about stageworks ltd

2010 marks the tenth anniversary of StageWorks Performing Arts School .  We opened in Henley on Thames in 2000, expanded to Bristol in 2004 and then opened more schools in Benson and Cookham in 2007, Somerset in 2009 and Caversham in 2010.

StageWorks Ltd has over 300 students in schools around Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire with high standards and a very good reputation in the Performing Arts, which is recognised throughout the local areas. We bring our high standards to all our schools and hope that each student will enjoy their time with us.  In recent years the students at StageWorks achieved the following:

Principal Emma-Jane Taylor has performed as a dancer over the years in many West End, television and cabaret events, plus many local shows and charity work.  She is a choreographer and presentation/performance coach and her work has included working with singing troupes, Barbershop Quartets, Cabaret, Musical Theatre and on 1 to 1 dance lessons and private fitness coaching.  Emma has also directed and choreographed many shows, including West Side Story at the Kenton Theatre in 2008.  She co-ordinates the StageWorks Christmas Showcases  at the Kenton Theatre with her talented staff.

The students of StageWorks work hard, have fun and learn skills that will develop and assist them in every walk of life.  There is no discrimination and all the teachers are fully qualified trained professionals who are CRB checked.  Emma says “Talent is everywhere and StageWorks gives confidence, self belief and motivation in whatever they choose to do with their life.  No one is incapable of singing, dancing or acting!  We work hard and above all have plenty of fun at StageWorks Ltd.”

If you would like further information, please contact Ann Burley on 07708 823177 or Jane Taylor on 01628 898038.   

uniform and class information

Black and white in any combination. All students must have correct footwear i.e. jazz shoes and tap shoes. Mobile phones MUST be switched off during class time. Loose fitting clothes must be worn and hair must be tied up and off the face. NO jewellery to be worn at anytime.

All classes start on time and students should arrive and be dropped off 5 minutes before class starts.

staff

All staff are trained, CRB checked, qualified and experienced in the Performing Arts. There is a training scheme for junior teachers wanting to move into the performing arts.

StageWorks prides itself on having a young, dynamic and positive team whose main aim is to encourage the children in the Performing Arts. The team meet once a term to make sure they are working to the same standards. All the staff take time to work with each student individually. Whilst all the staff work hard there is also a lot of fun and the atmosphere throughout the year is what makes StageWorks one of the most desirable schools to join in the local area.

StageWorks assessments

StageWorks offer regular assessments to all the students at StageWorks. This is done 3 times a year to encourage the children and keep everyone working to the same standards. It is a progressive assessment.

The younger children (4-9) don’t take part in the assessments but are regularly monitored with achievement awards and stickers.

chaperones

StageWorks offer CRB checked chaperones at all of its shows. If you are interested in
becoming a StageWorks chaperone then please call 01628 898038.