Description
Step 2 Speech and Drama (Ages 6-8 senior infants-2nd class): This 90 minute class provides a great introduction to the world of speech and drama. Poetry speaking, mime, stories, improvisation, exercises for clear speech, and lots of fun games. With the options to take part in Feis Maitiu poetry competitions and an Initial speech and drama examination at the end of the year.
Note: This class is recommended for 1st-2nd class students. Students in Senior Infants who have previously attended classes with us can join however we would recommend that new students in Senior Infants consider doing Term 1 in Step 1, with the option to move to Step 2 after Christmas. Why? Term 1 leads up to a performance in a professional theatre which we would recommend for students aged 7 and over.
Locations & Timetable
- Presbyterian Church, Upper York Road, Dun Laoghaire, A96 D529
- Mondays 3-4:30pm
- St. Louis High School, Charleville Road, Rathmines, D06 F860
- Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
- Thursdays 4:30-6pm
- Saturday 9:30-11am
- Saturday 12:30-2pm
- Taney Parish Centre, Taney Road, Dundrum D14 AX78
- Friday 3-4:30pm
- Castleknock Parish Centre, Castleknock Road, Castleknock
- Friday 2:45-4:15pm
Term Dates and Fees
In the school year we have a total of 30 weeks of class, each 90 minute class is €30, total annual fee of €900.
Enrolment is on a per-term basis and fees are paid per term.
- Term 1 builds base performance skills and leads up to a performance in a professional theatre.
- Begins: Monday September 18th
- Ends: Sunday December 17th
- Midterm Break: Saturday October 28th – Friday November 3rd inclusive.
- Performance Dates: December 16th/17th
- Duration: 12 weeks.
- Cost: €360.
- Two week break over Christmas
- Term 2 works on solo and group performance pieces in preparation for the SDTOI Feis and an Irish Culture showcase.
- Begins: Monday January 8th
- Ends: Sunday March 24th
- Midterm Break: Monday February 12th-Sunday February 18th.
- Performance Dates: Last week of class
- Duration: 10 weeks.
- Cost: €300.
- Two week break over Easter
- Term 3 works on solo and group performance pieces for the Feis Maitiu (or internal Feis) and Speech and Drama exams.
- Begins: Monday April 8th
- Ends: Sunday June 2nd
- Midterm Break: no break.
- Performance Dates: Last week of class
- Duration: 8 weeks.
- Cost: €240.
