Don Rae Academy gives children and young people the opportunity to explore dance, drama and the performing arts in a creative, welcoming and professionally led environment.
From regular academy classes and specialist dance sessions to school workshops and exciting children’s parties, our programmes are designed around participation, creativity and performance.
Daytime dance and drama workshops, after-school clubs and panto weeks, delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK.
Weekly dance and drama classes across five locations, working towards a full stage production. First class is free.
Our academies bring together dance, drama and performance in structured classes where children can develop practical skills while enjoying the experience of performing.
Children can explore movement, choreography, acting, characterisation, storytelling and performance through regular sessions.
Whether a child is discovering performing arts for the first time or already enjoys being on stage, our classes provide opportunities to learn and progress.
Dance and drama offer much more than learning routines or remembering lines.
Through regular participation, children can develop:
Every class provides opportunities to practise, participate and develop.
Learn. Create. Perform.
Performance is an important part of the Don Rae Academy experience.
Children work towards an end-of-term performance as part of the academy programme. This gives them an opportunity to put their learning into practice, work together and experience the excitement of preparing for a live performance.
From choreography and rehearsal to character development and stage performance, children can experience different parts of the creative process.
Our wider team includes professional performers and teachers with training backgrounds including ArtsEd, Doreen Bird and the Central School of Speech and Drama.
This professional experience informs the way our classes, workshops and performances are delivered.
Don Rae Academy was founded by Don Rae, who studied Musical Theatre at The BRIT School and graduated from Roehampton University with a BA Hons degree in Drama and Theatre Studies.
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Alongside our regular academies, Don Rae Academy provides opportunities to explore different areas of performing arts.
Teen Drama
provides young people with opportunities to develop acting, characterisation, improvisation and performance skills.
School Workshops
bring dance, drama and panto activities into educational settings across the UK.
Children’s Parties
combine professional entertainment with themed games, music, dancing and activities.
Every child has different interests.
Some children love dance and movement. Others enjoy acting, storytelling or creating characters. Some simply want to have fun, meet new people and try something creative.
Our range of programmes allows children to explore different aspects of performing arts and discover what they enjoy.
We combine professional performing arts experience with practical, structured learning.
10.00am
Ages 4–16 · SW15
3.00pm
Ages 4–16 · SW11
Two class times · SW15
Ages 4–16 · KT6
Ages 4–16 · SL4
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