Adult Classes (Ages 18+)
Alongside the provision of 1 hour developmental drama classes to children, the Academy curriculum and format is also well suited to the delivery of classes for adults.
Advanced materials and bespoke training are available to Principals who wish to deliver classes to students who are 18+.
With over 44 years of experience, our specially trained teachers and curriculum can help develop public speaking skills to help students feel empowered in educational and social aspects of life. Working within a structured curriculum, our students develop public speaking skills, improve their self-esteem and confidence, and foster enthusiasm and a positive approach to life.
Why do drama classes matter?
Drama classes are not just about performing on stage. They offer a range of benefits that can positively impact a child’s development.
Drama Kids: Developing confidence, communication and creativity
CONFIDENCE
Drama classes provide a space for people to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them. This helps to build confidence and self-esteem, which can translate into other areas of our lives.
COMMUNICATION
Drama classes help people learn how to express themselves clearly and effectively. They learn how to listen to others and respond appropriately, as well as how to use body language and tone of voice to convey meaning. The students will learn to work as a team, including how to compromise, work together and support each other.
CREATIVITY
Drama classes encourage people to think outside the box and explore their imaginations. They learn how to create characters, develop storylines, and use props and costumes to bring their ideas to life.
Our Approach
At our drama classes for adults, we believe in a student-centered approach. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where children can feel safe to express themselves and take risks.
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Age groups cover:
- Early Years – 3 to 4 years
- Lower Primary – 5 to 8 years
- Upper Primary – 9 to 11 years
- Youth Theatre – 12 years plus
Benefits of our Programme
In 1979 Helen O’Grady, a trained drama teacher and actress, recognised a need for young children to develop their confidence and self-esteem and to improve their verbal communication skills.
Now, many years later, when we all rely so much on technology and communicate mostly through messages, emails and social media, that need has never been greater.
Our fun-packed lessons, for all age groups, instil, firstly in children, the beauty of the spoken word. They enable young people to have something to say, the confidence to say it and the creativity to make it interesting.
Ongoing attendance in the programme develops individuals at their own rate, in so many ways and allows them to carry their new found skills seamlessly into ‘real life’.
There is no doubt it is the confident, well-spoken and interesting candidate who will impress the panel/ the school board/ the interviewers/ the audience. These are skills which can be learnt and learnt while having fun and making new friends.
“I would highly recommend this class”
I am very grateful to be working with such positive people. The family of Drama Kids is spread so far and wide. How wonderful knowing we are all linked together by our passion to help children develop and believe in themselves through are stunning curriculum.
“I would highly recommend this class”
My children attend Drama Kids Derbyshire and I am overwhelmed by everything the academy has given my children; confidence, fun, memories, excitement and belief in themselves. Thank you so much!
“I would highly recommend this class”
Thank you Drama Kids: Our son has been going to the academy for a number of years and what a difference it has made to his speech and confidence. Our boy is 11 and has oral dyspraxia, which affects his ability to speak clearly and his short term memory. He loves his drama and is very outgoing. He wants to get involved in the drama lessons and annual plays that his primary school put on, but has been held back because of his dyspraxia and has never had a speaking part. Drama Kids has been awesome, the staff are so helpful and understanding of our son’s difficulty and he has always had a proper speaking part, even during the early years. Thank you Drama Kids for helping our son thrive and grow into a confident young man.
