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Saturday Dance & Musical Theatre Training for Children Aged 5-18yrs in Cranbrook, Kent 🎭

In July 2000, 12 students came together to attend a musical theatre summer course. Little did we know then that this was going to lay the seeds of a new exciting company! The Creative Dance Company is now celebrating its 14th year and every week over 100 children attend Dance and Musical Theatre classes in The John Leakey Hall, Dulwich Prep School, Cranbrook. The Company is directed by Valerie McD

onald FRSA who is supported by an enthusiastic team of talented and committed teachers which include many West End and international performers, choreographers. Over the years many of the students have accomplished considerable achievements, including full scholarships to some of London's most prestigious Performing Arts Colleges. Students have also made it onto the West End stage, in shows such as Oliver, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Carmen, Cats, Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake & Nutcracker. As well as appearances on ITV's 'Come Dine with Me' and the 'Xtra Factor' students of all ages have succeeded in winning awards at the Cranbrook, Croyden and Hastings Festivals, with the Junior and Senior choirs being awarded Youth Choir of the Year in 2012 and 2013. We invest in our young students and their future, offering them performance opportunities and training that will both challenge them and allow them to develop individually as performers.

04/09/2026

R🎭 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Auditions for A Chorus Line: Teen Edition are almost here!

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time.
✨ Open to everyone aged 11–18
🎭 No Creative Dance membership required
⭐ Lots of roles available
🎶 Incredible music, big dance numbers and exciting ensemble opportunities

This could be the start of an unforgettable journey. Build confidence, develop your performance
skills, make new friends and become part of something special.

📅 Auditions: 13th September
🎭 Performances: 12th & 13th December
🎟 Register now and download your audition pack.
🔗 www.creativedanceevents.co.uk/youth-theatre

31/08/2026

✨ WHY JOIN YOUTH THEATRE?

At Youth Theatre @ Creative Dance, we don’t just rehearse a show. We help young performers
develop the skills, discipline and confidence to thrive both on and off the stage.

Our rehearsals are designed to challenge and inspire, giving members an authentic insight into
what it takes to create outstanding theatre.

✨ Confidence and resilience
🎭 Acting, singing and dance training
⏰ Commitment, punctuality and professionalism
🎬 Taking direction and working as part of a creative team
🤝 Collaboration, communication and leadership
⭐ Performance skills, stagecraft and storytelling
🎤 Working with experienced directors, choreographers, musical directors and vocal coaches
💛 Friendships, teamwork and unforgettable experiences

Open to everyone aged 11–18 – you don’t need to be a Creative Dance student to join

25/08/2026

✨ Graduate News ✨

We are so proud of our lovely who has done brilliantly in her A-Levels and is soon off to Performers Manchester to study on their Musical Theatre degree - congratulations Emmy 🌟🎓🎭

21/08/2026

Our Senior Singing Group sounding seriously good at Sissinghurst Castle! 🎶

No backing track, just some gorgeous voices and harmonies 🤍

So proud of this lot. Turn the sound up for this one! 🎧

20/08/2026

Disney 2027 is happening!!!

14/08/2026

🎭 AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Ready to take your place in the line?

Join the cast of A Chorus Line: Teen Edition and become part of Youth Theatre @ Creative
Dance.

✨ Open to everyone aged 11–18 – you do not need to be a Creative Dance student to
audition.

Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor or all three, we’d love to see you.

🎭 Lots of roles available
🎶 Incredible songs
💃 Big dance numbers
⭐ Huge ensemble opportunities

📅 Auditions: 13th September
🎭 Performances: 12th & 13th December
📍 The Dulwich School Cranbrook
🎟 Audition packs are now available!

Sign up today to download everything you need.

🔗 www.creativedanceevents.co.uk/youth-theatre

05/08/2026

✨ BIG NEWS...

Youth Theatre @ Creative Dance is back...

🎭 A CHORUS LINE: Teen Edition

This December, one of Broadway’s most iconic musicals is coming to Cranbrook!

✨ Huge production numbers
🎶 Brilliant songs
💃 Exciting choreography
🎭 Lots of roles and ensemble opportunities
⭐ A chance to challenge yourself, make new friends and perform in an unforgettable
production.

Open to everyone aged 11–18 – you do not need to be a Creative Dance student to audition.

Register your interest today to be the first to receive audition information and everything you
need to know.

🔗 www.creativedanceevents.co.uk/youth-theatre

Auditions
Broadway

11/04/2026

It may be sunny outside but that hasn’t stopped us looking back at our Christmas Show! 😍 what a fun and festive evening we all had!

08/04/2026

🎭 Senior Summer School 2026 🎭

🌟 Location: Dulwich Prep Cranbrook
🌟 Dates: 28th July to 2nd August
🌟 Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm
🌟 Ages: 11 to 18 years
🌟 Cost: £200

During the week’s course the cast will learn Dance techniques, Singing delivery, Drama skills, build on confidence, make new friends, and much more. They will be working in a fun and safe environment with teachers, who have worked in professional theatre, to learn and perform a show in just ONE WEEK!

www.creativedanceevents.co.uk/summer-schools

Address

Dulwich Prep Cranbrook
Cranbrook
TN173NP

Website

http://www.creativedanceco.co.uk/

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