Productions
Stage School & Academy
Costumes
About Theatreworx
TheatreworX is committed to the creative development of it's students whilst focusing on confidence building and performance work. We keep our classes fresh, fun and engaging whilst getting to know each of our students individually.
We have two offers; TheatreworX Stage School & TheatreworX Academy (Saturdays only).
Both offers encompass Dance, Drama and Singing modules, whilst our Saturday Academy offers preparation for exams in ISTD Jazz Dance and Irish Board of Dance Performance Modern . Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping each student achieve their highest potential, while also having as much fun as possible.
The Stage School
Founded by Claire Tighe in Leixlip in 1995, TheatreworX Stage School has gone from strength to strength.
Within TheatreworX Stage School we offer
TOTS (age 3-5) - 1 hour class encompassing introduction Dance, Drama & Singing
JUNIORS (age 6-11) - 1 hour 45 mins, encompassing 3 x 35 min classes in Dance, Drama & Singing
SENIORS (age 12-18)- 1 hour 45 mins, encompassing 3 x 35 min classes in Dance, Drama & Singing
Drama exams are offered in Term 1 each year with
LAMDA & Irish Board of Speech & Drama for Juniors/ Seniors.
All students take part in our Annual Show in May, which is professionally produced in The Helix.
In 2020, Theatreworx was shortlisted as finalist for DANCE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR, which is an international competition with finalists from all over the world including the UK, Austalia, USA and Canada
The Academy
Held on Saturdays in Drumcondra, The Academy offers the same classes as The Stage School but also offers a 4th 35 min class preparing students for Dance Exams with ISTD (Jazz/Modern) and Irish Board of Dance Performance (Jazz/ Modern).
Academy students will have a higher level of technique in dance which has seen many of them be successful in being accepted into 3rd Level performance colleges and has prepared many to progress onto the professional stage.
Within TheatreworX Academy we offer
JUNIORS (age 6-11) - 2 hours 20 mins, encompassing 4 x 35 min classes in Dance, Drama & Singing & Dance examinations preparation.
SENIORS (age 12-18)- 2 hours 20mins, encompassing 4 x 35 min classes in Dance, Drama & Singing & Dance examination preparation.
Examinations
TheatreworX is affiliated to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts - (LAMDA), The Irish Board of Speech and Drama (IBSD), Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing - (ISTD)*, The Irish Board of Dance Performance - (IBDP)* and enabling students to achieve internationally recognised accreditations.
*Offered in The Academy only
Why Theatreworx
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We keep our classes fresh, fun and engaging whilst getting to know each of our students individually and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide an environment where students can have fun while achieving social and personal development among a host of other benefits.
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TheatreworX Stage School has been a leading provider of Performing Arts to students from 3 to young adult for over 25 years. In this time, we have crafted what we believe to be the highest quality programmes for young people interested in developing their skills in this field.
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We provide professional, quality and value-for-money training for students which will develop the core fundamentals of acting, singing, and dance.
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Our programmes offer a host of benefits to participants, which extend well beyond that of simply teaching them performing arts skills with numerous studies showing that children who attend classes in the Performing Arts have increased confidence, poise, and discipline. We will help develop these essential life skills.
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We stage an annual show in the Helix Theatre in which all students perform.
Dance
Let’s Do It
Our dance classes focus on a mix of hip-hop, modern, musical theatre and commercial dance. This helps our students develop co-ordination, agility, rhythm, spatial awareness and poise. There is an option to progress through a series of accredited and professional examinations.
Drama
Time to Act
Our drama classes focus on characterisation, improvisation and dramatisation. This enables our students understand how to build a character, and helps develop spontaneity, imagination, focus, confidence, verbal, and physicality. There is also an option to progress through a series of accredited and professional examinations.
Singing
Let's Hear You
Our singing and musical theatre classes encourage creative expression through musical theatre pieces and through group/ solo singing. This helps our students develop an understanding of stagecraft, performance, discipline and team work. The focus on voice, performance, projection, listening skills equips our students for stage and for life.