Performing Arts Classes in Liverpool

LIPA - Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts:
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) opened in 1996 to forge a new approach to performing arts training. We offer performing arts classes for 4 - 19 years old in our part-time performing arts academy called LIPA 4:19. We have over 450 students who attend LIPA 4:19 every week and we have been blessed with a huge pool of talent from around the North. Due to its popularity, we opened a new satellite school at Maghull High School in September 2008. providing training in acting, singing and dancing. The arts and entertainment industry needs multi-disciplined all-round performers, and LIPA 4:19 is designed to make you just that. Here you learn to sing, dance and act with fully qualified and enthusiastic tutors, who all have professional experience. All classes are carefully designed to reflect the correct stage of performing arts development for each age group, from young children through to teenagers.

LIPA 4:19 classes are split into six age groups:


Early start classes: 4 to 6 year olds:

These are split into two age groups:

- 4 – 5 year olds
- 5 – 6 year olds

These classes last for one and a half hours.

The Early Start classes are all about enhancing natural creativity and developing self confidence. The lessons are taught with warmth and a passion for acting, dancing and singing and there is plenty of fun a long the way.

- Singing:
Children will learn songs from different musical styles and enjoy general musicianship exercises. They will learn to recognise and understand rhythms.

- Dancing:
Dance is introduced using choreographed movement and physical exercise. Students develop balance and co-ordination as well as the ability to follow instruction and remember steps.

- Acting:
Games, exercises and themed workshops will stretch the imagination, build self-confidence and help with self expression. This will help language development and improve communication skills.


LIPA Academy for 7 to 15 year olds:

For students aged 7 - 15. Weekly lessons are 3 hours with 1 hour dedicated to each discipline.

Once students reach the age of 7, classes are split as follows:

- 7 – 9 year olds
- 10 – 12 year olds
- 13 – 15 year olds

All classes help to develop the skills and confidence that underpin any progress in the performing arts. They are designed to ensure that the student's journey to proficiency is fun, invigorating and rewarding.

- Singing:
We cover vocal technique training designed to secure the health and longevity of the voice, as well as developing understanding of how the body produces the sounds. We cover a wide range of music styles such as pop, musical theatre and jazz.

- Dancing:
The skills range includes choreography, stage presentation, physical and spatial awareness. Styles of dance include street jazz, musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary. These classes will help develop the body to use movement expressively.

- Acting:
Focus is placed on building knowledge and understanding of the acting process. Techniques include characterisation work and vocal projection. Students are encouraged to devise their own material as well as improvising with scripted material.


LIPA Academy for 16+:

For students aged 16-19. Weekly lessons are 3 hours with 1 hour dedicated to each discipline.

Designed for both experienced and newcomers to acting, dancing and singing. 16+ offers an exciting, fun environment for teenagers, wishing to experience challenging new activities, make new friends and try out new ideas.

- Singing:A wide variety of song styles are taught, including musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz. We teach breathing techniques and relevant anatomy and posture to ensure the health and longevity of the voice. Classes also cover harmonies and projection.

- Dancing:
We teach a variety of challenging dance styles such as street jazz, musical theatre and contemporary dance. These diverse, exciting styles of dance develop an understanding of movement and expression. Classes will also cover professional choreography, stage presentation and audition technique.

- Acting:
Classes provide students with a thorough understanding of technique and cover the underlying principles involved in acting. The techniques also develop social skills, communication and the ability to articulate thought. Classes cover characterisation skills, advanced improvisation work, mime, stage direction and audition technique.