Performance

Step up from nights at the karaoke machine and test your voice with other talented singers at Pineapple Studios or with the famous London Gospel Choir. With the Pineapple Studios Experience you will learn a number of performing arts including acting, dancing and singing, whilst the LGC will help you find out if you really are Susan Boyle material or simply learn more about your voice and get the most from your singing.

Pineapple Studios are a magnet for all types of folk, from kids and others hoping for a professional career to those from the local area that like to brush up their skills in a lively positive environment.

Pineapple Studios is renowned as a centre of excellence in the performing arts. All the classical and contemporary forms of dance are available under one roof, from ballet to contemporary with classes arranged around age and ability. Experienced and friendly instructors will quickly assess your ability and encourage you throughout the classes to aid your own development.

With dance forever changing, they keep on top of the latest trends to ensure that what you learn is relevant and up to date. The instructors and trainers study dance techniques and philosophies to provide great training classes that leave nothing to chance and provide you with a sound grasp of the theories behind the movements, as well as the actual steps themselves.

Classes at Pineapple Studios take place on Sundays in the first six weeks of each term for anyone with a love of drama, regardless of their experience or aspirations. They'll do their best to match your needs and provide you with a professional insight into what is involved in all sorts of drama opportunities to make you as comfortable as possible when the curtain rises or when the cameras start to roll.

Teachers come from professional backgrounds throughout the capital and beyond, drawn by the love of wanting to pass on their skills and experience to others in order that you can step into the spotlight. From three year-olds through to 'advanced students', they'll assess you, address your needs and training requirements and return you back into the audience with a greater awareness and appreciation of the skills required to reach the next level.

All of the classes available will make you smile - what's the point otherwise? As soon as you step into the studio, you'll feel the atmosphere and detect the vibes from being alongside people equally as expressive and driven to succeed as yourself.

Finding yourself in such a constructive environment provides a real tangible boost to your morale and helps develop the creative side of your personality. With teachers who've stood in your shoes previously, you'll find the interaction in our classes especially helpful. With the rights words here and there, through demonstrations and examples you'll gain a great deal from the theory, as well as the practical side of your chosen discipline. A constructive dialog amongst students working with teachers eager to see you develop your existing skills makes our classes that bit different and special.

Our taster classes will allow you to enjoy an hour of acting followed by an hour of singing then dancing. An adult class currently costs around £50 with the child price for two being slightly higher.

Since 1982 the London Community Gospel Choir have been making dreams come true, with their distinctive sound bringing American-style entertainment to the capital and beyond.

The LCGC has established its own soulful sound and is in constant demand for appearances at theatres, concert halls, corporate functions and birthdays. With a two-hour class we'll take you to the heart of the LCGC, assess your own voice to bring out the best that you have to offer and complete your class with a rendition of 'There Ain't No Stopping Us Now' that will live long in the memory.

Energetic, inspiring, soulful and controversial are some of the adjectives that have been used to describe the LCGC down the years, and it is a story that is constantly evolving as new songs and passions are introduced. At our fast-paced, two-hour classes you'll be invited into the inner sanctum of the LCGC to find out about the distinctive style and techniques that have made the sound of the choir so popular and distinctive You'll find out about yourself and, with the shackles taken off, discover just how powerful your voice can be.

Both of these great options cut to the chase and take you to the heart of your desired package. At Pineapple Studios we offer you the chance to sample three different disciplines that interact and provide you with a great day of fun and learning within a professional environment.

The LCGC is truly a unique opportunity, providing sounds like that aren't found on every street corner or city hall. It's not for the faint hearted, but if the music is tempting you won't regret taking the plunge and experiencing a couple of hours that you will remember for a lifetime.