Rising Stars is our fun and supportive drama, dance and musical theatre programme for children aged 6–9, based in Lacey Green near Princes Risborough.

Whether your child already loves performing or is trying it for the first time, they'll be encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills, make friends and discover the areas of performing arts they enjoy most — all at their own pace.

Rising Stars at a Glance

👧 Ages: 6–9

📅 When: Saturdays

🎭 Drama: 10:20–10:50am
💃 Dance: 10:50–11:20am
🎵 Musical Theatre: 11:20–11:50am

📍 Where: St John’s C of E School, Lacey Green, near Princes Risborough

✨ Choose what suits your child: Join us for one subject, combine two, or enjoy the full Rising Stars experience with all three.

⭐ FREE trial available

What happens in a Rising Stars class?

Every week, children enjoy dedicated sessions in drama, dance and musical theatre, with each lesson carefully planned to develop new skills while keeping learning engaging, creative and enjoyable.

🎭 Drama

Through drama games, improvisation, storytelling, character work and scripts, children develop acting, communication, creativity and performance confidence.

💃 Dance

Our dance classes introduce children to a wide variety of dance styles throughout the year, helping them become confident, versatile performers. Styles may include:

• Ballet • Lyrical • Contemporary • Street • Modern Theatre • Commercial • Jazz

Exploring different styles helps children develop coordination, musicality, technique and versatility while discovering the types of dance they enjoy most.

🎵 Musical Theatre

Children combine singing, acting and movement to bring songs and stories to life, developing stage presence, performance confidence and teamwork while having plenty of fun along the way.

Every lesson is carefully planned to be age-appropriate, engaging and encouraging, helping children grow in confidence while learning valuable performing arts skills.

Is Rising Stars right for my child?

Rising Stars is perfect for children aged 6–9, whether they're completely new to performing arts or already have some experience.

Rising Stars could be a great fit if your child:

• Loves acting, dancing or singing
• Enjoys being creative and using their imagination
• Would like to build confidence
• Wants to make friends and work with others
• Enjoys being active and learning new skills

Every child is encouraged to progress at their own pace in a friendly, supportive environment.

Building confidence through performing arts

More Than Performing: The skills children develop at Rising Stars reach far beyond the stage. Through drama, dance and musical theatre, they naturally practise communication, teamwork, listening, creativity, resilience and self-expression.

These are valuable skills that can support children at school, in friendships and in everyday life.

A Varied & Exciting Programme

One of the things that makes Rising Stars different is the variety. Children can experience drama, dance and musical theatre, with different dance styles, themes, routines and performance work introduced throughout the year.

This keeps classes fresh and exciting while helping children discover the areas of performing arts they enjoy most.

A Supportive Approach for Every Child

Every child is different. Some can't wait to get involved, while others need a little more time to feel comfortable — and that's absolutely fine.

We never pressure children to perform before they're ready. Instead, we gently build confidence through encouragement, achievable challenges and celebrating progress — big or small.

✓ DBS Checked | ✓ First Aid Trained | ✓ Fully Insured | ✓ Safeguarding Focused

Performance Opportunities

A key part of Stage Stars is giving children the opportunity to put their skills into practice. Throughout the year, Rising Stars work towards productions, alongside other demonstrations or special events where appropriate.

Taking part is always approached positively and supportively, helping children build confidence, experience the excitement of performing and feel proud of what they've achieved.

For children who would like to take their skills even further, there may also be opportunities to work towards LAMDA examinations, developing acting and communication skills while gaining nationally recognised qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need previous experience?

Not at all! Rising Stars welcomes complete beginners as well as children who have attended performing arts classes before.

Can my child choose which subjects they attend?

Yes! We understand that every child is different, which is why our classes are completely flexible.

Children can choose to attend Drama, Dance or Musical Theatre individually for £5 per class, combine any two subjects for £9, or enjoy the full performing arts experience by attending all three classes for just £13.

This allows your child to focus on the areas they already love or explore all three disciplines to become a confident, well-rounded performer. Many children enjoy experiencing the variety that drama, dance and musical theatre offer, while others prefer to specialise in one or two areas – the choice is entirely yours.

What dance styles do you teach?

Our dance classes introduce children to a wide variety of styles throughout the year, including ballet, lyrical, contemporary, street dance, modern theatre, commercial and jazz. This varied approach helps children become confident, versatile dancers while discovering the styles they enjoy most.

My child is quite shy. Will they enjoy it?

Lots of children feel a little nervous when trying something new. We create a warm, supportive environment where children can join in at their own pace, without pressure to perform before they feel ready.

We'll gently encourage them as they become more comfortable and celebrate their progress along the way.

Ready to Try Rising Stars?

Rising Stars takes place on Saturday mornings at St John's C of E School in Lacey Green, near Princes Risborough.

Whether your child already loves performing or is trying drama, dance or musical theatre for the first time, we'd love to welcome them along.

Book a FREE trial and let them experience the class before deciding whether to join.