What will my child learn at Popcorn?

In a Popcorn minis class we believe a child’s mind is full of inventive and imaginative ideas which should be nurtured and expressed in a safe environment. We incorporate imaginative adventures into our musical theatre classes that link to the song, dance or story we are focusing on. Our mini sessions, as well as being a lot of fun, focus on developing each child's confidence, vocabulary, social skills and creativity.  We will learn new songs, take on the voices and physicality of different characters, develop fitness and through dance routines all while each child is being encouraged to step out of their own "selves" and put themselves in the position of another person.

At the end of each term children will have the opportunity to present what they have been working on to their friends and family. This will be a mixture of musical theatre songs, dances and scenes. This is a fun opportunity to show you what they have been up to, it is not a pressured showing. There will be opportunity for solos, both speaking and singing, for any child that wants one but it is never a requirement. We celebrate the achievements of every child, be that singing a whole solo or getting up on the stage at all! Confidence looks different for everyone.

SINGING

• Songs, raps and tongue twisters all aimed to enhance skills in performance
• Vocal technique including singing with good posture and breath
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DRAMA

• Learning through play by using specially thought out exercises such as character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations
• Script work, with an emphasis on body language and expressions. Scripts are age appropriate and it's never an expectation our Minis are perfect readers
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 DANCE

• Dance is a brilliant way to develop fitness, we will focus on different styles of dance that fit in with the Musical Theatre genre
• All the activities in this section focus on the children developing good coordination, balance and core stability as they grow