From training to performance

What we do

At EMTA, we provide comprehensive training across all theatrical disciplines, including dance and singing lessons. Many students enroll in our drama classes for kids to build their skills in various areas, from acting and singing to dance and audition technique. We emphasize nurturing each individual performer, helping them become versatile and well-rounded. Our Wednesday Musical Theatre training class uniquely combines these talents.

Whether students are enhancing their singing voice, refining their screen technique in acting, or mastering the skills needed for their ISTD Jazz grade, our classes are designed to support their personal development. Each term, students prepare for a performance that highlights their progress and passion.

Our classes

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Acting for stage and screen (Drama)

This dynamic drama class, part of our comprehensive artistic program, focuses on developing the essential techniques needed for both stage and screen performance. Students not only enhance their acting skills but can also benefit from additional dance and singing lessons. The curriculum covers a range of competencies—from stage presence and character development to the technical demands of acting for camera and audition preparation. Tailored and innovative exercises designed by EMTA Principal Tom Malmed help every student reach their peak potential. These skills are proudly showcased through annual presentations, short films, and musical theatre training at EMTA productions.

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Jazz Dance (modern) ISTD grades

If you're looking to build a strong foundation for the stage, this is the class for you. Our dance and singing lessons incorporate various disciplines that provide the fundamental techniques you need to become a strong, versatile theatrical dance performer. You'll master classic exercises and learn energetic routines, all while building the confidence and strength necessary for the spotlight. We also offer engaging drama classes for kids, ensuring they develop their performance skills as they grow. Plus, students can choose to enhance their training with musical theatre training and take their ISTD dance grades to earn an official qualification.

Street Dance (Commercial)

Get ready to learn the dance moves you see every day on TV and social media! Our Commercial Dance classes will introduce students to the popular, high-energy world of street dance, complementing our dance and singing lessons. You'll learn the latest hip-hop trends and master the choreography seen in music videos and on stages worldwide. This is your chance to gain essential skills for the modern dance industry, and these exciting routines will also be part of our musical theatre training and future presentational performances, including drama classes for kids.

Children performing a lively dance on stage.

Musical Theatre

Our Wednesday Musical Theatre classes provide an engaging blend of dance and singing lessons, along with acting techniques. Here, students have the opportunity to integrate their skills and explore various musical pieces. This is the moment where characterisation truly comes to life—whether through a dynamic dance routine, a compelling acting scene, or a vibrant chorus number. These classes include both vocal and physical warmups, leading into projects we plan to showcase in future productions. Additionally, we offer drama classes for kids that enhance their confidence and performance abilities as part of their musical theatre training.

Two young people having a serious conversation on stage.

Singing

Our Saturday singing classes are designed to teach students the importance of good technique, helping them prepare for both solo and group performances. Here at EMTA, we love to provide our students with the opportunity to develop new skills through our dance and singing lessons, which include learning harmonies in a chorus and exploring different styles of singing. The world of musical theatre is constantly evolving, offering a variety of genres to discover! We recognize that confidence plays a crucial role in this discipline, and we strive to create drama classes for kids that are both fun and inspiring.

Achievements

Student & Alumni success

Zoe Simon starred as Matilda in the West End. Leia O’Sullivan is currently performing in the UK touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.' Meanwhile, Amy Tucker was accepted into the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to study Acting from over 5,000 applicants, showcasing her talent nurtured through dance and singing lessons. Additionally, Lara Simon is currently performing in the UK tour of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' a perfect fit for those passionate about musical theatre training and drama classes for kids.

EMTA Performance oppurtunities

Students have showcased their talents in two West End children’s variety shows at Her Majesty’s Theatre, which included engaging performances enhanced by their dance and singing lessons. Additionally, they performed at two charity galas at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. From 2018 to 2021, sixty students participated in productions of Aladdin and Sleeping Beauty with Starcatcher Productions at the Bushey Arena and Twickenham Exchange theatres, benefiting from their drama classes for kids and musical theatre training. There’s an exciting future opportunity for students to perform at Disneyland Paris, along with annual trips to experience West End productions.