BITESIZE
YOUTH THEATRE

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DANCE ! DRAMA ! SINGING! MUSICAL THEATRE !

BITESIZE YOUTH THEATRE runs classes in the Wrexham area during School term times, 6pm to 8pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the BITESIZE HQ on the Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Rhosrobin.

Just come along and join in.

Have the chance to:

• make new friends
• take drama, dance, tap and singing classes
• work with professional actors and directors
• join Summer Schools and short courses during school holidays
• perform in shows twice a year
• invite your family and friends to watch

The BITESIZE YOUTH THEATRE also gives the children the opportunity to build up to public performances alongside professional actors.

One hour classes cost £3.50 , and two hour classes cost £6.00. (except where indicated)

Monday
6 - 7.30pm Reactivate drama class for Children with Special Needs.

Tuesday
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (5 - 8 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (9-11 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11-16 years)
8 - 9pm Casting for Film, TV and theatre (P.O.A. charge per Term)
8 - 9pm Adult Dance to get Fit

Wednesday
T.B.A Casting for Film, TV and theatre (P.O.A. charge per Term)
T.B.A. Dance (3-6 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (5 - 8 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (9-11 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11-16 years)
by appointment Private Singing (£6.50 - 20 min. lesson - waiting list)

Thursday
by appointment Private Singing (by appointment £6.50 - 20 min. lesson - waiting list)
6 - 7pm Beginners / Improvers Tap
6 - 7pm Advanced Tap
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (5-10 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11-16 years)
6 - 7pm Primary Musical Theatre
7 - 8pm Intermediate Musical Theatre
7 - 8pm Advanced Musical Theatre

The classes are all taught by professional actors, directors and teachers and like School Staff, all BITESIZE personnel and tutors are checked by the CRB under the Protection of Children Act.

Over a term professional Directors, Choreographers, Teachers and Actors will teach a range of skills and performance techniques including acting, dancing, improvisation, juggling, slapstick and even Shakespeare. There are also opportunities to take part in rehearsals and performances with the Professional Actors, to attend short courses and to go on organised theatre visits.

Two hour Dance/Drama classes
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Over the two hours the children will cover a variety of topics; an hour, of which, will be dance/movement topics and the other hour being drama topics.
Drama topics include-warm-up games and exercises to develop vocal projection, physical characterisation, mime, script reading, improvisation, role-play and script writing.
Dance topics include-warm-up, floor sequences, travelling sequences, routines, body conditioning; using a variety of styles including RAD Ballet, (Cunningham/Graham)Contemporary, Street and Jazz dance.

One hour classes
Monday's Reactivate Class
A class organised and run by the charity Reactivate especially for children with Special Needs. The children experience drama games, movement exercises, role-play, improvisation and fun and games.

Wednesday's Class for 3 to 6 year olds
A movement class especially for young children. The children will take part in fun activities and learn basic dance steps, coordination and movement.

Thursday Musical Theatre
The classes use a range of songs in different styles to teach vocal warm-ups, breathing technique, placing the voice, range gymnastics and group singing; leading on to work on musical terms, part singing, harmony, Musical Theatre, competition work, solos and duets.

Thursday Tap Classes
After an initial warm-up, the class uses differential learning to teach a range of steps from single beats to complex time-steps, sequences, routines, solo and partner work.

Casting
Preparation for auditions for Professional Theatre, Film and TV work. Audition technique, speeches, camera and microphone work. Visiting Professionals. Representation on casting website. Regular auditions for UK no.1 tours. Previous work includes; South Pacific (Rhyl), Hello Dolly (Liverpool Empire), Fiddler on the Roof (Llandudno). Registered Chaperones available for local work.

are held at the
BITESIZE HQ on the Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Rhosrobin

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YOUTH THEATRE Classes and Courses earn credits towards Wrexham Children's University awards.

The Credit Framework system

Credits are awarded for each hour completed. The credits (hours of engagement) accumulate within each sector of the Children's University system. Each sector will have the following level of achievement:

Kids' College (age 5-8) (yrs 1-3)
& Children's University (age 9-13) (yrs 4-8)

• Bronze Award
• Silver Award
• Gold Award

Youth University (age 14-19) (yrs 9-13+)

• Certificate
• Diploma
• Advanced Diploma

On completion of each activity, the student is rewarded with a 'module certificate'. The credits (minimum 5, maximum 20) are then 'banked'. Credits accumulate as students opt for further modules. A full record of all completed modules is maintained throughout, and listed in full at award level. This record is actual proof that the student has voluntarily and enthusiastically engaged in a variety of exciting activities.

Celebrating Achievements every step of the way
Each time a module is completed a certificate will be presented, and celebrated. Credits then accumulate and build up to specific award levels, with further high profile ceremonies held to recognise individual achievement.