TakeFlightAcademy

After a whole term online, we are delighted to be reopening our doors after Easter! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-1pm, for an exciting summer term in the dance & drama studios at Sydenham School! Alongside technical classes in Acting, Singing, Jazz and Ballet, each group will be working towards a professional film of a Musical Theatre song and dance number!! For further information and to book a free taster online, please see our website: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/saturday-school/ Full details of how we are keeping your child safe in studios during the pandemic: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/covid-19-info/ #singdanceact #professionalteachers #learntosoar #takeflight #freetasters

Hello! Our spring term gets underway next week and we can't wait to welcome our students back!! All classes will be running online during Lockdown 3.0, returning to the studios, every week, just as soon Government Guidance deems it safe to do so. This short video provides a sample of our student's incredible achievements online last term. We are offering FREE ONLINE TASTERS (spaces permitting) so do book in via our website if you are looking to provide a creative balance to your child's online learning experience!!! https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/ We look forward to hearing from you! Best wishes Leanne & Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy E. [email protected] T: 07736 469321

STRAIGHT UP ACTING Our Tuesday ACTING CLASSES are taking place in the professional drama studios at Sydenham School this term! FREE TASTERS available on TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER in our "COVID-SECURE" class "BUBBLES" of 15 students or less. Adop and practice new acting techniques, enjoy a huge variety of fun exercises and games, make new friends and develop vital self-confidence! Come and meet Emily Holt, our LAMDA trained professional teacher and see if this new style class from TF could suit your child or teen! Straight Up Acting Juniors (8-11 yrs) Tues 5.55pm-7.25pm 2 spaces remaining Straight Up Acting Seniors (12-16 yrs) Tues 7.30pm-9pm 3 spaces remaining For the full curriculum for these classes and to book a free taster, please see our website: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/after-school-acting-classes/ For more information on how we are keeping your child safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, see our website here: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/covid-19-info/

Dear all Following a professional Risk Assessment and in line with Government Guidelines, we are delighted to announce that we will be reopening our doors week commencing 28 September!! Our Saturday School, After School Acting and After School Musical Theatre strands are all offering studio-based, reduced class sizes, of 15 students or less: Autumn term places currently available: Saturday School: 13+ After School Acting: 7+, 11+ (limited) and 13+ After School Musical Theatre: 4-7 yrs and 11-14 yrs For further information on our classes and to book a free taster online, please see our website: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk Full details of how we are keeping your child safe during the Covid-19 pandemic can be found here: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/covid-19-info/ We can?t wait to welcome our fantastic returning students and all the newbies trying us out for the first time!! #singdanceact #professionalteachers #learntosoar #takeflight Leanne Panni, Stevie Tate-Bauer Directors, Take Flight Academy E: [email protected] M: 07736 469321 W: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

Hi all After the successful completion of our Lockdown Singing Challenge, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our third and final challenge - the Acting Challenge, open to local children and teenagers aged 4-18, you DO NOT have to be a student at TF Academy to enter!! THE ACTING CHALLENGE LAUNCHES: 22 JUNE 2020 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 13 JULY 2020 RESULTS ANNOUNCED: 17 JULY 2020 We?re delighted to have as our guest judge, established film and TV actress, Lorraine Stanley, who is currently playing the role of Karen Taylor in BBC Soap Opera, Eastenders. In 2018 she won a ?Best Newcomer? at the Soap Awards for her portrayal of the character. Lorraine has also appeared in many films including London to Brighton, Legend, Suffragette and Made in Dagenham. We are absolutely thrilled to be working with her as a judge for our Acting Challenge. All the information and instructions you need to enter, including suggested monologues and also poems, intended for our youngest entrants, 4-6 years, can be found here on the Lockdown Challenge page on our website. https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/lockdown-challenge/ We are continuing to raise money for NHS Charities Together this term, so once your child has completed their challenge, please support them and give generously to our Just Giving page on their behalf. We are currently at 65% of our target of ?1000 and we?d love to reach 100%! Please help us if you are in a position to do so! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/take-flight-academy-of-performing-arts Lorraine, Stevie and I are really looking forward to receiving your Acting Challenge video submissions!! Good luck all!! SINGING CHALLENGE WINNING SUBMISSIONS If you haven?t yet had the opportunity to view the brilliant winning video submissions for the Singing Challenge, these can now been accessed and viewed on our website here: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/lockdown-challenge-winning-submissions/ Best wishes Leanne & Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy [email protected] 07736 469321

Dear all We hope you and your families are well. The Lockdown Challenge is a series of FREE performing arts challenges, open to ALL local children aged 4-18, not only current Take Flight Academy students. Our intention is to provide a much needed creative balance to academic home-schooling and a way of keeping your child active in the performing arts whilst we are all in Lockdown. After the successful completion of our Lockdown Dance Challenge, we are delighted to announce the launch of the Lockdown Singing Challenge!! THE SINGING CHALLENGE LAUNCHES: 25 MAY 2020 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 15 JUNE 2020 RESULTS ANNOUNCED: 19 JUNE 2020 We?re excited to have as our guest judge, professional musical theatre actress, Alexia Khadime, who is currently appearing in The Prince of Egypt, in the West End. Alexia is a great friend of Take Flight Academy, having held acting through song workshops at our Saturday School and performed as our Guest Star at our Saturday School Showcase and we are absolutely thrilled to be working with her again as a judge for our Singing Challenge. All the information and instructions you need to enter, including suggested songs, lyrics and backing tacks can be found here on the Lockdown Challenge page on our website. https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/lockdown-challenge/ We are raising money for NHS Charities Together all this term, so once your child has completed their challenge, please support them and give generously to our Just Giving page on their behalf, if you are in a position to do so. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/take-flight-academy-of-performing-arts Alexia, Stevie and I are really looking forward to receiving your Singing Challenge video submissions!! Good luck all!! DANCE CHALLENGE WINNING SUBMISSIONS If you haven?t yet had the opportunity to view the brilliant winning video submissions for the Dance Challenge, these can now been accessed and viewed on a new area of our website here: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/lockdown-challenge-winning-submissions/ Best wishes, Leanne & Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy

Hi there Due to the continuing Coronavirus lockdown and Government advice on social distancing, we are currently unable to resume our classes. Given this, we are excited to announce THE LOCKDOWN CHALLENGE, an event that will run throughout the summer term. Participation is completely free of charge and the event is open to any local child/teen age 4-18, who wishes to take part. Please visit our new ?Take Flight Academy At Home? web page to find out all about how your child can take part in the Challenges and learn more about our exciting panel of ?industry professionals? who will be judging each stage and discover the PRIZES to be won!! You will also find all the necessary training videos from our TF teachers, along with tips, advice and instructions on how to assist your child/teen in completing and submitting their challenge videos by the stated deadlines. https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/lockdown-challenge/ The link is easy to share to your child/teen?s smart phone, tablet or lap-top, so they can access all the information themselves, with limited parental involvement required, as we appreciate we are all juggling our own work with home-schooling at the moment, which is no easy task! We?ve all been ?Clapping for Carers? every Thursday evening and to help motivate your child/teen, we will continue to raise money for NHS Charities Together throughout this term. One idea could be for immediate and extended family members to sponsor your child/teen to complete their Lockdown Challenges, in exchange for a donation to our Just Giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/take-flight-academy-of-performing-arts CHALLENGE ONE The first Lockdown Challenge is THE DANCE CHALLENGE. Launch and submission deadline dates are as follows, all the information required is available on the new ?Lockdown Challenge? web page, please follow the link above. THE DANCE CHALLENGE Launch: Wednesday 29 April Deadline for video submissions: Monday 18 May REMEMBER: Videos should be no more than 2 minutes long Results announced: Friday 22 May THE LOCKDOWN CHALLENGE is your child/teens chance to experience performing arts training whilst in lockdown, to raise money for the NHS, not to mention the fantastic opportunity to get their submissions in front of our panel of working professionals in the business!! Please click the above link to our website for full information on how to take part, please contact us with any queries or question you may have. Best wishes Leanne & Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts [email protected] 07736 469 320 07736 469 321

Dear all Booking is open for our exciting WEST END WORKSHOP taking place this Easter, Tuesday 14-Friday 17 April! Don?t miss out on our EARLY BIRD RATES ending on Friday 13 March. We are bringing together some fantastic industry professionals, including a professional MUSICAL DIRECTOR to work on a four day workshop of a musical, based in professional studios at Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD. Split into two age groups, each group will focus on material from our chosen shows as they work towards a fabulous LIVE SHOWCASE, performed to an invited audience of family and friends, on the final day. The Showcase is professionally filmed and all students will receive a copy (via Vimeo link) of their final performance! FOR AGES 7-10/11 (up to school year 6): PETER PAN: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Based on J.M. Barrie?s beloved tale about the boy who wouldn?t grow up and his band of Lost Boys, this is a heart-warming musical with a captivating score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe ? the award-winning song writing duo behind Disney and Cameron Mackintosh?s smash hit Mary Poppins. Stiles and Drewe?s Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure is a wonderful score that takes us on the adventure to Neverland with pathos and joy, giving us some great melodies and empathic styles that are not only thrilling to sing but also hold the truth of the story. We promise a fun filled workshop as the children sail away on a high-flying journey with Peter, Wendy, John, Michael & the Lost Boys as they work on sections of the script, songs and dance routines from this magical show! FOR AGES 11/12-18 (for school years 7+): COME FROM AWAY - The Multi Award winning Broadway and West End Show (currently running in London?s West End) Come From Away is set in the week following the September 11th attacks and tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in the province of Newfoundland, Canada. It opened on Broadway in March 2017, and became a critical and box office success, routinely playing to standing-room-only audiences even during previews. It was nominated for seven Tony awards including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Featured Actress in a Musical. The show then moved across the pong and opened in London?s West End in February 2019 - winning Best New Musical at The Olivier Awards! We invite all workshop attendees along to this fantastic four day workshop to learn more about the history of the production, the real events that inspired the production and work on material from the actual show! The guest industry professionals coming in to work on the material from Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure and Come From Away are as follows: LEANNE HARWOOD - Workshop Leader Leanne is our usual Workshop Leader and we are thrilled she will be joining us once again. As well as being a fantastic teacher, she has also had years of experience in the profession and has performed in many West End Shows and UK Tours including; MAMMA MIA, FOOTLOOSE, GREASE, THE WEDDING SINGER & LA CAGE AUX FOLLES! SHERIDAN LLOYD - Musical Director Sheridan is an accomplished Musical Director having worked on shows such CATS, BUDDY HOLLY, OKLAHOMA and as WEST END ASSISTANT MD on DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS. He also has lots of experience with working with children / young performers in choirs and ensemble groups. CLAIRE LEARIE - Workshop Assistant Claire is our current "Musical Theatre" After School Class Leader. She trained at the famous Doreen Bird College and made her professional debut in the Madness Musical OUR HOUSE! On the final day of the workshop we are delighted to confirm that the students will be visited by current "COME FROM AWAY" WEST END CAST MEMBER: JENNIFER TIERNEY Jennifer has just renewed her contract in COME FROM AWAY having opened with the original London West End Cast last February. She will be coming in to visit the students on their final day, to offer her expertise on the show and also hold a Q&A. If we?re lucky enough, she may even perform one of the songs from the show in our SHOWCASE! EASTER WORKSHOP TUESDAY 14 ? FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2020 Sydenham School (Dance and Drama Studios) Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD 10am ? 4pm each day (Showcase: 3.30pm on Friday) For ages 7-18 years Early Bird Rate*: ?170 (?136 siblings) Standard Rate*: ?195 (?156 siblings) SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: Book by FRIDAY 13 MARCH for the following rates: ?170 per child (normally ?195) 20% discount for any younger siblings: ?136 Book after FRIDAY 13 MARCH and the following rates apply: ?195 per child 20% discount for younger siblings: ?156 BOOKING OPEN! This is promising to be an exciting and inspirational week for all attendees! Please contact us NOW to book your child?s place and avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited and previous workshops have filled up quickly. A ?50 per child, non-refundable deposit secures your place. Balance to be paid in full no later than FRIDAY 3 APRIL. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable due to the high cost of our venue and the difficulties involved in filling last minute places. If we are full with a waiting list in operation, we will of course return your deposit. Many thanks and best wishes, Leanne & Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy

Is your child passionate about singing, acting and dancing? Come and experience the NEXT LEVEL in TRIPLE THREAT TRAINING at Take Flight Academy's unique SATURDAY SCHOOL run by West End professionals, in fully equipped studios at Sydenham School! We are now taking bookings for our next FREE TASTER DAYS taking place on SATURDAY 11, 18 & 23 JANUARY 2020! Limited spaces now available in age groups 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 years. Our 13+ age group is full but do get in touch to join our waiting list. SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Classes are held on Saturday from 10am - 2pm, within the highly professional and fully equipped dance, drama and music studios at: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD Our unique 4-hour session, run by West End professionals, will include thorough, energised and focused technical classes in which students can really develop their "triple threat" skills of singing, dancing and acting. Given the hi-energy nature of our course, we are only accepting children and young people from the age of 7 through to 18. In classes split into age groups, all students take: - Drama - Jazz Dance (for choreography) - Musical Theatre Ballet (for technique) - Group Singing Giving our students a longer weekly session of 4 hours, rather than the standard 3, means we can provide not only a fantastic technical course, covering many aspects of the performing arts world, but also the following valuable "added extras" at NO additional cost. -Professional filming of performances -Small group singing lessons in addition to the group choral singing class (2-3 per term) -Masterclasses conducted by guest teachers from the West End and performing arts world All students take part in our end of year Showcase, performed in a professional theatre - an amazing experience for all involved! NEXT FREE,NO OBLIGATION,TASTER SESSIONS ? 11, 18 & 23 JANUARY 2020 The taster is a chance for your child to come along and experience what our unique course offers, as well as meet our fantastic team of teachers. https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/saturday-school/ For more information and to book your child's place on our free taster session: T: 07736 469321 E: [email protected] W: [www.takeflightacademy.co.uk] Many thanks and we hope to hear from you soon! Leanne and Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy

Is your child passionate about singing, acting and dancing? Come and experience the NEXT LEVEL in TRIPLE THREAT TRAINING at Take Flight Academy's unique SATURDAY SCHOOL run by West End professionals, in fully equipped studios at Sydenham School! We are now taking bookings for our next FREE TASTER DAYS taking place on SATURDAY 11, 18 & 23 JANUARY 2020! Limited spaces now available in age groups 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 years. Our 13+ age group is full but do get in touch to join our waiting list. SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Classes are held on Saturday from 10am - 2pm, within the highly professional and fully equipped dance, drama and music studios at: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD Our unique 4-hour session, run by West End professionals, will include thorough, energised and focused technical classes in which students can really develop their "triple threat" skills of singing, dancing and acting. Given the hi-energy nature of our course, we are only accepting children and young people from the age of 7 through to 18. In classes split into age groups, all students take: - Drama - Jazz Dance (for choreography) - Musical Theatre Ballet (for technique) - Group Singing Giving our students a longer weekly session of 4 hours, rather than the standard 3, means we can provide not only a fantastic technical course, covering many aspects of the performing arts world, but also the following valuable "added extras" at NO additional cost. -Professional filming of performances -Small group singing lessons in addition to the group choral singing class (2-3 per term) -Masterclasses conducted by guest teachers from the West End and performing arts world All students take part in our end of year Showcase, performed in a professional theatre - an amazing experience for all involved! NEXT FREE,NO OBLIGATION,TASTER SESSIONS ? 11, 18 & 23 JANUARY 2020 The taster is a chance for your child to come along and experience what our unique course offers, as well as meet our fantastic team of teachers. https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/saturday-school/ For more information and to book your child's place on our free taster session: T: 07736 469321 E: [email protected] W: [www.takeflightacademy.co.uk] Many thanks and we hope to hear from you soon! Leanne and Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy

NEW! FROM TAKE FLIGHT ACADEMY Dear all Our new mid-week ACTING CLASSES launched last week in the professional drama studios at Sydenham School. We are offering FREE TASTERS throughout this term if your child/teen would like to come along and try out this new format class from Take Flight Academy!! Our Artistic Director and course leader, EMILY HOLT has a long career in the performing arts industry and trained in acting at the prestigious LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). A local mother, Emily has a young family and whilst still working professionally as Movement Director for stage & screen, she also teaches on the BA Acting & Foundation courses at LAMDA and sits on the audition panels for prospective new students. It?s safe to say these new classes are in very safe hands and we are delighted to have Emily on board at Take Flight Academy!!! As participants in our ACTING CLASSES, students will adopt an array of new acting skills and techniques from around the world, experience a huge variety of fun exercises and games, perform in our own unique adaptation of a play at the end of the year AND importantly, build the vital self-confidence that will help them really Take Flight in life! In addition, the curriculum for our older students mirrors adult professional acting training and provides great support and foundation for both Drama & English GCSEs, National Youth Theatre auditions, Brit school or other drama school auditions. Initially we are launching with two classes from this September: STRAIGHT UP ACTING (ALMOST FULL) Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Tuesday 6-45-8.45pm Ages 12-16 ?220 FREE TASTERS: available throughout his term, spaces permitting FROM PLAY TO PLAYS Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Thursday 6-7.30pm Ages 8-11 ?165 FREE TASTERS: available throughout his term, spaces permitting The age splits for these classes are provisional and we have some flexibility, so if you are interested but are unsure of where your child sits best, please do get in touch to discuss. Links to the Acting Classes page on our website which includes our full termly plan is below: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/after-school-acting-classes/ If you?d like further information or to book your child/teen onto our FREE TASTER sessions you can do so online via our website by following the link above or call 07736 469321. We hope you find these exciting new classes of interest! Warm regards, Leanne Director/Business Manager Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts

NEW! FROM TAKE FLIGHT ACADEMY Dear all We?d love to tell you about our mid-week ACTING CLASSES launching this September in the professional drama studios at Sydenham School. We are thrilled to announce that these new classes will be taught by EMILY HOLT. Emily has a long career in the performing arts industry and trained in acting at the prestigious LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). A local mother, Emily has a young family and whilst still working professionally as Movement Director for stage & screen, she also teaches on the BA Acting & Foundation courses at LAMDA and sits on the audition panels for prospective new students. It?s safe to say these new classes are in very safe hands and we are delighted to have Emily on board at Take Flight Academy!!! As participants in our ACTING CLASSES, students will adopt an array of new acting skills and techniques from around the world, experience a huge variety of fun exercises and games, perform in our own unique adaptation of a play at the end of the year AND importantly, build vital that will really help them to Take Flight in life! In addition, the curriculum for our older students mirrors adult professional acting training and provides great support and foundation for both Drama & English GCSEs, National Youth Theatre auditions, Brit school or other drama school auditions. Initially we are launching with two classes from this September: STRAIGHT UP ACTING Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Tuesday 6-45-8.45pm Ages 12-16 ?220 FREE TASTER: Tuesday 9th September FROM PLAY TO PLAYS Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Thursday 6-7.30pm Ages 8-11 ?165 FREE TASTER: Thursday 11th September The age splits for these classes are provisional and we have some flexibility, so if you are interested but are unsure of where your child/teen sits best, please do get in touch to discuss. Interest pending, we plan to add a third class further breaking up the age groups. Links to the Acting Classes page on our website which includes the full termly plan is below: https://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/after-school-acting-classes/ If you?d like further information or to book your child/teen onto our FREE TASTER sessions you can do so online via our website www.takeflightacademy.co.uk or call 07736 469321. We hope you find these exciting new classes of interest! Warm regards, Leanne Director/Business Manager Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts

NEW! FROM TAKE FLIGHT ACADEMY Dear all We?d love to tell you about our new mid-week ACTING CLASSES launching this September in the professional drama studios at Sydenham School. We are thrilled to announce that these new classes will be taught by EMILY HOLT. Emily has a long career in the performing arts industry and trained in acting at the prestigious LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). A local mother, Emily has a young family and whilst still working professionally as Movement Director for stage & screen, she also teaches on the BA Acting & Foundation courses at LAMDA and sits on the audition panels for prospective new students. It?s safe to say these new classes are in very safe hands and we are delighted to have Emily on board at Take Flight Academy!!! As participants in our ACTING CLASSES, students will adopt an array of new acting skills and techniques from around the world, experience a huge variety of fun exercises and games, perform in our own unique adaptation of a play at the end of the year AND importantly, build vital self-confidence and make new friends! In addition, the curriculum for our older students mirrors adult professional acting training and provides great support and foundation for both Drama & English GCSEs, National Youth Theatre auditions, Brit school or other drama school auditions. Initially we are launching with two classes from this September: STRAIGHT UP ACTING Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Tuesday 6-45-8.45pm Ages 12-16 ?220 FREE TASTER: Tuesday 9th September FROM PLAY TO PLAYS Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Thursday 6-7.30pm Ages 8-11 ?165 FREE TASTER: Thursday 11th September The age splits for these classes are provisional and we have some flexibility, so if you are interested but are unsure of where your child/teen sits best, please do get in touch to discuss. Interest pending, we plan to add a third class further breaking up the age groups. Links to the Acting Classes page on our website which includes the full termly plan is below: http://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/after-school-acting-classes/ If you?d like further information or to book your child/teen onto our FREE TASTER sessions you can do so online via our website www.takeflightacademy.co.uk or call 07736 469321. We hope you find these exciting new classes of interest! Warm regards, Stevie & Leanne Directors Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts

Hi there Due to unprecedented demand for places for our "sold out" Filmmaking Summer School, we've just added an extra facilitator from Chocolate Films Workshops which means we can add a 4th "crew" of 10 students, 5 places have already gone and we have 5 still remaining! Read on for full details below and please get in touch ASAP if you are interested for your child/teen... We?d like to tell you about our new FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, taking place at SYDENHAM SCHOOL this summer! We are working in association with CHOCOLATE FILMS, to present ?SCRIPT TO SCREEN?, an exciting FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, in which your child/teen will learn how to SCRIPT, ACT, SHOOT and EDIT their own movie, alongside some of London?s leading filmmakers! ?SCRIPT TO SCREEN? SUMMER WORKSHOP MONDAY 5 ? FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2019 Sydenham School (main school hall and on location around the site) Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD 10am ? 4pm each day For ages 7-16 years (working in film crews split by age) CHOCOLATE FILMS WORKSHOPS, based in Battersea, is a UK leader in the training of filmmaking and media skills. They run a range of projects with schools, colleges, broadcasters and leading arts organisations including The National Gallery, TATE, Barbican and The National Maritime Museum. All their workshops are facilitated by practicing film makers from CHOCOLATE FILMS, an award winning video production company based in London and Glasgow. Running over 5 days, the ?SCRIPT TO SCREEN? workshop will provide your child/teen with in-depth training from professionals using high quality equipment. The workshop will provide valuable experience in acting on camera, directing a short film drama and production design on a shoe-string! In film crews split by age, participants will have the opportunity to take on various roles such as director, script writer, actor, camera operator, sound person and editor to name a few! The workshop will be held in the safe environment of Sydenham School, home to our term-time Saturday School, based in the main school hall, but also shooting on location in and around the school site! A copy of the final film produced by each film crew will be sent to all participants via We Transfer at the end of the workshop. For more information on Chocolate Films Workshops please see: [www.chocolatefilmsworkshops.co.uk] BOOKING AND PAYMENT TERMS We are so excited to provide this incredible opportunity for local children and young people! It promises to be a hugely creative, inspirational week for all involved, so don?t miss out and contact us NOW to book your child/teen?s place! COST: Early Bird: ?250 / ?220 for siblings (bookings made by Friday 7 June) Standard: ?270 / ?240 for siblings (bookings made after Friday 7 June) NB: EARLY BIRD RATES ARE VALID FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AND END STRICTLY ON FRIDAY 7 JUNE AFTER WHICH STANDARD RATES WILL APPLY PAYMENT TERMS: If you book in early enough, we will be able to invoice you in two parts, across two months to make payment more manageable. For example: 50% invoiced now, due for payment by 1 June latest 50% invoiced early June, due for payment by 1 July latest Early booking is advised as previous workshops have filled up quickly and places are limited. More information can be found at: http://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/holiday-workshops/ Please get in touch with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Best wishes, Leanne Director / Business Manager Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts w: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk T: 07736 469321 E: [email protected]

Hi there We?d like to tell you about our new FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, taking place at SYDENHAM SCHOOL this summer! We are working in association with CHOCOLATE FILMS, to present ?SCRIPT TO SCREEN?, an exciting FILMMAKING WORKSHOP, in which your child/teen will learn how to SCRIPT, ACT, SHOOT and EDIT their own movie, alongside some of London?s leading filmmakers! ?SCRIPT TO SCREEN? SUMMER WORKSHOP MONDAY 5 ? FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2019 Sydenham School (main school hall and on location around the site) Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD 10am ? 4pm each day For ages 7-16 years (working in film crews split by age) CHOCOLATE FILMS WORKSHOPS, based in Battersea, is a UK leader in the training of filmmaking and media skills. They run a range of projects with schools, colleges, broadcasters and leading arts organisations including The National Gallery, TATE, Barbican and The National Maritime Museum. All their workshops are facilitated by practicing film makers from CHOCOLATE FILMS, an award winning video production company based in London and Glasgow. Running over 5 days, the ?SCRIPT TO SCREEN? workshop will provide your child/teen with in-depth training from professionals using high quality equipment. The workshop will provide valuable experience in acting on camera, directing a short film drama and production design on a shoe-string! In film crews split by age, participants will have the opportunity to take on various roles such as director, script writer, actor, camera operator, sound person and editor to name a few! The workshop will be held in the safe environment of Sydenham School, home to our term-time Saturday School, based in the main school hall, but also shooting on location in and around the school site! A copy of the final film produced by each film crew will be sent to all participants via We Transfer at the end of the workshop. For more information on Chocolate Films Workshops please see: https://www.chocolatefilmsworkshops.co.uk BOOKING AND PAYMENT TERMS We are so excited to provide this incredible opportunity for local children and young people! It promises to be a hugely creative, inspirational week for all involved, so don?t miss out and contact us NOW to book your child/teen?s place! COST: Early Bird: ?250 / ?220 for siblings (bookings made by Friday 7 June) Standard: ?270 / ?240 for siblings (bookings made after Friday 7 June) NB: EARLY BIRD RATES ARE VALID FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AND END STRICTLY ON FRIDAY 7 JUNE AFTER WHICH STANDARD RATES WILL APPLY PAYMENT TERMS: If you book in early enough, we will be able to invoice you in two parts, across two months to make payment more manageable. For example: 50% invoiced now, due for payment by 1 June latest 50% invoiced early June, due for payment by 1 July latest Early booking is advised as previous workshops have filled up quickly and places are limited. More information can be found at: http://takeflightacademy.co.uk/classes/holiday-workshops/ Please get in touch with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Best wishes, Leanne Leanne Panni Director/Business Manager Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts E: [email protected] M: 07736 469321 W: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

SUMMER ?WEST END? WORKSHOP INFORMATION Our exciting ?WEST END? Workshop taking place this summer is a chance for your child/teen to work with some of London?s top performers, learning scripts, songs and fun routines from the actual shows! TAKE FLIGHT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER WEST END WORKSHOP MONDAY - FRIDAY 6-10 AUGUST 2018 Sydenham School (Dance and Drama Studios) Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD 10am ? 4pm each day, Showcase: 3.30pm on Friday) For 7-18 years Early Bird Rate*: ?195 (?156 siblings) *Book by Friday 6 July Standard rate: ?220 (?176 siblings) We are thrilled to announce our guest West End teachers and the shows we will be focusing on: JENNIFER TIERNEY - currently playing Mamma Bear in the UK tour of ?SHREK THE MUSICAL?! NORMAN BOWMAN - from the Original West End cast of ?42ND STREET? LEANNE HARWOOD - ex West End performer and our Workshop Leader. Leanne will be focusing on the current Olivier Winning West End hit ?HAMILTON" The first four days will consist of our students working on material from three different shows directed by our West End professionals. The final day is "Show Day? where the students bring together all they have learned throughout the week, finishing with a fabulous Showcase performed to an invited audience of family and friends. The Showcase is professionally filmed and all students will receive a copy (via Vimeo link) of their final performance! The Summer Workshop will be held in the fabulous and very safe environment of Sydenham School, in the professional dance and drama studios that are also home to our term-time Saturday School. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: Book by Friday 6 July for the following rates: ?195 per child (normally ?220) 20% discount for any younger siblings (?156) Book after Friday 6 July and the following rates apply: ?220 per child 20% discount for younger siblings (?176) BOOKING NOW OPEN!!!!! Please contact us NOW to book your child?s place and avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited and previous workshops have filled up quickly. A ?50 per child, non-refundable deposit secures your place. Balance to be paid in full no later than Friday 20 July, 2 weeks prior to the Workshop taking place. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable due to the high cost of our venue and the difficulties involved in filling last minute places. If we get to the point where we are full with a waiting list in operation, we will of course return your deposit. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!! Many thanks and best wishes, Leanne and Stevie TAKE FLIGHT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS E: [email protected] T: 07736 469320 / 07736 469321 W: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

Dear all Looking for ways to keep your child / teen occupied during the long Easter holiday?! Book now for our amazing Easter ?West End? Workshop, a chance for your child/teen to work with some of London?s top performers, learning scripts, songs and fun routines from the actual shows! TAKE FLIGHT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS EASTER ?WEST END? WORKSHOP MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-13 APRIL 2018 Sydenham School (Dance and Drama Studios) Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD 10am ? 4pm each day, Showcase: 3.30pm on Friday) For 7-18 years ?220 (?176 siblings) The first four days will consist of our students working on material from four different shows directed by four West End professionals. The final day is "Show Day? where the students bring together all they have learned throughout the week, culminating in a fabulous Showcase performed to an invited audience of family and friends. The Showcase is professionally filmed and all students will receive a copy (via Vimeo link) of their final performance! The Easter Workshop will be held in the fabulous and very safe environment of Sydenham School, in the professional dance and drama studios that are also home to our term-time Saturday School. We are thrilled to announce our guest West End teachers and the shows we will be focusing on: Holly Dale Spencer - just finished playing Grace Farrell in the West End show ?ANNIE?! Adam Linstead - ex-resident director of ?LES MISERABLE? Hayley Doyle - playwright & author who also performed in ?Mamma Mia? (the students will be devising their own play/musical with Hayley) Leanne Harwood - from the musical ?Grease?! (Our Workshop Leader) An immediate ?50 per child, non-refundable deposit secures your place. Balance to be paid in full no later than FRIDAY 30 MARCH. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable due to the high cost of our venue and the difficulties involved in filling last minute places. If we get to the point where we are full with a waiting list in operation, we will of course return your deposit. CONTACT US NOW TO BOOK YOUR CHILD/TEEN?S PLACE!! Many thanks and best wishes, Leanne and Stevie (Directors, Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts) Leanne Panni Business Manager / Director Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts E: [email protected] M: 07736 469321 W: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

Final few places remaining at our popular performing arts Saturday School for ages 7-18. If your child/teen loves to sing, dance and act, do bring them along to our next FREE TASTER DAYS on SATURDAY 6 & 13 JANUARY! SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Classes are held on Saturday from 10am - 2pm, within the highly professional and fully equipped dance, drama and music studios at: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD Our unique 4-hour session, run by West End professionals, will include thorough, energised and focused technical classes in which students can really develop their "triple threat" skills of singing, dancing and acting. Given the hi-energy nature of our course, we are only accepting children and young people from the age of 7 through to 18. In classes split into age groups, all students take: - Drama - Jazz Dance (for choreography) - Musical Theatre Ballet (for technique) - Group Singing Giving our students a longer weekly session of 4 hours, rather than the standard 3, means we can provide not only a fantastic technical course, covering many aspects of the performing arts world, but also the following valuable "added extras" at NO additional cost. -Professional filming of performances -Private or small group singing lessons in addition to the group choral singing class (2-3 per term) -Masterclasses conducted by guest teachers from the West End and performing arts world All students take part in our end of year ?Showcase", performed in a professional theatre - an amazing experience for all involved! NEXT FREE,NO OBLIGATION,TASTER SESSIONS ? 6 & 13 JANUARY 2018 The taster is a chance for your child to come along and experience what our unique course offers, as well as meet our fantastic team of teachers. [takeflightacademy.co.uk] For more information and to book your child's place on our free taster session: T: 07736 469321 E: [email protected] W: [www.takeflightacademy.co.uk] Many thanks and we hope to hear from you soon! Leanne and Stevie Directors, Take Flight Academy

We have just 7 places remaining at our popular performing arts Saturday School for ages 7-18. Why not come along to our next FREE TASTER on SATURDAY 6 JANUARY and try us out for yourselves! SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Classes are held on Saturday from 10am - 2pm, within the highly professional and fully equipped dance, drama and music studios at: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD Our unique 4-hour session, taught by West End professionals, will include thorough, energised and focused technical classes in which students can really develop their "triple threat" skills of singing, dancing and acting. Given the hi-energy nature of our course, we are only accepting children and young people from the age of 7 through to 18. In classes split into age groups, all students take: - Drama - Jazz Dance (for choreography) - Musical Theatre Ballet (for technique) - Group Singing Giving our students a longer weekly session of 4 hours, rather than the standard 3, means we can provide not only a fantastic technical course, covering many aspects of the performing arts world, but also the following valuable "added extras" at NO additional cost. -Professional filming of performances -Private or small group singing lessons in addition to the group choral singing class (2-3 per term) -Masterclasses conducted by guest teachers from the West End and performing arts world All students take part in our end of year ?Showcase", performed in a professional theatre - an amazing experience for all involved! FREE, NO OBLIGATION TASTER SESSION ? SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY The taster is a chance for your child to come along and experience what our unique course offers, as well as meet our fantastic team of teachers. [takeflightacademy.co.uk] For more information and to book your child's place on our free taster session: T: 07736 469321 E: [email protected] W: [www.takeflightacademy.co.uk] Many thanks and we hope to hear from you soon! Leanne and Stevie Take Flight Academy

Due to popular demand are opening our 4th and final Saturday School class this September! SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Classes are held on Saturday from 10am - 2pm, within the highly professional and fully equipped dance, drama and music studios at: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD Our unique 4-hour session, taught by West End professionals, will include thorough, energised and focused technical classes in which students can really develop their "triple threat" skills of singing, dancing and acting. Given the hi-energy nature of our course, we are only accepting children and young people from the age of 7 through to 18. In classes split into age groups, all students take: - Drama - Jazz Dance (for choreography) - Musical Theatre Ballet (for technique) - Group Singing Giving our students a longer weekly session of 4 hours, rather than the standard 3, means we can provide not only a fantastic technical course, covering many aspects of the performing arts world, but also the following valuable "added extras" at NO additional cost. -Professional filming of performances -Private or small group singing lessons in addition to the group choral singing class (2-3 per term) -Masterclasses conducted by guest teachers from the West End and performing arts world All students take part in our end of year ?Showcase", performed in a professional theatre - an amazing experience for all involved! FREE, NO OBLIGATION TASTER SESSION ? SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER The taster is a chance for your child to come along and experience what our unique course offers, as well as meet our fantastic team of teachers. http://takeflightacademy.co.uk/our-story/our-team/ For more information and to book your child's place on our free taster session: T: 07736 469321 E: [email protected] W: http://www.takeflightacademy.co.uk Many thanks and we hope to hear from you soon! Take Flight Academy

LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING ON OUR SUMMER ?WEST END? WORKSHOP!! A chance for your child to work with some of London?s top performers! We are thrilled to announce the West End professionals who will be joining us: LUCY THATCHER FROM ?MATILDA THE MUSICAL? WAYNE FITZSIMMONS FROM ?BILLY ELLIOT? TAOFIQUE FOLARIN FROM ?THE LION KING? LEANNE HARWOOD FROM ?FOOTLOOSE? WORKSHOP INFORMATION: Monday 31 July ? Friday 4 August Sydenham School (Dance Studio) Dartmouth Road Se26 4RD 10am-4pm (Showcase Friday approx. 3.15pm) For 7-16 years Students will be working alongside our West End professionals on scripts and routines from our featured shows, culminating in an exciting ?Showcase? for parents and friends, which is professionally filmed so every child leaves with a record of their final performance. OUR STANDARD WORKSHOP RATE IS ?220 (?176 FOR SIBLINGS) FOR THE WEEK. TO BOOK AT THE DISCOUNTED RATE OF ?195 (?156 FOR SIBLINGS), PLEASE MENTION THE EDF WHEN CONTACTING US. TO BOOK: EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 07736 469321 WEB: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

"WEST END" EASTER WORKSHOP FOR 7-16 YR OLDS! MON 3RD - FRI 7TH APRIL AT SYDENHAM SCHOOL - BOOKING NOW! A chance for your child to work with some of London's top performers at our "West End" Easter Workshop! We are proud to announce our teachers: Tasha Sheridan from "School of Rock", Ruthie Stephens from "Guys & Dolls", Leanne Harwood from "Mamma Mia" and our Founder/Director, Stevie Tate-Bauer from "Wicked"! Places are booking now at the "Early Bird" rate of ?195 (20% discount for younger siblings). Offer ends Friday 17th February after which the standard rate of ?220 will apply. Get in touch now to avoid disappointment: Don't Dream it! Be it! 💫🌟 E: [email protected] T: 07736 469321 W: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

Our Theatre School is looking for Singing Teachers for future contracts. Please get in touch if interested or know of anyone who may be. Thanks in advance! Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts - South East London ?25 an hour - Part-time We are a professional performing arts school seeking a confident and vibrant singing teacher, who is passionate about nurturing the next generation of performers. The position requires covering a variety of styles including musical theatre and pop to groups of mixed ability students aged 7-18. Experience of teaching basic vocal technique and harmony work is essential and the ideal candidates would have experience in challenging students individually and as an ensemble. Our students work with both backing tracks and live piano, so it would be preferable, although not essential for applicants to have piano skills in addition. An enhanced DBS check is required; if one is not currently held the applicant must be prepared to cover this cost. Our school runs for 36 weeks of the year split into 3 terms of 12 weeks each - Hours of work are 10am-2pm, based in Forest Hill, South East London. If you feel you may be suitable for this role which commences on Saturday 7 January 2017, please get in touch with your C.V. ASAP - [email protected] www.takeflightacademy.co.uk

Hi all We are Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts and we want to give a big shout out for local East Dulwich Design Studio RAISED BY BEARS. Over the course of the last 9 months we have been working closely with Director Bryan Campbell on our new brand identity, website and print design prior to the launch of our new Saturday School in September. We are so pleased with the results we thought it only right and proper to bring Bryan's work for us to the attention of other local businesses in the area. I attach a version of our new logo and please take a look at our new website: www.takeflightacademy.co.uk Bryan showed enormous skill in listening to and interpreting our brief and has always gone and continues to go above and beyond the call of duty in supporting us through our rebrand and launch. His Design Studio is an enormous asset to the area and I urge anyone looking for similar services to give him a call and have a chat. Bryan's website can be found at www.raisedbybears.co.uk, you can call him on 07720 712553 or email [email protected]. Leanne and Stevie, Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts

We are Take Flight Academy of Performing Arts and we are seeking a Drama Teacher for our new Saturday School,launching on September 17th in the professional studios at Sydenham School. We are offering top quality training for students aged 7-18 years, so experience of teaching children (ideally from 7+) is essential. If you are interested please email your CV to [email protected] and see our website for more information about our school www.takeflightacademy.co.uk