The Flash Workshop offers children aged 8-16 training in singing, dancing and acting. Each child at the workshop is encouraged to develop at their own pace and is always supported and encouraged.
At the Flash workshop we provide for both children with learning difficulties and our gifted and talented children. By encouraging team work and peer support we find that the children learn about citizenship and co-operation as well as all the technical skills that the performing arts has to offer.
The workshop children aim to perform 4 shows a year. Previous shows have included "Oliver", "Blood Brothers", "Grease" and "Annie". Workshops consist of three 40 min sessions lead by experienced people with both industry and educational backgrounds.
The workshops take place every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Saturday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Workshops cost £4 weekly and discounts apply for siblings, for more information please contact us.
Staff
Danielle Bates
Danielle is the Flash Musicals workshop co-ordinator and drama teacher. Danielle has worked with us for seven years teaching drama and directing our workshop performances. She has recently taken on the role of workshop co-ordinator and is working to ensure that all workshops sustain a level of quality and adhere to our policies. Danielle has recently graduated from the Central School of speech and drama and is now a practising secondary drama education practitioner. She specialises in using drama with children that have disabilities from all ends of the spectrum.
Laura McDonald Laura is the vocal coach for Flash Musicals. She encourages the children to explore all styles of music and singing. The children have explored swing, pop, musical theatre, rock and roll, african music and many more. As well as learning about music, Laura also works with the children to develop confidence in performing, working one on one or in larger groups to develop a performance ready for the stage. Laura has a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Drama Studies and is currently studying to become a primary teacher. Laura also tours the UK and Europe as a professional vocalist.
Jenny Parsons
Jenny is our dance teacher and is currently studying for a BA in Drama and Education at The central School Of Speech And Drama. Jenny has performed in many shows over the years and has mastered all styles of dance. She shares this experience with the children and they have learnt dances from many forms and genres including 70's disco, modern street dance, contemporary, musical theatre and tap. Jenny enjoys working with children of all ages and choreographs all of the dances for our shows.
All our staff have worked in the creative industries and within educational settings. Their various specialist knowledge means that Flash can offer a well rounded program that meets the needs of all children attending.
All of our staff have enhanced CRB's
Flash Musicals Policies
Policies
Flash Musicals have behavioural, ethical and equal opportunities policies. All of these are available on request.
Staff and Children Code of Conduct
We have an official code of conduct that the children all sign before joining us. This code of conduct reinforces our rules that are in place to protect the children in our care and the facilities that they use. By asking the children to adhere to a code of conduct we feel that we are giving them ownership of their actions.
Bullying
Due to the sensitive nature of performance, Flash uses a zero tolerance approach to bullying.
Support Staff
Alongside our teachers all of the Flash Musicals staff have CRB's and we have two registered chaperones on our team. As well as a First aid at work holder who is always present when children are on our premises.
Please take a look at the gallery to see more pictures of our previous productions.