Chesterfield Studios Ltd.
44 Newbold Road, Chesterfield. S41 7PL
T: (01246) 271540
WELCOME TO THE STUDIOS!
If you're looking for a place to learn to sing, act, play or dance,
C hesterfield Studios is the place to go.
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
With best wishes,
The Chesterfield Studios Team
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Little Shop of Horrors
Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield
June 2012
Chesterfield Studios began life to give young people access to a creative centre in which they could develop their passion and joy for the performing arts.
Since opening in February 2009, The Studios has welcomed an eclectic mix of talented young people through its doors, crossing boundaries both cultural and artistic whilst aiming to bring out the best, and inspire confidence and passion in its students.
Chesterfield Studios can offer you this too.
I hope you will enjoy reading about Chesterfield Studios. This website is designed, not only to provide information about us, but also to reflect the passion and commitment of our staff and our students in their continuing pursuit of excellence.
We are ready to welcome you to our hub of creativity, enabling you to grow, nurturing your talent to become one of the performers of tomorrow.
A lot of the information you will need can be found on this website, but you can always contact us at anytime if you have any questions or queries, we are always available to help.
Jonathan trained at Rose Bruford College and gained a BA (Hons) degree in Theatre Directing.
Jonathan has worked for fifteen years in the theatre industry and is Principal of the school and head of the Drama department.
Adam has a degree in Music and English from the University of Sheffield and a PGCE from the University of Nottingham.
He is conductor of the Wirksworth Area Community Orchestra and numerous brass bands. He heads our music department at the Studios.
Roseanna trained at the Diane Bradbury Theatre Dance School and then at Phil Winston's Theatreworks.
She is an Associate member of the Modern Jazz faculty of the International Dance Teacher's Association and head's the Dance department at Chesterfield Studios.
Forward from the Director of Music:
"Learning to play a musical instrument or to improve your voice and theoretical knowledge of music is a life-enhancing skill. At Chesterfield Studios we are proud to offer a thorough musical programme that crosses all musical genres.
Instrumental teachers at the Studios offer a wide-ranging knowledge of music which they are pleased to pass on to the next generation of music makers."
Music lessons are available at Chesterfield Studios in: Brass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Singing, and Theory.
Instrument Tutors
Brass
Mr Andy Davey BMus(Hons), PGCE
Mr Adam Green BA(Hons), PGCE
Drums
Mr Matt Keeling
Guitar
Mr Marvyn White
Piano
Mr Jonathan Francis BA(Hons)
Singing
Mrs Effie Hodgkinson AVCM (Hons)
Theory
Roseanna Sanderson
Head of Dance
We specialise in pre-school dance classes, running two sessions during the week:
Ballet Babies (from walking age to 3yrs)
Mondays 9.30am - 10.30am
Fridays 10.30am - 11.30am
£5 per class
Our popular tiny tots dance class. A light-hearted and fun way to start dancing. Parents stay and watch or join in which ever they feel most comfortable doing. Classes have a short break in the middle for light refreshments.
Little Dancers (3 - 4yrs)
Saturdays 9.30am - 10.30am
Both classes are very popular.
After this, children are encouraged to go to our associate dance school, owned and run by Roseanna's mum, the Diane Bradbury Theatre Dance School, across the road at Abercrombie Street. Children then carry on their dance training within that school which has been running for over 30 years and has a very good reputation.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Singing, acting and dancing all join together to make Musical Theatre. Children work with songs from Musicals, following the Trinity Guildhall syllabus to create pieces of work that are put forward for examination.
They work with a musical director, choreographer and director on scenes from musicals to create polished pieces of work.
Musical Theatre class is a great way to put to use skills children may have already picked up in dance classes or singing classes at other schools, as well as being for the simply curious beginner. Accuracy and precision are encouraged in Senior Musical Theatre, with students being encouraged to be confident and self-aware. Students have access to a highly-qualified and experienced staff, which encourage and nurture a high-standard of performance. The complexity of movement and music goes up a step in the senior class, and students are encouraged to act through the song, gaining a knowledge of music at the same time.
DRAMA
This very popular class follows the Trinity Guildhall syllabus. Children are encouraged to take part in drama examinations that improve their drama skills and build their confidence.
Imagination is the key tool used to unlock the childrens confidence and introduce them to acting and theatre-making.
Tutors: Jonathan Francis, Roseanna Sanderson, Gabrielle Mason, Jess Widdowson.
CHESTERFIELD STUDIOS WIN COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR AWARD AT DERBYSHIRE TIMES BUSINESS AWARDS
Chesterfield Studios is the winner of the 2011 Community Contribution of the Year Award in the Derbyshire Times business awards. We are so proud - thank you for all you support and for making the Studios what they are!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT DATE RELEASED
This year's Christmas Concert by Candlelight will take place on Sunday 18th December. Keep the date free.
THE NEW TERM BEGINS
The new term for Chesterfield Studios students will begin on Monday 5th September. The first Little Dancers class of the new term will begin on Saturday 10th September.
BORN TO PERFORM
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
Our annual showcase at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield was a great success. Gay Bolton, Entertainments Editor of the Derbyshire Times called it, "much more than a run-of-the-mill, all-singing, all-dancing show." It was a marvellous evening which showed our audiene how wonderfully versatile we are as a school. A big thank you to all who took part!
A GREAT NIGHT
AT THE SUMMER BALL
This year's Summer Ball, organised by Wendy Barnett and the FOCS (Friends of Chesterfield Studios) was a great night, bringing together our oldest and youngest students for an end of term party at the Winding Wheel Ballroom.
Chesterfield Studios offers quality tuition in piano, singing, brass, drums and musical theory.
Classes are conducted on a one-to-one basis or in shared groups at the discression of the teacher.
From beginners to grade 8, in ABRSM, Rockschool and Trinity, we can help you in your chosen instrument..
Classes take place throughout the week in drama and musical theatre, with students receiving first-rate tuition by trained tutors.
Students are given the opportunity to perform at local theatres and other venues across the area.
We encourage students to take LAMDA examinations in acting, verse and prose and musical theatre if they wish to do so.
The Studios runs two very popular pre-school dance programmes, Ballet Babies and Little Dancers. Children then have the option to progress in the DIane Bradbury Theatre Dance School and further develop their skills in ballet, tap, modern jazz and theatrecraft.
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