Events
Showtime!
All Kaleidoscope Theatre College pupils get the opportunity to perform on stage each year; in either our biannual show or medal assessments. The K.T.C team strongly believe each student should be encouraged to perform on stage regularly as it helps to promote self confidence and attain a good standard of technique. Performing in a show is a great experience for all involved and will inspire young budding performers to fulfil their dream! Performance experience is a valuable life skill and we feel it should be nurtured from a young age.
Medal Assessments
Each student who attends the 'Star Squad' classes is invited to take part in our annual medal assessment day. The assessments take place at local venues and are adjudicated be external professionals. Each student performs a short 'number' that they have perfected in class during the term. All performers will receive a grade and a medal for their hard work. The emphasis of the medal assessments is on fun and to give students extra performing experience. Medal assessment days are a positive experience and are not compulsory.
Examinations
Students taking Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre classes have the opportunity to take Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing examinations when they have attained the required standard. When enrolling into the Kaleidoscope Theatre College, your child will be placed into the most suitable class for their age and ability and will start work on the set syllabi. Examinations are a great way of gauging progress and students can benefit greatly from experiencing personal achievement. Examinations are not compulsory, but students are not permitted to move on to the next grade without achieving a proficient standard.
Theatre Trips
We organise theatre trips on a regular basis to local and national theatres. Pupils and parents are welcome and we feel it is a great opportunity to meet fellow Kaleidoscope members. We actively encourage and highly promote this kind of activity as it gives the children a great insight into the professional dance world and what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. We will give you plenty of advanced notice to prepare and plan for these entertainment extravaganzas.
Competitions
The Kaleidoscope Theatre College team believes that it is important for all students to take part in regular competitions - amateur and professional. A gradual advance in size of competition allows our 'little stars' time to grow on the big stage.
Different styles of dance will be graded by a guest panel of qualified instructors.