We have Open Workshops: OW and Performance Groups: PG
Anyone can drop in to our open workshop sessions; entry to the performing groups is by auditions held once a year.
Monday
4.30 - 5.45 Dance 6 - 10 PG
6.00 - 7.15 Dance 11 - 15 PG
7.30 - 9.00 Dance 16 - 26 PG
7.30 - 9.00 Singing 16 - 26 PG
Tuesday
4.30 - 5.30 Dance/Drama 6 - 10 OW
4.30 - 5.30 Singing 6 - 10 OW
5.30 - 6.30 Singing 11 - 15 OW
6.00 - 7.00 Steel Pan 6 - 10 PG
7.15 - 8.15 Steel Pan 11 - 26 OW
Wednesday
4.30 - 5.30 Dance 6 to 10 OW
5.45 - 6.45 Dance 11 to 15 OW
7.00 - 8.30 Dance 16 to 26 OW
Thursday
4.30 - 5.45 Dance/Drama 6 - 10 PG
5.00 - 5.45 Ballet 6 - 10 OW (starts 18th Sept)
6.00 - 7.00 Ballet 6 - 10 OW (starts 18th Sept)
6.30 - 7.30 Drama 13 - 26 OW
There are no Workshops on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
About me: Paddington Arts is a Youth Arts organisation committed to developing talent and creativity in the community. We encourage young people to use the arts for self-expression and career development. The values at the heart of our work are access, excellence, education and fun.
We run a dedicated Performing Arts and Media Center for young people in West London, offering workshops in Dance, Drama, Video, Singing and Design and produce original work for stage and screen.
Paddington Arts offers a unique series of ‘stepping stones’ for local young people, many of whom will use the project, its workshops and activities all the way through from 6 years old to 16 plus. Our workshop approach has proved its success in enhancing life skills and developing talent and leadership abilities from the youngest age group upwards.
For its older visitors Paddington Arts offers a high standard of training and support, careers advice and guidance, including a network of referrals to potential employers and colleges and unique opportunities to work with professional artists, such as Choreographers, Theatre and Television Directors, Theatre Designers, Costume Designers – to create new and original work. Many members have gone on to work in the cultural industries, as performers, tutors and technicians, and to other arts and media courses and training.
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Weekly Workshop Classes in Dance, Singing and Drama
These workshops are open to young people between the ages of 6 and 26. They are held after school and evenings and last approximately 1 hour.
Performing Groups
Our Performing Groups are accessible by audition only, which are held annual at the end of the academic year. Currently there are the 6-10’s PG and the 11-15s. Each term our Performing Groups work with different choreographers and perform the works in a variety of shows and events held at Paddington Arts and other venues around London.
Paddington Arts Awards
These Awards are offered to all our members and consist of three levels at Bronze, Silver and Gold. They focus on achievement and attendance and are best for members who attend on a regular basis. Currently we offer Dance Award and Singing Award.
Milkshake Disco/Jus Jam
Every few weeks we run evening/late night disco’s for our younger members. Milkshake Disco (6.00pm – 9.00pm) is aimed at out 8 – 13 year olds and offers them a safe environment to dance, have fun, compete in our Talent Spot and drink milkshake! Jus Jam (7.00pm – 11.00pm) is for our 11 – 15 year olds and a touch more sophisticated in atmosphere and music choice. Please keep an eye on our calendar for up and coming dates.
Planet X
Every few weeks we run a day of sensory fun and play for our young people with special needs. Please keep an eye on our calendar for up and coming dates.
School Projects
We also do outreach work within local schools offering Dance and Drama. Every year the groups we work with visit each other in a ‘School Tour’, culminating in a final performance at Paddington Arts.
Holiday Projects
We also run half-term projects, summer school and carnival camp. Please message us for more information.
How to Join Us:
You may drop in anytime during term time for our open workshop classes. Please find our current timetable opposite. Each drop in class is £2.50.
Membership costs £16.00 for a year, this includes FREE workshops (any day), three newsletters a year and the chance to go on theatre trips at specially reduced prices.
