Drama

Drama
Key Stage 3, GCSE Drama and IB Theatre Studies are popular subject choices in the curriculum. A variety of wide ranging topics lead to end of term assessments at KS3. GCSE Drama and IB Theatre Studies are actively involved in Internal class-initiated projects that lead to internal performances of a high calibre, to prepare for their exams and for the grander and more public performances staged by the School's very own theatre company - Top Notch Theatre Company - most recently 'The Wizard Oz',  'Oliver' and 'Sweet Charity'.

Every year the Drama/Theatre, Art and Music departments combine forces to produce a major musical which is performed to public audiences in December. The Spring Term offers the opportunity for student led performances in the Inter-House Performing Arts Competition in early February and the term ends with the more serious senior drama production. In the summer term the attention is turned towards the Drama Club which is given the opportunity to perform a small scale production to the whole School.

Speech and Drama Lessons
Individual and small group speech and Drama lessons are available to students at an extra cost and many of our students take this opportunity and successfully achieve high grades in their LAMDA examinations.

Theatre Visits
Visits to theatres both near and far are arranged to enrich the programme by offering enjoyment, while enriching the vision of the students. This year's GCSE Drama and IB Theatre Studies students  journeyed to London to see 'The Lion King' and 'Hairspray' on stage to help develop their knowledge and understanding of theatre, returning determined and inspired.

LIPA - Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
At the end each academic year the school is in a unique position to offer students' the opportunity to view a live public performance presented by LIPA 4:19 Drama Company here at the school. Any Windermere School students who wish to be a part of the Drama Company are provided with sufficient advise and details on the audition process that provides talented performers with this wonderful opportunity.   

Technical Crew
The Schools performing arts are backed by an able group of students who prefer to work out of the limelight. Stage lighting, prop production and backstage management are all undertaken by our older students.

Dance
Dance is an established activity that benefits from an excellent purpose-built studio and from the high level of expertise offered by our dance teachers, who are specifically employed to meet the required range of disciplines and levels of expertise of our pupils.
All grades of ballet instruction and different levels of tap and jazz dance are currently on offer to the pupils, in which they can be prepared for the appropriate examinations.

The pupils are given the opportunity to perform in shows and there is a wealth of volunteers and expertise readily available to choreograph routines for the annual School musical production.

To enrich the programme and diversify the pupils' interests, occasional 'Dance Weekends' are arranged. Visiting teachers offer specific classes in different disciplines: most recently a West Musical weekend was much enjoyed and recently Break Dancing attracted many to come and have a go.

Such is the passion and commitment of the dancers that they are able to transfer their skills and choreograph routines, which are a much appreciated part of the student-led yearly Inter-House Performing Arts Competition.