Performing Arts in Edinburgh

All forms of performing art offer enormous opportunities to children.  Through music, dance or drama children are able to pursue a journey that helps them to develop imagination, gain expressive qualities and ultimately grow in confidence. Who knows it may also awaken a performing star of the future too!

If your child would like to pursue a performing art, you may be interested to know what is available in your locality – take a look here...

The City of Edinburgh Music School

The City of Edinburgh Music School is a unique specialist music school catering for talented youngsters from the ages of 4 to 19. It is based within Flora Stevenson Primary and Broughton High Schools. The Music School is funded by both the Scottish Government and The City of Edinburgh and does not charge any fees.

The school was featured in the BBC Scotland series ‘The Music School’, and in numerous radio broadcasts. For details call 0131 332 7805 or go to www.edinburghmusicschool.co.uk

Edinburgh Rock School (Clive’s Easy Learn Pop School)

Love the X-Factor and Glee?  If so, then try Edinburgh Rock School’s unique rock music training in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals for free! It includes professional one to one tuition followed by a real jam session! For details call 0131 668 4942 or go to www.clivesmusic.com

Dance Base

Dance Base encourages and celebrates the potential for dance in everyone - and there’s not an exam in sight. Dance styles include: under-5s Creative Dance, Street & Hip Hop for P1s – S3s and Street & Contemporary Dance for S4s – S6s dancers. Courses and drop-in classes are available at the Grassmarket and Thomas Morton Hall studios. Term starts 7 Jan 2012 and bookings are open from 3 December. Call 0131 225 5525, email dance@dancebase.co.uk  or visit www.dancebase.co.uk   

Edinburgh Ballet

Edinburgh Ballet is an exciting young dance school offering fun classes to children from as young as 2 years old. Ballet and Modern/Jazz classes are held throughout the week, with the option of entering for RAD ballet examinations at the appropriate levels. All children are encouraged to take part in performances, even the youngest! Registrations are taken throughout the year.  For more information, or to find a venue near you call: 07723-589-280, email: info@edinburgh-ballet.co.uk  or visit www.edinburgh-ballet.co.uk

MGA Stage Academies

Students between 4 and 16 can study acting, singing and dancing in Edinburgh at an independent CDET recognised school. Pupils can learn new skills, meet new friends, build up self-con?dence and have lots of fun.  Classes are taught by genuine professional performers with fabulous professional Performing Arts credits and a real love for teaching young people. For more information call 0131 466 9392 or email: academy@themgacompany.com  or visit www.themgaacademy.com

Portobello Music School

Portobello Music School now offers music classes for babies and toddlers.  These varied, fun filled sessions introduce babies and toddlers to the basics of music making.  Children then naturally progress onto a programme of creative music classes at pre-school, P1 and P2 level. Group instrumental lessons follow in P3 where children can learn to use a variety of instruments. Children can also study solo singing and join a choir or music group. Visit www.portobellomusicschool.com  or call 0131 669 1120

Stagecoach

Stagecoach schools are for young people aged between 4 and 18 years old. The schools operate for 3 hours each weekend, (1½ hrs for 4 to 6 year olds), during term-time. Split into groups of similar ages, youngsters gain confidence, self-esteem and learn to express themselves creatively and effectively. These skills, acquired while learning the skills of performance, do not disappear when they come off stage, they are skills for life. All classes are run by professional dance, drama and singing teachers and many are currently working in the profession. Stagecoach however is not just for performers, it is also for those who wish simply to enjoy learning to act, sing and dance. For further information or to request a prospectus contact Steve Valvona, the School Principal on 0131 449 9507 or 07944 527163 or go to www.stagecoach.co.uk/edinburghpentlands