AGES 12 – 18
WEEKLY SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR
THIS CLASS IS ACTION-PACKED FUN!
Students have an hour of singing, acting, stage technique and through the medium of drama specific life skill’s themes are explored each week. The second hour of the class is dance/hip hop training. Even though there are larger numbers in this class, great care is taken to give each student equal opportunity to develop further talent. The emphasis is on building confidence and having fun rather than creating ‘little stars’, however, if suitable, plenty of opportunities for auditioning for, and performing in professional shows are available along with the preparation and support throughout the process. Indeed, many of the students have enjoyed great success in this regard. All students will work towards performing in the fully costumed annual show at The Mill Theatre, Dundrum, where all children are treated equally regardless of their standard of performance. While training of the highest standard is provided, the school prides itself on its focus on the well-being and encouragement of each child’s development, to prepare them for the inevitable challenges of life.
Innate Health Education And Resilience Training
The Mel Ryan School is the first to bring this global project educating young people in dozens of countries around the world, to Ireland. This programme has been accredited the MATRIX Standard which is the UK Department of Education’s international quality standard for the delivery of high-quality information, guidance and advice (IAG).
We all know that the mental health of our young people is in crisis. Here are some statistics from a survey carried out in the UK by iheart;
90% increase in the number of students experiencing anxiety or stress over the last 5 years.
81% of pupils would like their school to teach them more about their mental health.
50% of mental health problems are established by age 14.
20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year.
About Us
Mel Ryan
Mel studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, The Gaiety School of Acting, The Bil Keating Centre for TV Presentation Skills and Carr Communications. Learn More
How to Book
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Timetable
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