PURE DRAMA LAMDA
LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ART Performance and Communication qualifications
Our LAMDA classes are suitable for 4-18 year olds. The classes are taught privately or in small groups ( No more than 6 in a group) and are open to anyone looking to gain confidence, skills and experience in speech, communication and performance, or simply looking for a new challenge!
Whether you're interested in musical theatre, love to act, perform poetry or want to improve your public speaking skills; there is a LAMDA Qualification for you. Our registers are open all year round so you are welcome to join us whenever you'd like.
LAMDA is an internationally recognised qualification and from Grade 6 onwards provides the leaner with UCAS points.
Attainment Level LAMDA Grade 6 LAMDA Grade 7 LAMDA Grade 8
Distinction 12 points 16 points 24 points
Merit 10 points 14 points 16 points
Pass 8 points 12 points 8 points
We are proud to say our LAMDA lessons;
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Help the learner read easily, fluently and with understanding
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Improve self- expression by expanding vocabulary
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Improve confidence in speaking and listening
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Encourages the learner to memorise and recall information
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Encourages the learner to deliver persuasive formal presentations
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Encourages the learner to work successfully alone and in a team.
We offer the following examinations;
SOLO ACTING
Build communications and life skills while developing strong physical and vocal skills.
SOLO MUSICAL THEATRE
Enhance self-confidence by combining singing and acting to tell stories.
SOLO VERSE AND PROSE & SOLO PUBLIC SPEAKING
Develop a clear speaking voice, good body language and self confidence by exploring spoken language.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Our LAMDA Students perform in one fully costumed and staged showcase a year. This is a wonderful opportunity to share our exam work to an audience. This takes place at The Shelley Theatre or Corpus Christi Parish Centre. Our LAMDA students also compete in the Bournemouth music festival competitions. Pure Drama students have had great success at this festival, coming home with numerous places and trophies. Including The Junior Drama Champion, The Junior Speech Champion, The Constance Smart Award and The Donald Willoughby Award for most Outstanding competitor
PRICE
Our Private LAMDA sessions are £13.00-£15.00 (depending on the grade being taken) for 30 minutes a week (Paid Termly) and our group sessions £7.50 a week (Paid Termly).
LOCATION
Our LAMDA sessions take place on the following days at the following locations;
TUESDAYS
St Nicholas Church Hall, Southbourne
20:00 - 21:00 Group LAMDA (Ages 13-18)
FRIDAYS
The Garden Room, Wych Hazel, Meon Road, BH7 6PW
12:00 - 15:00 Private LAMDA and audition preparation
19:15 - 21:15 Private LAMDA
SATURDAYS
The Garden Room, Wych Hazel, Meon Road, BH7 6PW
08:00 - 18:00 Private LAMDA
UNIFORM
The Uniform consists of a PD T-shirt (£12) Black leggings/joggers and trainers. These must be worn to all Festivals and Examinations.
Hoodies are optional (£25-£30)