This company was previously Helen O'Grady York and has now been rebranded as Drama Kids York
Call Us Today: 01904 492998 or 07309 880805 ¦ Email Us: york@dramakids.co.uk
Harlow Community Centre, Beckwith Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0BN
Drama Kids Drama Academy offers fun-filled drama school classes in Harrogate, designed to enhance your child’s development.
Drama, we believe, isn’t just an art: it also connects children to the deepest recesses of their spirit, supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Children come to drama class with differing levels of experience and ability. That’s why Drama Kids Drama Academy offers a range of class types to get every child thinking and moving creatively. Lower and upper primary school children are welcome, as are youth theatre students from year seven and up.
Classes begin with well-articulated instructions. Drama leaders project their voices in a way that encourages children to listen and respond to verbal direction.
We then work on physical coordination and expression, helping each student refine their style. In some classes, such as composite classes, students work on improvisation, learning how to move in relation to the story they are telling. In others, we work through scripted work and explore different genres. Youth theatre classes incorporate drama, presentation and public speaking skills. These help to grow children’s confidence and make them more expressive so that they can better communicate their performance talents.
Throughout it all, our goal is to ensure that every child is having fun. After all, that’s what drama is all about.
"Thanks lovely Caryn xxx you’re such a star xxx Thank you for all you’re doing in my children’s lives!"
'I think what you did with them yesterday was absolutely fabulous'
'A year ago I could never have imagined her standing centre stage saying a line on her own in front of all those people, so thank you- she loves drama!'
'It's amazing to see the children explore their creative styles.'
‘So glad to see everyone leaving drama with a big smile on their face every week’
"As somebody entering the acting world, I am very grateful to the training and skills I picked up from The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy."
"It was fabulous to see Amelia so animated after attending. She talked non-stop all the way home! Thank you and we look forward to the adventures to come!"
"Thanks so much Caryn, I am really excited for her to try it and you guys really seem like you know what you’re doing and have seen it many times before which is reassuring x"
‘Highly recommend this drama group with a bubbly and gregarious teacher who keeps it interesting week in, week out. It is the only thing my son has ever stuck with and has now been going for 6 years!’
‘The principal, Caryn, is fantastic with children of all ages and ability and gives them so much encouragement and praise. Caryn is truly inspirational and her commitment to the drama school is 2nd to none. I would recommend anyone to join this drama school whatever your age.’
‘The tuition is so professional and creative, developing not just public speaking and self-confidence but also building skills in story-telling and using imagination to problem solve. You can see the energy he gets from his time in class oozing out elsewhere.’
‘Caryn takes time to know each individual child, recognising strengths and also challenges,
treating them all as individuals but encouraging team work and the values of supporting each other also within a drama class that feels emotionally supportive and fun :)’
‘Our daughter absolutely loves attending drama classes and has really grown in confidence during her time at the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy. Caryn genuinely cares about each and every one of her students. We would highly recommend giving it a go!’
‘I swear she is a different child since starting your wonderful group (a few weeks ago). Her confidence has soared she absolutely loves it’
‘The Helen O'Grady Drama School is professional, personal and creates a warm and welcoming environment for children. 100% recommend.’
‘Helen O Grady have helped my son gain so much more self confidence. He loves his weekly class where he can Just be his self and have fun. He has been going for 3 years and absolutely loves it!’
‘My daughter joined this term and Caryn and her team could not have been more welcoming. The approach is very professional and my daughter loves being part of it and attending each week.’
‘My granddaughters have been attending over 4 years now and look forward to every Saturday - they are both very enthusiastic and up bright and early ready to go every Saturday they both get a lot out of it and not once have they ever not wanted to go’
The main goal of drama classes is to help children become more expressive.
Over time, drama school helps to develop your child in a positive and productive way. Students learn focus, communication, creativity and characterisation skills that enhance their performances. Physical movement boosts coordination and, eventually, matures into advanced expression, suitable for public performances. Likewise, speech-related activities heighten vocal skills and give children the tools they need to articulate themselves in a way that encourages others to listen. Students learn different mini scripts and improvisations each week.
In the Autumn term, we offer parents of primary-aged children the opportunity to watch the entire class. This gives you a chance to sample the curriculum and see performances that your children have been working on hard.
Drama Kids Drama School takes safeguarding seriously, protecting all young people and individuals at risk who take part in our sessions. We offer support to any student who requests help on a confidential basis in matters relating to safe-guarding.
Are you looking for free drama taster sessions? If so, you’re in luck: Drama Kids Drama Academy is committed to giving every child a chance to explore the joy of drama for themselves. These are a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn basic skills and see what taking up drama as an art form might entail. Get in touch with us today to book your child’s free session using whatever way is most convenient for you.
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Do you want to make sure your child enjoys the classes before joining? Book you first class today.
Our class sizes allow the teacher to bring out the best in every child. We firmly believe that positive praise should be given to every child at every class.
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