All of our classes are tailored to suit the needs of each individual age group.
 From Early Years classes encouraging independence and speech and language skills through to ages 13 to 19 who attend workshops with directors, actors and agents giving them a real insight into the industry.


As Freedom Academy is a private LAMDA Examination Centre children aged 7 and over also work towards acting and musical theatre exams during their classes.

 
Freedom Academy has strong links with Theatre, Commercial and TV/Film Casting Directors which enables us to offer children the chance to audition and appear in West End shows and on screen.


 We are an inclusive theatre company and believe every child should be given an opportunity to shine therefore we offer payment plans as well as sibling and low income discounts for all our classes.


EARLY YEARS 

SCHOOL YEARS PRE SCHOOL TO YEARS 1


Our incredibly popular Early Years sessions are a fantastic introduction into the world of Performing Arts. Our sessions are divided into acting, singing and dance.


Children ages 3 & 4 years attend for one hour, whilst children aged 5 & 6 attend a slightly longer session for 1 hour and 30 minutes per week.


By using creative methods and dynamic practices classes are designed to build confidence and communication skills. 


During these fun filled sessions, children explore all elements of acting, singing and dance lead by our energetic Early Years tutors.


The end of each term culminates in an exciting performance for family and friends where the children celebrate all they have achieved.


Not only that . . .  each year we also offer the fantastic opportunity for our early years children to join our Junior Performing Arts School on stage at the fabulous 350 seat Michael Croft Theatre in our highly acclaimed full scale production.

 

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEARS 2 TO 7


Course Highlights -
* 3 hour long sessions of acting, singing and dance.
* Group LAMDA exams
* Full Scale Theatre Performances
* Guest Tutors and Workshops
* International Dance Reward Scheme
* Theatre Trips
* Opportunities to audition and appear on Stage & Screen


Our coveted Saturday School leads the way in part time performing arts training. 
Through fun technique classes children are provided with a host of opportunities to learn new skills, develop confidence and celebrate their individuality. 


Students attend 3 x 1 hour acting, singing and dance classes led by industry professionals and guest workshop leaders from the world of TV, Theatre and music. 
We pride ourselves in having the best tutors in the business.

From Classical to Street Dance, Pop to Musical Theatre, Song Writing to Acting for Camera our students cover a wide range of genres during their training.
We are proud to be a private LAMDA exam centre meaning that all our students gain nationally recognised qualifications along side their learning.
As well as LAMDA examinations our dance classes follow the National Dance Reward scheme allowing all children to enhance their skills whilst earning certificates and badges as they advance through the levels.


Following a termly structure designed to challenge and inspire we set realistic goals to enable each individual to feel a constant sense of achievement.

 

SHOW TERM

 

All classes rehearse and join together at the end of term to perform in a fantastic full scale production at the 350 seat Michael Croft Theatre complete with lights, costumes and full audience.

 

TECHNIQUE TERM

 

Classes work with their tutors towards International Dance Reward Badges in Musical Theatre whilst getting to grips with the technique of each discipline - acting, dance and singing. At the end of term parents are invited to view an open class.

 

LAMDA EXAM TERM

 

Children work towards group LAMDA exams during their classes. They perform their LAMDA exam pieces to an examiner at the end of term and are marked as a group to achieve a national recognised qualification. Children also perform their pieces to parents the week before their examination. We alternate between Musical Theatre, Choral Speaking and Acting exams each year so the children build up a varied catalogue of grades which help when they apply for secondary and further education establishments. 





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SENIOR SCHOOL

AGES 13 TO 19


Our Senior School is the next level in performing arts training. We specialise in real performances and encourage individuality.


We believe our coaching is unrivalled with all our tutors at the top of their field and still performing professionally we also have special guest tutors visit our sessions from stage and screen. Our specialist coaches are ready to train, inspire and create exciting performances for our senior classes and troupes.

Freedom Senior Troupes have performed on stage at venues such as the O2 and the Southbank Centre as well as on BBC and ITV. They also compete in national acting, vocal and dance competitions

We have strong industry links which offers the chance for our Senior performers to audition for top stage, TV and film roles.

There is no audition to take part in our Freedom Senior classes and troupes and you do not have to have attended Freedom Academy before. However, our sessions are intensive and we do require that all our performers are fully committed and must attend class every week.

So are you ready to take the next step?



Actors Company

Soley acting, working towards theatre productions, acting for camera and competitions our Actors Company is the perfect place for our young people to build on their acting experience and performance CV.


Performance Troupe

Our dynamic performance troupe is unlike any other! We fuse styles and create exciting high energy song and dance pieces to perform and compete on a National Level. Our Performance Troupe has travelled the UK and we're not going to stop there!




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VENUES, TIMES AND PRICES

SATURDAY

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

KINGSDALE FOUNDATION SCHOOL

Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London SE21 8SQ

STARTING SEPTEMBER 2021

SATURDAY

 PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

DE STAFFORD SCHOOL

Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey. CR3 5YX


 

EARLY YEARS

ACTING, SINGING & DANCE

 

Pre School (ages 3 & 4 years) - 9:30AM - 10:30AM

COST: £9 PER CLASS

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:
£7.50 PER CLASS


School Years Reception and Year 1- 10:30AM - 12PM

COST: £14 PER CLASS

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£11 PER CLASS

 


JUNIOR SCHOOL

3 x HOURS OF ACTING, SINGING & DANCE

 

SCHOOL YEARS 2 & 3

10am - 1pm

 

SCHOOL YEARS 4 & 5

10am - 1pm


SCHOOL YEARS 6 & 7

10am - 1pm

 

COST: £25 PER CLASS


ADDITIONAL SIBLING RATE: 

£17.50 PER CLASS

LOW INCOME RATE: AVALIBLE ON REQUEST


SENIOR SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEARS 8 TO 12


ACTORS COMPANY

12pm - 1:30pm

COST: £14 PER CLASS

 

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£11 PER CLASS


PERFORMANCE TROUPE

9.30am - 12pm

COST: £20 PER CLASS

 

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£15 PER CLASS



EARLY YEARS

ACTING, SINGING & DANCE

 

Pre School (ages 3 & 4 years) - 1:25PM - 2:25PM

COST: £9 PER CLASS

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£7.50 PER CLASS

 

School Years Reception & Year 1 - 2:30PM - 4PM

COST: £14 PER CLASS

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£11 PER CLASS

 


JUNIOR SCHOOL

3 x HOURS OF ACTING, SINGING & DANCE

 

SCHOOL YEARS 2 & 3

2:30PM - 5:30PM

 

SCHOOL YEARS 4 & 5

2:30PM - 5:30PM


SCHOOL YEARS 6 & 7

2:30PM - 5:30PM

 

COST: £25 PER CLASS


ADDITIONAL SIBLING RATE: 

£17.50 PER CLASS

LOW INCOME RATE: AVALIBLE ON REQUEST



SENIOR SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEARS 8 TO 12


ACTORS COMPANY

5pm - 6.30pm

COST: £14 PER CLASS

 

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£11 PER CLASS


PERFORMANCE TROUPE

2.30pm - 5pm

COST: £20 PER CLASS

 

ADDITIONAL SIBLING / LOW INCOME RATE:

£15 PER CLASS

 

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