PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Music bursts out of class, followed by the silence of intense concentration and the roar of laughter as young performers from Kinder to Grade Twelve learn to how to shine.
Performing arts and music classes at Exitleft focus on developing the voice, body and imagination, teaching students how to work as a team, develop communication skills and become creative on demand. Singers need to learn to tell stories which is where developing acting and movement skills become important and actors need to be able to use their voices well which is best developed through learning singing.
At ExitLeft we are all about long-term growth. The majority of our students start with us in primary school and continue through to the end of their schooling. Our alumni talk about how much difference we have made to their lives and how much this makes them stand out from their peers. From the student whose presentation won her a place at Cambridge University to study Architecture, to law students using their performing arts skills in moots and musical theatre students coming out at the top of the acceptance lists for the Victorian College of the Arts whenever they audition – it doesn’t matter what career they end up choosing, we are seeing our programs make a difference.
For those students who do want to pursue a career in the performing arts, we provide the high-level training and skills to get them into the best national university courses. Our reputation for developing outstanding young performers is well known and see our students punching well above their weight at auditions around the country.
“Exitleft gave me the skills and confidence necessary to pursue a successful career in musical theatre. Ian Williams’s innovative method of teaching performing arts is masterful in its application for young people and adults alike. I couldn’t have asked for a better foundation in music and drama, which ultimately lead to my acceptance at the Victorian College of the Arts. I look back on my time at Exitleft with the fondest memories and am so grateful for their continuing support.” – Imogen, Australian musical theatre performer
IGNITE (K-2) CLASSES
Ignite the flame of your budding performer. The Exitleft program for Kinder to Grade 2 develops creativity and imagination through story and song. Kids are introduced to the basics of safe singing and acting technique, musicality, performance and movement and learn how to work together and follow direction. Watch your child bounce out of the car with absolute joy each week. Concerts and in-class performances for family and friends see Ignite students introduced to performing in a safe friendly environment.
ACCELERATE (Gr 3-6) CLASSES
Kids in Grade 3-6 will accelerate their skills in ExitLeft’s performance classes. They will learn to work as a team and be creative on demand. Through singing, acting and movement, Accelerate kids develop confidence, giving them the skills to perform in front of anyone. The primary years are when kids develop life-long friendships and Exitleft classes become the high point of the week.
Classes focus on developing safe and strong techniques in both singing and acting. Students will also be learning movement and stage skills.
BLAZE (Gr 7 – 12) CLASSES
Students Blaze their own trail in our Grade 7+ singing and acting classes. The studio feels like home, giving students a safe space to build amazing skills in interpretation and storytelling. Music bursts out of class, followed by the silence of intense concentration and the roar of laughter with impromptu ‘Glee Club’ style jam sessions breaking out. Blaze classes see students advance their singing and acting technical skills and hone their movement and stage craft as they work toward becoming elite-level performers.
Once they are in College, our programs bridge the gap between High school and University by pushing the envelope. There is a big jump in expectation from music and drama offered in high school to what is expected when students hit College and even more so for those who want to audition for the big performing arts Universities. Students learn to deliver music and scripts featuring adult concepts, build believable characters and get advice and feedback on their monologues and performance pieces.
INDIVIDUAL SINGING LESSONS
AVAILABLE TO IGNITE, ACCELERATE & BLAZE STUDENTS
People often ask why ExitLeft students appear fearless when they perform. From an early age all our students are expected to learn together in a group whenever possible. It is easier for developing students to pick up musical technique when they are learning with and from each other. When combined with our individualised music lessons it becomes a winning combination that achieves fast track results.
With technique being taught in class, our singing tutors focus on students’ individual vocal strengths and weaknesses. Material is carefully selected to challenge and grow each singer’s individual sense of style and performance. We work with students to build a safe foundation for their voice as it develops with puberty. We give them the tips and tricks for creating great performances from their very first solo on stage through to Uni music exams.
Select an individual lesson when you enrol and we will arrange a time that suits you.
SHINE WITH OUR BONUS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS
Students who take our the Accelerate and Blaze core classes have the opportunity to join the Advanced Singing Class, shine in our ExitLeft Musicals and Plays and perform at corporate and community events. There is no extra charge for being a part of these bonus programs.