Ages 6-11 Years (Juniors) - Classes

At M3 Studios, our classes have the perfect combination of learning new skills, building your child’s confidence and igniting their talent whilst having lots of fun!

These are high energy and high Intensity classes, designed to encourage and challenge children aged 6 – 11. We create a safe and disciplined environment, and adopt a more professional approach to our teaching, whilst understanding that students are more likely to learn when they are enjoying themselves, therefore we always aim to balance discipline and fun. Our teachers are specialised in working with students of this age range and all derive from a professional background, with West End credits and prestigious training to their names.

All of our teachers are regularly enhanced DBS checked and First Aid trained for your complete peace of mind.

In Musical Theatre classes, we dedicate an equal amount of time to Acting, Singing and Dancing. This class is a fantastic option for students who wish to enjoy all aspects of performing. Students who partake in Musical Theatre at this age will be welcome to audition for our Public Musicals which usually take place every other year as well as our annual Summer Showcase and Christmas Gala. 

In Drama, we focus on breathing, posture, grounding, support, resonance, confidence building as well as the spoken voice – improving clarity and diction. We have designed a structure that focuses on warm up exercises that help to focus the students and get them ready for the class ahead, before diving into the bulk of the subject of that lesson. We have great methods of helping the groups to feel like a team, such as improvisation and team building exercises. 

We regularly work with excerpts from published plays and scripts to help develop an understanding of working with text, key to any budding actor. 

In Singing, we develop techniques in breathing, diaphragmatic support, resonance, posture, tone placement, vibrato and pitch. Again, we encourage a team feel where students will sing as more of a choir and also will regularly be provided with the opportunity to sing solo, with the support of their peers. We work with the support of piano accompaniment/backing track, but also take time to work acapella (without accompaniment), this really tunes the ear of all students and encourages them to keep in key whilst singing in unison but also working with harmony. Students in these classes will regularly learn material from their favourite Musical, and we often select students to enter for various local events.

In Dance, we place emphasis on flexibility, poise, posture, rhythm and work on their ability to pick up choreography. We always ensure that there is sufficient time dedicated to warming up before jumping into a routine. We will focus on corner work and progressions as part of this warm up in order for students to harness their technique and learn vital dance movements. The remainder of the lesson will be directed towards learning a routine from popular Musicals. Our teachers have been trained under the NATD association.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz classes are ideal for those that wish to really develop their dance technique and range. We work intensively on all aspects of dance, taking their flexibility, co-ordination and core strength to the next level. Choreography in this class will explore a wide range of repertoire and encourage but also challenge the students who partake. Our teachers have been trained under the NATD association.

Contemporary dance is a fusion of jazz and ballet dance. A genre that works on fluidity, improvisation and expression of movement. 

Commercial street dance is a dynamic and versatile dance style, often seen in music videos, concerts, TV shows, and advertising. It draws inspiration from various genres like jazz, hip-hop, and street dance, and is characterised by its sharp, sassy, and high-energy movements. The focus is on creating visually appealing and engaging performances for a wide audience.