Blue Apple’s dance programme is designed to be a fun and creative means of developing fitness and self-expression.
"Dance helps to develop creativity, confidence and mobility. It’s also a great way to engage in exercise and is lots of fun!”
Some of us are natural dancers, but have not had the discipline of dancing with others in a routine before. Many have only danced to pop music and some are too shy to have done much of that. At Blue Apple we began by learning to be aware of others in the dance group, to move in time with each other, to react and respond, learn and remember a routine.
Through dance people with differing degrees of mobility have to think about timing and moving together, being aware of where each person is, responding to music and remembering a simple routine which may involve working in a circle, in pairs or as part of a large choreographed group. People who have never danced before appear delighted with their achievement.
We develop our dance experience in many ways. Some of us dance because we just love dancing and music and want to get fit. Some dance to help tell the story in our main shows and others tour commissioned dance performances locally and nationally.
Classes follow the school academic term.
£88 per term payable in one or two instalments. (£83 if already a Blue Apple Company member).
Our Ballet Beginners Course provides a fun introduction to Ballet, designed for adults of all fitness levels. Our experienced ballet professionals will guide you through fundamental techniques in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
If you are new to Ballet then this course is the perfect way to start your journey. These ballet lessons are also suitable for those of you seeking to refresh your skills.
The classes are held in top central London dance studios.
Our funded ticket scheme enables us to share free tickets for young people who live or study in Lambeth and Southwark.
The Comedy Acting - An Introduction offers a practical introduction to comedy acting in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
From sitcoms to improvisation, from silent comedy to farce, the skills learned on this course are applicable to every comedy moment.
You will explore a range of comic concepts, techniques and strategies for creating solo and ensemble comedy performance. Students will looks at spontaneity, timing, physicality and keeping a straight face!
Explore what makes comedy work and how to overcome performance nerves, gain an understanding of how comedy acting differs to ‘Stand Up’ and Drama. Learn what makes you funny and begin to find your niche under the guidance of an experienced performer.
Do you want to experience a City Academy Singing class before booking a course? Our Singing Taster Classes are designed to offer students a thorough and practical introduction to vocal technique and repertoire.
In a fun and supportive atmosphere, our friendly singing teachers will guide you through the basics of vocal training and answer any questions you have about Singing Lessons at City Academy.
- Practising
Do you have a great idea for a film, TV show, or stage play?
Maybe you’ve tried your hand at script writing before and want to hone your craft with an industry professional? Or are you completely new to writing and looking to get inspired?
Our Script Writing Courses for Beginners will help you to form and develop your ideas into a first-rate script. You’ll work on technique, boost creativity and confidence, and above all have fun in these exciting group classes.
Are you passionate about theatre and communities? Then volunteering with W&T might be right for you. Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills, meet new people and work as part of an enthusiastic and talented team.
All our volunteer roles are attached to projects, and may range in length from a couple of weeks, to a number of months. W&T volunteers have supported heritage projects in local communities, performances in older people’s settings, the creation of new theatre with vulnerable young people at Birmingham Hippodrome, and comedy courses for adults with mental ill health.
All our volunteer opportunities are advertised on the W&T website (linked below).
Grab a £5 ticket for every production at the Almeida
Aged 25 or under? Get a £5 ticket for every production at the Almeida. If you have access requirements you can also book for our Audio Described, Captioned and Relaxed Environment performances for £5. Plus get 20% off all food and drink at the Almeida Café & Bar when you show a same-day £5 ticket.
Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats.
Our exciting Young People’s Theatre, supported by Children In Need, offers workshops on Saturdays to local young people. The Young People’s Theatre has been running for nearly 20 years and is still going strong! Workshops are free for Southwark residents and are available for young people aged 7 to 18.
- Participants work towards an exciting performance at the end of each term onstage at the Blue Elephant Theatre to an invited audience of parents and carers.
- Participants get to be part of a company devising their own work as well as performing from scripts. Participants also work on other art forms such as music, dance, puppetry and mask!.
- The groups have had the opportunity to perform at lots of different venues including Theatre Peckham, Arts Depot, The Globe and the Unicorn Theatre.
- There are regular trips to other theatres including West End shows.
We have over 100 participants attending our Young People’s Theatre on a weekly basis. Our Young People's Theatre aims to provide drama based workshops to young people who would not normally be able to access such services for social, economic, or other reasons.
Young People's Theatre generally runs on Saturdays in term-time.
Stage2 offers LAMDA tuition in Acting, Choral Speaking, Musical Theatre, Shakespeare, Mime, Verse & Prose and Devising.
We are proud to claim a 100% pass rate with all students and our tuition is widely regarded as the best in the world (or so LAMDA have told us!).
The tuition is carried out in the week and follows a 10 lesson structure, including a public showcase and an exam.
