Rose Players is our introductory acting group open for anyone aged over 18. We welcome actors of all ages and experience to take part in classes that focus on professional-process and technique.
Perhaps you’ve never acted before, or perhaps you are returning to it. All you need is enthusiasm and to be able to commit to the classes over the course of the term. We explore major practitioners, methods of working on different styles of text, improvisation and vocal techniques that are applicable to many different areas of life.
The course is directed by Anthony Hoskyns, an actor and director who is currently working toward his MFA in Directing at Birkbeck University London. Anthony has worked professionally as an actor for 8 years having graduated with a BA in Acting from Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has been directing for us at the Rose for 5 years. When appropriate, guest directors may also work with you on specialist skills and there will be an informal showing of your work at the end of term.
Whether you are thinking about professional training or you're an enthusiastic amateur, this is a great way to spend your Monday evenings.
Rose Young Company is our performance-based course. It demands huge commitment and full attendance, but the rewards are worth it. Our Junior students (age 11-14) learn about theatre through text, technique and improvisation, whilst our Lower Seniors (14 - 15) and Upper Seniors (16 - 21) work as ensembles on psychological realism and maturity. Recent performances include The Hunting of the Snark, Junkyard, Robin Hood, and As You Like It.
Rose Young Company students rehearse hard and perform to the public each term, working on classics, adaptations, new writing and screen plays. Within small ensembles, our actors learn an extraordinary level of discipline to compliment professional process and technique.
Circus Camp is back! Jacksons Lane’s sell-out programme for 8-14 year olds returns for February Half Term.
Circus Camp has been specially designed to help young people develop personal skills alongside circus ones. Circus taps into a unique skill set separate to a lot of what we learn in school. It can help to alleviate anxiety, improve focus, spark confidence, and most importantly, is lots of fun!
Professional circus artists will lead the sessions, working on teamwork, collaboration, patience and practice.
Join us in our stunning Studio 1 at Jacksons Lane where we’ll be covering:
The camp will end with a showcase for parents and guardians.
Circus Camp runs from Tuesday 13 February to Thursday 15 February, from 10am to 4pm, for only £165 per young person
Black in The Ballroom (BiTB) is the first UK project aimed at promoting equity and inclusion for dancers of Black Heritage in Ballroom and Latin American Dance.
Founded in October 2022 by professional dancer and UK Pro Champion, Oskar Odiakosa, in partnership with the TIRED Movement, BiTB sets out to tackle barriers to entry and encourage people of all backgrounds to take part in this beautiful art form, highlighting the specific need to encourage dancers of Black Heritage who are underrepresented.
BiTB offers weekly classes, private lessons, coaching, mentoring and other dance services to children and adults from all backgrounds. BiTB is an inclusive space, open to anyone who believes in our mission and shares our ethos.
BiTB encourages teaching and celebrating the rich history and contribution of Black African, Caribbean, Latin and other Black communities to the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance, from the smooth sounds of the slow foxtrot to the scintillating rhythms of the samba.
Our weekly dance classes for Adults and Children take place on Sundays at JJ Dance Studios in Beckenham. You are welcome to join at any time.
Children's Classes:
Adult Classes:
Please contact us before joining your first class so we know to expect you
For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
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