ADDITIONAL CLASSES
ADDITIONAL CLASSES ARE OPTIONAL SESSIONS WHICH ESPA STUDENTS CAN BOOK ONTO ON A TERMLY BASIS. ADDITIONAL CLASSES RUN FOR 10 WEEKS A TERM, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE AND ARE PROVIDED TO COMPLIMENT YOUR TRAINING. WE ARE ALSO OFFERING A TRAINING PACKAGE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BOOST THEIR TRAINING BY UP TO
5-6 HOURS A WEEK.
2021 timetable/classes coming soon!
Heels with Jess Glendinning
This will be a class full of sass! Dancing in heels is used all across the industry today and is a valuable skill to have. You will work on the basics of dancing in heels and learn fun choreography all while building your inner confidence and performance skills.
2019/2020
Panthers dance crew
Panthers Dance Crew is ESPA's commercial dance team. Members are selected by audition and must be able to commit to the entire school year. This year Panthers will be competing at 3 street dance competitions and also at 'Can You Dance' where they will participate in masterclasses as well. Panthers perform in local events that come up throughout the year and in ESPA shows.
by audition Only
Espa voices - with Eddie Burton
ESPA's vocal ensemble that will perform at a variety of professional venues and occasions throughout the year. Designed to advance singing skills in a variety of styles and genres.
by audition only
private dance session
An opportunity to work individually with a tutor to prepare audition material, refine technique or create choreography.
RÈPÈTITEUR SESSIONS
with matt wheatley
An opportunity to work on musical repertoire with a pianist in preparation for auditions.
lyrical
With Jess Glendinning
A class where you will work on fluidity in your movement and expression & emotion. You will focus on connection with the music whilst practicing technique and working on beautiful lines in your dancing.
Jazz fUSION
With Jess Glendinning
In this class you will work on choreography and across the floor combos in many genres stemming from jazz such as contemporary, commercial, musical theatre and straight up jazz. The purpose of this class is to work on style, confidence and your pick up and retention skills. You will also get to work on improvisation to help you gain more confidence in this area.
PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS
WITH Megan Kelly/Eddie Burton
A weekly 30 minute session where you will work on technique and repertoire.
Appointments will be given between 4:30 & 6:30 and students will be allocated a teacher.
Private acting lessons
with Michael Woodhall
An opportunity to refine audition material, build confidence and develop technique
espa Jazz company
A company of dancers that will represent ESPA at local events along with performing at 'Can You Dance?' later on in the year.
Designed to develop your Jazz technique and work as a group giving polished and professional performances.
By Audition only
Heels with Laura gray
Most jobs in theatre, TV or film require work in heels and therefore it is important to master the techniques behind it. You will learn choreography in heels that challenges strength, core work, balance and alignment whilst gaining the confidence to release your inner Sass!
audition technique + pREP
WITH LAURA GRAY
You will learn and practice jazz technique such as turns, leaps, across the floor work and fast paced choreography alongside learning how to deal with audition situations and necessary requirements for audition content and material.
MUSICAL THEATRE
WITH LAURA GRAY
Triple threats are almost essential for a successful career in the world of musical theatre, You will practice mastering the art of singing, dancing and acting all together in a hit musical number.