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513 Educators providing Christmas courses

Napa Nottingham Academy Of Performing Arts

napa nottingham academy of performing arts

4.7(13)

Nottingham

In 2009 Margaret Saint decided she wanted to set up a performing arts Saturday group which would be a friendly and affordable environment for children to come and learn to perform, make friends and gain confidence. Originally set up as part of a franchise she soon realised that she couldn't offer everything she wanted to and so she decided to start up a completely independent school, and the Nottingham Academy of Performing Arts was born. In the past 11 years we have helped children and adults to grow in confidence and get the chance to perform in a variety of different styles of production and above all have fun. INFORMATION LOCATION We are currently located at the Redhill Academy in Arnold, Nottingham where we have access to several different rehearsal spaces and a stage on which we perform many of our productions. There is easy bus route access as well as parking on site. Classes run every Saturday (apart from August and 2 weeks over Christmas). Please see our classes page for more information. Please click below for a link to google maps to see the location: MAP JOINING We offer free taster sessions to allow a student to try out a class and see if they would like to join the school. If you do decide to join you will be given a welcome pack which includes our terms and conditions and a standing order form. If you would like to arrange a taster session please visit our contact us page and either give us a ring or send us an e-mail.

Dragonfly Glass Art

dragonfly glass art

I have been making pieces in copper foil stained glass for the last six years. It all started when I enrolled in an adult education course at my local college. Deciding that I wanted one evening a week to do something completely different and creative, the stained glass course jumped out of the page of the brochure at me. After only three evenings of learning, I was totally hooked, counting down the days until the next Wednesday! Not only was it exciting to be learning such a traditional craft, but I got to meet such a wonderful group of people in my class, all from very different walks of life. Some aspects were highly frustrating, cutting glass was the first hurdle to overcome. I practised in between lessons and started to get the hang of it after quite a few glass cuts! Next, soldering would prove to be a real challenge. When melted, it seemed to have its own mind and didn’t want to flow where you were expecting it to. It took all of us many weeks to learn the various stages of producing what seems now, a very small and untidy first piece of work. But the pride in having made something from start to finish was immense. By this time, it was November and Christmas was approaching fast. I had decided to put my new found craft to use and make a few small Christmas decorations as presents for family. Friends at work were intrigued by my new hobby, and as soon as I had finished making the decorations, I took them in to work so they could see what I had spent all my free time obsessing over! On the first day I took them in, I had twelve requests to make some more! I was elated that people liked my work so much, they were willing to pay me for it. I was also slightly concerned that it was only a couple of weeks until we finished for Christmas! But I accepted the challenge and decided I had to aim to make one decoration per evening. The intense practise meant my glass cutting and soldering skills improved rapidly. All the orders were completed just in time and I had earned money from doing something I absolutely loved. The money was re- invested in to buying more sheets of glass!

Dance Reality Studios

dance reality studios

4.9(12)

Reading

Welcome to DRS talent. We are a talent agency based in Berkshire representing children and teenagers for West End Shows, Music Videos, Commercials, TV and film and much more. All our children and teenagers on our books are current or former students of Dance Reality Studios therefore we know their training is excellent and we know the children really well so we can always put the best possible person forward to fit clients criteria. DRS have been providing dancers and performers for corporate events, Christmas parties, summer seasons since 1999. It has been training children at its studios since 2006 in all forms of dance, drama and singing and we have some exceptionally talented students. Over the years we have worked for numerous clients including National Lottery, Pepsico, Best Parties Ever, EuroDisney, Selfridges, Dubai Resorts, Hilton. Marriott and Many More . Leading Dance School in Tilehurst, Reading Professional Dance Environment and Training Fun and welcoming classes All abilities Four mirrored dance studios Reception / Lounge area for students and parents Fun or Competitive Classes Opportunities for Compeitions, Shows, Musical Productions, Demonstrations and Exams Friendly, Qualified Teachers, Fun, Excellent Dance Standards Dance classes for adults and children Affiliated with IDTA & ISTD Elite Company, Street Dance Crews, Theatre Production Group Talent Agency Opportunities for all students Variety of Classes with specialised teachers Make life long friends