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The Side by Side classes

Monday and Tuesday DRAMA class 

Mondays and Tuesdays are for those involved in the main production:  for those students who have already had training in Performing Arts and are able to work  with confidence and group co-operation.  The work carried out in these classes help students to communicate with more confidence in their everyday life as well as performing independently on the stage. 

The students regularly takes part in theatre festivals and main productions, with our annual production taking place at Stourbridge Town Hall in June.

at THE SIDESPACE AT ST JOHN'S

MONDAYS:   10.00am to 3.30pm

TUESDAYS:   10.00am to 3.30pm

The class is run by Susan Wallin 

Thursday DRAMA class 

The Thursday DRAMA class is for those developing their performance and social skills, at their own pace. There are opportunities for the group to take part in festivals and productions, and the group participates in the Side by Side main production each June at the Stourbridge Town Hall.

at THE SIDESPACE AT ST JOHN'S

THURSDAYS:   10.00am to 3.00pm  

The class is run by Emma Francis 

Wednesday MUSIC class 

In the MUSIC class, students learn and perform various styles of music from jazz music to reggae to classical.   Students will be able to compose and record music on iPads during the sessions.

Activities help to develop a sense of rhythm. coordination, confidence and the senses.

at THE SIDESPACE AT ST JOHN'S

WEDNESDAYS:   1.00pm to 3.00pm  

The class is run by Emma Francis

Wednesday EXERCISE THROUGH DANCE class 

The EXERCISE THROUGH DANCE classes are where students gain physical strength and flexibility by learning different kinds of dance styles to suit all abilities. Exercises help to improve cardiovascular and muscle strength, posture, concentration and improved memory and sense of rhythm..

at THE SIDESPACE AT ST JOHN'S

WEDNESDAYS:   10.00am to 12.00 noon

The class is run by Emma Francis

Thursday DANCE class 

The DANCE class on a Thursday is for students interested in performing in a Side by Side performing arts production, with dance sequences choreographed for that purpose.  Exercises help to improve cardiovascular and muscle strength, posture, concentration and improved memory and sense of rhythm..

at THE SIDESPACE AT ST JOHN'S

THURSDAYS:   7.00pm to 9.00pm 

The class is run by Susan Wallin

Friday DIGITAL MEDIA class 

The DIGITAL MEDIA classes are where students learn about sound and visual media, podcasting, film making, audio drama and animation. The activities help develop confidence, individual creativity.and self-esteem. encouraging and promoting the voice of all participants.

at THE SIDESPACE AT ST JOHN'S

FRIDAYS:   10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm

The classes are run by Mark Williams and students can attend either or both sessions.