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Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Professional Wokingham dancing, singing and acting lessons for 50p

Aspiring Wokingham thespians, dancers and singers can hit the high notes with some tips from professional coaches at Wokingham Youth Centre this summer by taking class that cost just 50p a session.

Young people from the Wokingham Borough can take a leaf out of the kids from Fame’s book by attending coaching sessions to improve their singing skills as well as learning new dance moves and working on their dramatic performances.

The performing arts club, which runs every Monday evening at the Reading Road centre, offers young people aged between 12 and 18 years-old the chance to try new things as well as improve on their skills – through professional coaches.

From 6.30pm to 8pm the movers and shakers get to strut their stuff as dance coaching takes place, from 8pm to 9.30pm it is the turn of wannabe actors to tread the boards, and from 7pm to 9pm aspiring singers can hit the top notes with the help of professional voice coaches.

The Wokingham performing arts club is open for all young people in the borough to enjoy, regardless of experience, and only costs 50p per night.

In addition to the weekly sessions, anyone wanting intensive coaching to improve their skills over the summer break can attend a drama workshop at The Emmbrook School. The five-day programme will start on Monday August 4 and run until Friday August 8 – costing £50 for the whole week or £15 per day. There will then be a dance, drama and singing workshop running from Monday August 11 to Friday August 15 at The Emmbrook School for £50 for the whole week or £15 per day.

Cyril Sansum, performing arts coordinator, said: “Unlike most performing arts schools and courses we are able to offer advice and coaching from a variety of professionals for just 50p a session – which means it is accessible to all the Wokingham Borough’s young people.

“Whether you’re experienced or a complete novice there’s always the opportunity to pick up some tips at the performing arts club. Anyone can join in, whether you’re just looking to have some fun or get some professional help on becoming the next Shia LeBeouf or Hayden Panettiere, it’s all available at the performing arts club.”

There’s no need to book for the weekly sessions, just turn up. Anyone wanting to attend the week-long programmes in the summer holidays should reserve a place by calling (0118) 978 3610, where more information is also available.

Wokingham Borough Council