Dance and Drama

At Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School, we believe in a holistic education and thus Dance and Drama is an essential part of our curriculum. The benefits of Performing Arts permeate every area of our lives, both personal and social, and therefore it is crucial that our girls be exposed to this subject at a young age. Our girls are taught practical and theoretical skills that will be of value far beyond their schooling careers. We focus on the development of motor skills, spatial awareness, rhythm, communication, vocalisation, improvisation, effective acting techniques and the expression of the whole body, all with the end goal of developing confident, creative individuals.

Pupils from Reception to Year 6 are given opportunities to perform both in and outside the classroom, both in formal Dance and Drama lessons, as well as in Co-curricular Dance Clubs and Drama Clubs. Every year, Surbiton High Girls’ Prep hosts a Key Stage 1 Nativity play and Year 4 and Year 6 major productions, often taking the form of a musical. In addition to this, Year 3 and Year 5 have the opportunity to perform in their own Dance and Drama showcase. There are also opportunities for performance in Inter-House Competitions, Poetry Day recitals and class assemblies.

Club Drama Club for Years 4 and 6 Where Drama Room When Year 4 Production 24 March, evening performance Year 6 Production 1 and 2 July, evening performances Staff Mrs King

Drama Club for Years 4 and 6

Drama Enrichment

Club Drama Enrichment Where Runcie Hall/Drama Room When Friday 3.45pm – 5.00pm Who Year 6 Staff Mrs King Places By Invitation Term Autumn

Perform

Perform is a fun-packed drama, dance and singing after school club for Years 1 and 2. Each term is based on one of a range of exciting themes such as: ‘Around the World’, ‘The Circus’, ‘Fairytale Forest’, ‘The Jungle’, ‘The Magician’s Chamber’, ‘Mermaids and Pirates’, ‘Superheroes’, ‘Under the Sea’ or ‘Wild West’.

Club Perform Where Drama When Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm Who Years 1 – 2 Staff Perform.org.uk Places 30 Term All Year

Enspire Drama

Enspire Drama is for all girls who want to experience Drama and develop their acting skills towards achieving LAMDA qualifications.

Club Enspire Drama Where Avenue Elmers When Wednesday or Friday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Who Years 3 – 6 Staff Mr Ryan Term All Year Cost Cost Involved

Club Enspire Drama Where CBH Music Room When Wednesday or Friday 3.20pm – 4.20pm Who Years 1 – 2 Staff Mr Ryan Term All Year Cost Cost Involved

Club Enspire Drama Where CBH Music Room When Wednesday or Friday 3.20pm – 4.20pm Who Reception Staff Mr Ryan Term Summer Term Cost Cost Involved