Welcome to LDPA!
Lucie Downer has over a decade of experience in the performing industry having performed in a number of West End Shows including 'Grease The Musical','Shrek The Musical' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' to name a few.
** Check out our 'Classes' page to view our full timetable and see what's on offer at LDPA! **
Lucie has decided to share her experiences and inspire young children of Northamptonshire by opening LDPA. "I believe that the only people that should be teaching young people the skills that are required in the performing arts are people that are passionate, creative and who have real experience in those chosen fields."
At LDPA, we begin every student's journey by building confidence. Whether a child is 'Born to Perform' or struggling with confidence, we nurture and develop each individual. Learning to express oneself is an important part of a child's development and we aim to help inspire creative, independent, intelligent performers.
LDPA is a performance based school and will hold Theatre Performances during the year to give students a real insight to the industry and a chance to shine. We also have syllabus based classes working towards NATD and ISTD examinations in dance and LAMDA examinations in Drama and Singing.
DANCE: Improves fitness and stamina whilst learning fun new moves! Dance also improves coordination, posture, the ability to express creativity and confidence.
SINGING: Pop, Contemporary and Musical Theatre are just some of the genres of music we cover at LDPA. We also teach safe vocal technique, solo performance, acting through song and group harmony work.
ACTING: Confidence building, acting for camera, comedy improvisation and working with different scripts are just a small example of what the children will work on at LDPA.
We offer one free trial session to all new LDPA students to give them a chance to see our studios and meet our teachers - our next trial sessions will run from 5th September - 10th September so please get in touch to try a new class with us then!
Commercial Street Dance - Juniors (6+)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
£6.50 per session
Acrobatics - Seniors (11+)
5:30pm - 6:15pm
£6 per session
Acrobatics - Juniors (6+)
6:15pm - 7:00pm
£6 per session
L.A.M.D.A Acting Classes - Juniors (6+)
6:30pm - 7pm
£5 per session
L.A.M.D.A Acting Classes - Seniors (11+)
7pm - 7:45pm
£6 per session
CURRENTLY FULL - please get in touch to join our waiting list
Strength & Flexibility - Juniors (6+)
7pm - 7:30pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that attend ballet, tap or modern classes at LDPA)
Strength & Flexibility - Seniors (11+)
7:45pm - 8:15pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that attend ballet, tap or modern classes at LDPA)
Private Singing Lessons (6+)
3:15pm - 6:15pm
NATD Tap - Prelim (4+)
Following NATD Syllabus, working towards exams
4:00pm - 4:30pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
NATD Tap - Grade 1
Following NATD Syllabus, working towards exams
4:30pm - 5.15pm
£6 per session
(£5.50 for students that already attend one class)
NATD Tap - Grade 2
Following NATD Syllabus, working towards exams
5:15pm - 6pm
£6 per session
(£5.50 for students that already attend one class)
Adult Tap Intermediate-Advanced (18+)
6:15pm - 7pm
£6 per session
(£5.50 for LDPA Parents)
LDPA Musical Theatre Competition Team
4:30pm - 7:15pm
By Invitation
Private Singing Lessons
4pm - 7pm
Private Dance Lessons
4pm - 7pm
LDPA Trip Rehearsals
5:15pm - 6pm
Commercial Street Dance Seniors (11+)
5pm - 6pm
£6.50 per session
Ladies Only Dance and Fitness (18+)
7pm - 8pm
£6.50 per session
(£6 for LDPA Parents)
'Tiny Primas'- Toddler Ballet Class (2-3 years)
4:00pm - 4:30pm
£5 per session
Mini Musical Theatre (4-5 years)
4:00pm - 4:30pm
£5 per session
Next enrolments from 4th November 2022 - get in touch to reserve your place!
Junior Musical Theatre (6+)
5:30pm - 6:15pm
£6 per session
Next enrolments from 4th November 2022 - get in touch to reserve your place!
Senior Musical Theatre (11+)
6:15pm - 7:15pm
£6.50 per session
Next enrolments from 4th November 2022 - get in touch to reserve your place!
ISTD Modern Dance - Primary (4+)
4:30pm - 5:00pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
CURRENTLY FULL - please get in touch to join our waiting list
ISTD Modern Dance - Grade 2
5pm - 5:30pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
ISTD Modern Dance - Grade 4
5:30pm - 6:15pm
£6 per session
(£5.50 for students that already attend one class)
ISTD Modern Dance - Grade 3
6:15pm - 6:45pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
LDPA Saturday School (6+)
9:30am - 12:30pm
£15 per session
This half day session is based on a 'Fame School' approach. The children will take part in one hour each of acting, singing and dancing.
Next enrolments from 4th November 2022 - get in touch to reserve your place!
Mini Ballet/ Disco (3-5 years)
9am -10am
£6.50 per session
In this class, the children will take part in half an hour of Ballet and half an hour of Disco Dancing.
CURRENTLY FULL - please get in touch to join our waiting list
iPath Ballet - Prelim (6+)
9am - 9:30am
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
iPath Ballet - Grade 1
9:30am - 10:00am
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
iPath Ballet - Grade 3
12:45pm - 1:15pm
£5 per session
(£4.50 for students that already attend one class)
iPath Ballet - Grade 5
1:15pm - 1:45pm
£6 per session
(£5.50 for students that already attend one class)
Private Singing Lessons (6+)
9.45am - 3.30pm
LUCIE DOWNER PERFORMING ARTS
4 SAXON COURT
BRADFIELD CLOSE (OFF BRADFIELD ROAD)
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN84RQ
(Car Park at the front entrance)
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, we have created a 'One Way System.' Please drop your child/children off at the front entrance and pick up at the rear of LDPA Studios. All classes are student only, with the exception of 'Mummy and Me' ballet. For Mummy & Me and Adult classes, Adults are required to wear face coverings in communal areas of the building (reception, toilets and corridors) but may remove these once inside the studio for class.
Mondays:
Acrobatics - £6.00 per session
Commercial Street Dance Juniors - £6.50 per session
L.A.M.D.A Junior's Acting Class - £5 per session
L.A.M.D.A Senior's Acting Class - £6 per session
Strength & Flexibility - £5.00 per session (£4.50 for students who attend Ballet, Tap or Modern at LDPA)
Tuesdays:
N.A.T.D Tap: Prelim - £5 per session (£4.50 for students that attend another class)
N.A.T.D Tap: Grade 1 & 2 - £6 per session (£5.50 for students that attend another class)
Adult Tap - £6 per session (£5.50 for LDPA parents)
Thursdays:
Commercial Street Dance Seniors - £6.50 per session
Adult Street Dance - £6.50 per session (£6 for LDPA parents)
Fridays:
Tiny Prima's - Toddler Ballet Class - £5 per session
Musical Theatre Minis - £5 per session
Musical Theatre Juniors - £6 per session
Musical Theatre Seniors - £6.50 per session
I.S.T.D Modern: Primary, Grade 2 & Grade 3 - £5 per session (£4.50 for students that attend another class)
I.S.T.D Modern: Grade 4 - £6 per session (£5.50 for students that attend another class)
Saturdays:
LDPA Saturday School - £15 per week
Mini Ballet / Disco - £6.50 per session
iPath Ballet: Prelim, Grade 1 & Grade 3 - £5 per session (£4.50 for students that attend another class)
iPath Ballet: Grade 5 - £6 per session (£5.50 for students that attend another class)
All Students must wear our LDPA T shirt. This can be worn with any black leggings/joggers and Black Split Sole Jazz Shoes.
Ballet, Modern & Tap Class - We will confirm individual class requirements but all dancewear can be purchased at the link below - please email us if you have any further questions.
https://dancing-daisy.co.uk/product-category/dance-schools-logo-uniform/lucie-downer-performing-arts/?affiliates=55
LDPA Hair Bows - Purchase from Studio Reception, ask Miss Lucie.
We also offer Personalised Fitted Vests, Varsity Jacket's, Leggings, Crop Tops, Shorts, Joggers, Onesies, LDPA Bags & Water Bottles.
To Order your LDPA T shirt and any of our uniform listed above, You can make your order here:
https://crazyaunt.co.uk/lucie-downer-performing-arts
At LDPA, safety is paramount. All of our teachers are DBS checked and highly qualified in their chosen field, as well as having a wealth of professional experience. We are fully insured and first aid trained. All children are free to be creative and confident in a safe and fun surrounding.
Please do see our 'Health and Safety,' 'Safeguarding,' 'GDPR' and 'Covid 19' Policy clearly printed at Our Studios.
E: luciedownerperformingarts@gmail.com
T: 07738706341
LUCIE DOWNER PERFORMING ARTS
4 SAXON COURT
BRADFIELD CLOSE (OFF BRADFIELD ROAD)
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN84RQ
(Car Park at the front entrance)
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, we have created a 'One Way System.' Please drop your child/children off at the front entrance and pick up at the rear of LDPA Studios. All classes are student only, with the exception of 'Mummy and Me' ballet. For Mummy & Me and Adult classes, Adults are required to wear face coverings in communal areas of the building (reception, toilets and corridors) but may remove these once inside the studio for class.