Welcome to Centre Stage Theatre Arts – Celebrating 30 Years of Creativity, Community, and Performance Excellence!
At Centre Stage Theatre Arts (CSTA), we’ve been bringing the magic of the stage to life for three incredible decades. Located in the vibrant communities of Darley Abbey and Chellaston, we offer a warm, inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to shine. Whether you’re a budding performer or simply looking for a creative outlet, our dance, drama, and singing classes are designed to inspire and nurture talent at every age and skill level.
Where Stars Are Born
Our weekly sessions are an exciting blend of drama, singing, and dance, carefully tailored to suit each age group.
From the youngest beginners to our advanced performers, every student is placed in a group where they can thrive, learn, and grow together.
But the magic doesn’t stop at weekly classes. Over the course of the academic year, our students dive into at least one full musical production, take part in engaging workshops, and work towards performance examinations. Each lesson is crafted to develop skills, build confidence, and, most importantly, to have fun!
Taking the Spotlight
The highlight of our work at CSTA is undoubtedly our spectacular, full-scale theatrical performances.
These shows are where all the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our students truly shine. From elaborate sets to stunning costumes, each production is a community event that brings families, friends, and neighbours together in celebration of our students’ talents.
Minis
Age 4 - 6 Years
Our minis group is about them enjoying their first introduction into the world of musical theatre and performing. They're involved in our shows so they still get that audience experience but we focus mainly on building confidence, developing creativity and core skills.
In this class they have one teacher for the whole session.
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Juniors
Age 7 - 10 Years
With their increased session length coming up from the minis, the juniors continue growing their skills whilst also thinking about character, technique and working towards a show of their own. This gives them the opportunity to have main roles and push their skills.
They're also involved in the whole school production to learn from the older groups whilst also having three distinct teachers for the three disciplines they cover.
Intermediates
Age 11 - 13 Years
Our intermediate group is where we start to tackle more challenging material and skills across all disciplines.
Harmony singing, specific acting techniques and practitioners and a more varied array of musical theatre styles across different songs/shows.
With opportunities throughout the year this group also have a different teacher for each class/discipline.
Seniors
Age 14+
In the seniors group we want our students to really start honing their skills to become the best performer they can be. Taking on challenging roles, leading by example and bringing everything they've learned into their final years at Centre Stage.
All three classes are again taught by separate specialist teachers focussing on bringing the best out of every student.
Classes & Fees
We understand that flexibility is key, so we offer several payment options to suit your needs. Fees are invoiced termly and can be paid in full or spread across three instalments:
Minis
£13 Per Session
Juniors
£15 Per Session
Intermediates
£18 Per Session
Seniors
£18 Per Session
Annual Enrolment Fee
To keep our community vibrant and thriving, we have a small annual enrolment fee:
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Single Student: £15
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Family Rate: £25
Additional Opportunities and Costs
Beyond our regular classes, students have the chance to participate in shows, exams, and exciting trips throughout the year. These enriching experiences often come with additional costs, but we ensure they’re affordable and worthwhile for our Centre Stage family.