June 2024: Forty seven students aged between six and eighteen from Stagecoach Performing Arts in Dartford graced the stage of the Orchard West in Dartford to showcase their skills, creativity and courage in a performance that left the audience in awe.
Students from the morning school performed captivating renditions of songs from The Witches of Oz, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “One Short Day” and “Wicked Witch of the West”.
Whilst students from the afternoon school performed songs from Disney movies, including “The Mob Song” from Beauty and the Beast, “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid and “Chillin’ Like a Villain” from Descendants 2.
Events like these give students a chance to shine on stage and further develop their skills. Stagecoach is more than just a performing arts school, it is a transformative experience for students who learn skills for life, from how to work as part of a team, to presenting, and building self-confidence.
Moreover, the friendships forged at Stagecoach are lasting and meaningful, creating a supportive community that extends beyond the classroom and enriches the students’ lives for years to come.
Amber-Rose May, Principal of Stagecoach Performing Arts in Dartford, said: “I am thrilled to have shared our performance pieces at The Dartford Orchard Theatre West. The students worked incredibly hard and couldn’t wait to perform what they created together.”
In the 36 years since launching, Stagecoach Performing Arts has seen more than one million students unlock their creative potential, which they will value for their whole lives. Provided with the support and dedication of such an outstanding Principal network, the students learn so much more than how to sing, dance and act. Stagecoach helps them blossom into well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all of its exciting opportunities.
With a network of over 60,000 students and more than 3,000 extra-curricular Performing Arts Schools worldwide, Stagecoach aims to make a difference in its students’ lives by teaching Creative Courage for Life and many children have gone on to study and work in Performing Arts from blockbuster films to countless roles in local theatre productions.
For more information about Stagecoach Performing Arts Dartford, please visit their website at https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/Dartford or phone 07984534451.