 10 minute class prepared by the candidate which will then be followed by an interview. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver all classes.
Theatre Cats is expanding – come and join the fun!
We have the following vacancey available at Theatre Cats from September 2010 (please note that our current Theatre Kittens teacher would like to work alongside the successful candidate from June 2010)
Position: Theatre Kittens Teacher. Location: Mickleover, Derby. When: Friday mornings during term time from 10:00 – 11:30am. Start date: Friday 25th June.
We are also in the process of opening Theatre Kittens classes in Burton, Swadlincote and other locations during the daytime as well. These days and times haven’t yet been chosen so please state what your availability is as we will be expecting the same teacher to teach all of our Theatre Kittens classes.
Payment details for Theatre Kittens Teacher: Between £10 – £12 per hour dependent on age and experience.
Please note that you be working on a freelance basis and so will need to registered as self-employed.
(Theatre Cats can point you in the right direction if you are unsure about this.)
Deadline for full applications to be returned: Monday 3rd May.
Please email info@theatrecats.co.uk and we will then email out application forms and also ask to see an up-to-date and relevant CV with two referees and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Theatre Cats. We will then contact suitable candidates for interview in May 2010.
If you would like any further information or have any questions then please call 01283 531635.
Good Luck!
Catherine Budworth (BA. GTP. QTS)
Principal
Theatre Cats are looking for a new member of the team to teach some of our Theatre Kittens classes for 2-4 year olds in our future locations during the daytime. Please email info@theatrecats.co.uk if you are interested or know of anyone else who may be interested. Must have a full CRB check or be willing to be checked. Experience with teaching young children is ideal. For full details please email info@theatrecats.co.uk
Drama and the Performing Arts are excellent methods of building confidence in children and adults alike. Learning through drama allows children to explore their creativity and have fun whilst leaving their shyness and worries behind. Drama also works by stimulating and supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.
Entertainment has become rather passive with cinema, television and video games becoming more popular. These screen-based methods have had a negative impact on communication. However, drama puts the “get up and go” back into entertainment. Children have the opportunity to connect with others in a more meaningful way as drama encourages speech development, awareness of body language and allowing the child to become more socially aware.
Play and drama are closely linked. When a child plays a game they are pretending and using their imagination and so are moving away from reality to create their own story. Drama is a vehicle through which children can express themselves more freely through mime, gesture, movement and speech to make education fun.
Children gain confidence by understanding that there is no final answer in drama and that their opinion and contribution is valued. Children are able to give a personal response to many issues and situations such as poverty, bullying, global warming and recycling. The issues that drama can tackle are endless. Drama and education have a strong link as drama can encourage children to take an active interest in other subjects such as Geography, History and English and so have a more rounded education.
As a drama teacher, I have witnessed children at their first class holding onto their parent’s arm-unwilling to let go. To then see the same child running into my class with a beaming smile is an excellent sight. Drama installs confidence in children by allowing them to improvise and experiment. Everyone is given the opportunity to shine within Drama.
For more information on building confidence through drama and drama classes for children in Staffordshire and Derbyshire and for a free taster class, simple complete the Information Request Form.
We’re now at the end of term and the promising sizzling summer weather is on the horizon, but first, a recap of the fabulous achievements at Theatre Cats and what’s just around the corner:
Trinity Guildhall Examinations…
45 Theatre Cats students from our Burton, Newhall and Derby classes had their first taste of Trinity Drama exams on Saturday 4th July. The day was a huge success with a 100% pass rate. We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students in September. Well done to everyone involved!
Change of Burton Venue…
From September 2009 all of our Burton classes will be taking place at Shobnall Leisure Complex due to the refurbishment at The Meadowside Leisure Centre. A map and details will be on the new website.
The Team at Theatre Cats…
In October 08 we welcomed Gabi Throssell to the team. She assisted Fiona at Theatre Cats Derby. Gabi has decided that she is going to pursue her dream of becoming a school teacher and so unfortunately is leaving us at the end of this term. We would like to thank her for her dedication and support during her time with us.
Our newest member of the team is Ashleigh Bawden who joined us in May 09. Ashleigh is a trained teacher in Drama and will be teaching from September in Uttoxeter. Her energy is infectious!
When Does Next Term Start?
Mon 7th Sep – Burton
Tues 8th Sep – Newhall
Wed 9th Sep – Derby
Fri 11th Sep – Uttoxeter
Sat 12th Sep – Burton
New Look Website for Theatre Cats…
Theatre Cats have just had a new website designed with a new gallery and blog section. Up-to-date news will be posted on the blog, including calendars, ticket information and new class details so you will always be in the know. We also have a testimonials section so we would be very grateful to receive an email with a few words about how your child has progressed. Students – we want to hear from you as well so tell us what you think and why you enjoy coming to Theatre Cats.
New Classes Starting in September…
Theatre Cats is planning to expand to Uttoxeter in September 2009. Ashleigh Bawden will be teaching our new Uttoxeter students on Friday evenings at Picknalls First School.
We are also going to be launching our new Theatre Kittens classes for 2-5 year olds in Burton and Swadlincote.
Congratulations this term to:
Most Improved Students
Erin Liu, Kelly Elks, Abbie Wilson, Matthew Barker, Gabrielle Stokes, Rachel Pereira-Simmons, Bradley Adams, Hannah Bullock, Daniel Wadey, Simran Dinas
Star Students
Megan Johnson, Emma Robinson, Ross Harris, Abigail Carlier, Ruth Bendall, Lydia Parnell, Ellie Thomson,
Natasha Coyle, Rebecca Legg, Bianca Malomvari
T-shirts…
We are currently speaking to a local printer to get the t-shirts printed at a cheaper price. However, the online Theatre Cats shop will still be available.
Be Safe in the sun…
We hope you have a lovely summer and we’ll see you soon for a new term at Theatre Cats!
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