If you play an instrument, sing, dance or act....come along

If you don't....come along

Whether you have just started or are totally brilliant....come along

11th Session Performing Arts Workshops offer young people FREE arts opportunities in Music, Dance and Drama on Saturday mornings during school term times.

You can apply throughout the year, however workshop places are limited and waiting lists operate for workshops that are over subscribed.

You can become an 11th Session Member if:

  • you are aged between 7 - 19 years
  • you attend a Nottinghamshire County Council maintained school and/or you live in Nottinghamshire

Places are subject to regular attendance, commitment and good behaviour.

All Workshop Centres are led by Workshop Managers and a team of Performing Arts Teachers along with Special Educational Needs Coordinators and Support Assistants for students who require additional support.

Workshop Locations and Times:

Redhill Comprehensive School, Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham

  • Music/Dance/Drama Workshops 9.00am - 1.00pm

The Brunts School, The Park, Park Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

  • Music/Dance/Drama Workshops 9.00am - 1.00pm

Minster CofE Comprehensive School, Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire

  • Music/Dance/Drama Workshops 9.00am - 1.00pm

Portland Comprehensive School, Netherton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

  • Music/Dance/Drama Workshops 9.00am - 1.00pm

How do I apply?

  • Telephone 0115 953 5021 for an application form
  • Email workshops@nottscc.gov.uk for an application form
  • Visit a Workshop Centre for an application form
  • You can apply throughout the year

When can I start?

  • Once we have received a completed application form (signed by a parent/carer) we will advise you if a place is available
  • Students requiring additional support will require confirmation that an 11th Session support assistant is also available to them
  • On arrival at the Centre you can choose a maximum of three sessions subject to places being available in those sessions.

A selection of choices available

  • Music Sessions Drama Sessions Dance Sessions
  • Concert Orchestra Voice Work Creative Dance
  • Training Orchestra Improvisation Contemporary Dance
  • Swing Band Performance Skills Jazz
  • Concert Band Devised Pieces Free Style
  • Samba Band Scripted Pieces Hip Hop
  • Brass Ensemble Role Play Street Dance
  • Woodwind Ensemble Character Work Choreography
  • Beginners Wind Group Physical Theatre Performance Skills
  • Recorder Group Stage Craft Dance Techniques
  • String Ensemble Musical Theatre Movement
  • Advanced Strings Audition Practice Improvisation
  • Keyboards Stage Awareness
  • Music Technology Acting
  • Recording Street Theatre
  • Choir Multi Media Performance
  • Song Writing Drama Games
  • Rock and Pop Group
  • Guitar Group
  • Tuned Percussion
  • Trash Percussion
  • Steel Pans
  • Drum Kit
  • Taiko Drumming
  • African Drumming
  • Start Up Club
  • World Music
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