Don Rae Academy provides dance workshops, drama workshops, panto workshops and after-school clubs across the UK.
Our programmes give children opportunities to experience dance, drama and performance through practical activities led by experienced performing arts professionals.
Select a workshop type to see what children will do.
Our dance workshops introduce children to movement, rhythm, choreography and performance.
Participants can learn routines, explore different movements and develop coordination while working together.
Dance activities can encourage children to listen carefully, remember sequences and express themselves through movement.
The workshops are designed to be engaging and accessible, allowing children to participate regardless of previous dance experience.
Drama workshops introduce children to acting, storytelling, characterisation and improvisation.
Participants can explore characters, develop scenes, practise voice and movement and take part in creative drama exercises.
The practical format encourages communication, listening, imagination and teamwork.
Pantomime provides a lively and interactive introduction to theatre.
Our panto workshops can introduce children to characterisation, comedy, storytelling, audience interaction and performance.
Children can explore how performers use voice, movement, expression and timing to bring a story to life.
Don Rae Academy also provides after-school performing arts clubs.
These sessions give children an opportunity to continue exploring dance, drama and performance after the normal school day.
Depending on the programme, activities can include choreography, acting, movement, improvisation and creative performance.
Regular sessions allow children to practise skills and develop progressively.
Schools can also explore online video workshops as an alternative delivery format.
These sessions provide access to dance and drama activities through digital instruction, allowing children to participate together within their existing environment.
Performing arts activities can support the development of practical skills including:
The emphasis is on active participation and learning through experience.
Don Rae Academy brings professional performing arts experience to its school programmes
The wider team includes professional performers and teachers with training backgrounds including ArtsEd, Doreen Bird and the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Founder and Creative Director Don Rae 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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Workshops can be arranged according to the requirements of the group.
When enquiring, schools can provide information about the preferred activity, age group, number of participants, proposed date and any relevant requirements.
This allows the academy team to understand the session and provide appropriate information.
Dance and drama give children opportunities to be active, creative and collaborative.
Both formats provide opportunities to learn practical skills and enjoy performing arts.
Arrange a Workshop
Don Rae Academy provides dance, drama and panto workshops, after-school clubs and online video workshops across the UK.
Contact Don Rae Academy to discuss your requirements and arrange a performing arts programme.
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