PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES IN NORTHOLT
Stroud Theatre Arts runs weekly performing arts and musical theatre classes for children and young people in Langley and Northolt, with training across singing, dancing and acting.
Stroud Theatre Arts runs weekly performing arts and musical theatre classes in Northolt for children and young people from age 3.
Based at Alec Reed Academy, our Sunday classes provide training across singing, dancing and acting, with different groups allowing students to develop their technique, confidence and performance skills as they grow.
From a first introduction to performing arts through to more advanced musical theatre training, students can progress through STA within an ambitious but supportive environment.
EXPLORE OUR NORTHOLT CLASSES
Minis | Ages 3-5 | 09:30 - 10:15am
Our Minis classes focus on sparking creativity, building confidence and helping young children become comfortable expressing themselves and performing, all while having plenty of fun.
Juniors | Ages 6-9 | 10:15 - 12:30pm
A full musical theatre session covering singing, dance and drama, developing confidence, creativity and performance skills through material from a wide variety of musicals.
Inters | Ages 9-11 | 09:30 - 11:45am
The bridge between Juniors and the older groups, with a growing emphasis on stronger performance skills, technique, confidence and maturity.
Pre Seniors | Ages 11-13 | 09:30 - 11:45am
More developed musical theatre training with tailored feedback and an increased focus on technique, creativity, confidence and understanding the different areas of theatre.
Seniors | Ages 14+ | 10:15 - 12:30pm
STA's most advanced core weekly musical theatre class, with continued singing, dancing and acting training alongside greater emphasis on technical development, stage performance, audition technique and professional industry knowledge.
Ages are a guide. Experience, ability and confidence are also considered when deciding which class is most appropriate for each student.
WHERE TO FIND US
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road
Northolt
UB5 5LQ
Classes: Sundays during term time
Free Parking
Free parking is available in the on-site car park at our Northolt venue, helping to make drop-off and collection as easy as possible for families attending weekly classes.
All of our STA classes at Northolt take place on the ground floor. Students should be brought into the building through the main reception entrance, where they will be greeted and signed in by a member of the STA team. Please do not leave your child until they have met a member of staff. Students are collected from the main reception area at the end of their session.
Accessibility & Arrival
Students at Northolt benefit from access to three different training rooms, including two dance studios and a dedicated drama and singing room. Students move between the different spaces during their session, accompanied by STA staff, allowing each part of their training to take place in an appropriate environment. We also have access to the school's in-house theatre for performances, giving students valuable experience of performing in a dedicated theatre setting.
Spaces & Theatre Facilities
HOME OF THE STROUD THEATRE ARTS PERFORMANCE COMPANY
Alec Reed Academy is also home to the STA Performance Company, our additional audition-only programme for young performers aged 8–16 who want to push themselves further and gain more opportunities to perform.
Performance Company meets on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30pm, with members developing across singing, dancing and acting while working towards performances, competitions and external events throughout the year. Lauren's supplied information lists the programme at £12 per week.
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Our Northolt classes take place at Alec Reed Academy, Bengarth Road, Northolt, UB5 5LQ.
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Our core Northolt musical theatre classes run on Sundays during term time, with different class times according to age and stage. Performance Company takes place separately on Tuesday evenings.
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STA Northolt offers classes from age 3 upwards, progressing through Minis, Juniors, Inters, Pre-Seniors and Seniors. Ages are a guide, with experience, ability and confidence also considered when placing students.
GOT QUESTIONS?
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Our musical theatre training combines singing, dancing and acting. As students progress, they develop areas including technique, stagecraft, musicality, performance skills, creativity and confidence.
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No. Sunday classes provide STA's core weekly musical theatre training. Performance Company is an additional audition-only opportunity for young performers aged 8–16 who want to rehearse and perform more regularly at competitions, events and external venues.
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Yes. You can book a free trial so your child can experience an STA class and see whether it's the right fit for them.