SING. DANCE. ACT. CREATE.
Based at Stanley Arts, South East London
At Cherry Stars Stage and Screen School, students don’t just learn performing arts. They create, perform and produce.
From their very first classes, students experience both stage and screen, building skills in acting, singing and dance while working towards exciting creative projects throughout the year.
That might mean rehearsing a full-scale theatrical production, shooting a mini movie using green screen, creating a music video or developing scenes for camera.
It’s ambitious, professional-style creative training, carefully adapted for every age and stage, giving young performers the chance to build confidence, develop their creativity and deepen their love of the arts.
OUR CLASSES
Cherrystars @ Stanley Arts SE25
or £46.25 monthly direct debit
Ages 4–7
Thursdays: 3:30-5:00pm
Saturdays: 9:30-11:00am & 11:15am-12:45pm
Sundays: 9:30-11:00am
1.5 hours weekly
Their first experience of stage and screen.
Cherry Stars introduces our youngest performers to acting, singing and dance through lively, imaginative sessions that get them creating and performing from the very beginning.
But this is more than a weekly performing arts class. Our youngest students become part of the creative process too, performing for an audience and working on camera in specially created projects, from mini movies and music videos to green-screen filming.
Everything is carefully adapted for their age, allowing children to experience the excitement of creating something together while developing confidence, imagination, communication and a genuine love of performing.
Shooting Stars @ Stanley Arts SE25
or £62.50 monthly direct debit
Ages 7-11
Thursdays: 5:00-7:00pm
Saturdays: 11:00am-1:00pm
Sundays: 11:00am-1:00pm
2 hours weekly
Where performance becomes production.
Shooting Stars brings acting, singing and movement together in a dynamic stage and screen programme for young performers ready to take their skills further.
Throughout the year, students work towards a major theatrical production alongside original screen projects, from short films and green-screen scenes to music videos and filmed performance work.
They develop stronger acting, vocal and movement skills while learning how to work as an ensemble and gaining experience of both performing for a live audience and working on camera.
Includes a screen project, movie or music video, advanced theatrical production, teamwork, confidence-building, creativity and talent agency opportunities. Sibling discount: 25% off.
Rising Stars @ Stanley Arts SE25
or £75 monthly direct debit
Ages 8-16
Saturdays 1:30–4:30pm
3 hours weekly
Our most advanced stage and screen training.
Rising Stars is designed for more experienced and ambitious young performers who are ready to challenge themselves across acting, singing, dance and screen performance.
Each year, students work towards a full-scale theatrical production, taking on principal and featured roles while experiencing the rehearsal process involved in bringing a major show to the stage.
Alongside their theatre work, they develop their screen skills through professionally styled projects including short films, music videos and performance for camera.
Working with specialist teachers, students develop their technique, versatility, confidence and professionalism across both stage and screen.
Whether they simply love performing or are beginning to consider professional training and the industry, Rising Stars gives young performers the space to stretch themselves, take creative risks and develop their individual strengths.
Includes a screen project, staged theatrical production, screen acting with professional film equipment and talent agency opportunities. Sibling discount: 25% off.
Additional Training
Performance Troupe
Saturdays 4:30–5:30pm
More performance. More opportunities.
Performance Troupe is exclusively for current Shooting Stars and Rising Stars students who want additional opportunities to perform and create beyond their regular weekly classes.
Sessions focus on rehearsing for professional pantomimes, external performances and smaller performance projects, alongside creating original performance content throughout the year.
Students taking part in our professional pantomime opportunities are required to attend Performance Troupe during the relevant rehearsal term.
One-to-One In-Person Coaching
Personalised coaching at Stanley Arts.
Our one-to-one sessions give young performers focused, individual coaching tailored to their goals.
Sessions can include acting and audition preparation, scholarship and drama school auditions, LAMDA coaching, singing and vocal coaching, self-tape preparation and individual performance development.
Whether your child is preparing for a specific opportunity or simply wants focused one-to-one training, we can tailor sessions to what they need.
Includes a screen project, movie or music video, advanced theatrical production, teamwork, confidence-building, creativity and talent agency opportunities. Sibling discount: 25% off.
Can’t see the coaching you need? Contact our team to arrange a bespoke session or coaching package.
