Individual tuition in singing, dancing and acting for children aged 5 to 18 — focused, expert guidance built entirely around each young performer.
Big Time offers one-to-one classes for children aged 5 to 18 in singing, dancing, and acting. These personalised sessions are tailored to each child’s unique needs and goals, providing individual attention from experienced teachers. Our lessons cover a wide range of disciplines, including vocal coaching, various dance styles, and acting techniques, ensuring students receive focused guidance in their chosen area of interest.
One-to-one lessons in the performing arts bring valuable benefits to children, helping to build their confidence, creativity, and resilience. These private sessions allow children to explore their skills in a supportive environment where they can take creative risks and express themselves freely. The personalised approach means that teachers can hone in on specific strengths and areas for improvement, helping students develop strong foundational skills while fostering a love for performing.
Select a discipline to read more about what each one covers, and the recognised exam pathways available.
Big Time’s one-to-one Acting classes align with LAMDA exam standards, offering a pathway for young performers to refine their skills and gain recognised qualifications. These sessions focus on key acting techniques such as character development, vocal projection, improvisation, and textual analysis.
For those interested in pursuing LAMDA exams, our tailored sessions are ideal for preparing monologues, mastering performance techniques, and building a diverse repertoire with guidance from experienced teachers.
Our one-to-one Verse and Prose classes focus on the expressive power of the spoken word, as outlined in the LAMDA syllabus. Students explore a variety of poems and prose extracts, learning to convey the author’s intent and bring the language to life while developing vocal and interpretive skills.
These classes teach students to engage with language and literature on a deeper level, enhancing their ability to communicate with confidence and precision.
Our one-to-one Musical Theatre lessons follow the LAMDA syllabus, offering young performers the chance to develop their skills in acting, singing, and movement. Students learn to interpret characters, convey a story through song, and refine their vocal techniques, including breath control, pitch, timing, and stage presence.
We also offer preparation for exams with Trinity College of Music for students who prefer this syllabus and exam board.
Our one-to-one Ballet lessons provide dedicated training for students preparing for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) exams. Following RAD’s internationally recognised syllabus, students work through exercises and routines designed to enhance precision, control, and expression, building the discipline and skills essential for exam success.
With personalised guidance, students receive targeted feedback on areas such as alignment, turnout, and artistry, ensuring they meet RAD standards while progressing at their own pace.
Our one-to-one dance classes offer specialised training in Contemporary, Jazz, Street Dance, and Commercial Dance, providing students with the skills and versatility needed for theatre auditions, university courses, and dance scholarship applications.
We tailor our instruction based on student preferences and the specific skills that parents hope their children will develop, ensuring that each student gains the tools and confidence they need to achieve their goals.