" We nurture ability through creativity "

STAGE SCHOOL - WHAT IS IT ABOUT

All Abilities Stage School will awaken your imagination through songs, stories and dance with our unique all-inclusive programme to improve communication and social skills. The creativity programme classes in improvisation, creative movement, musical theatre, speech and drama will enable them to find their comfort zone and help them embrace the stage to be part of 2020 performance. 

These classes will teach participants to sing/speak/dance/act with confidence. They will learn to memorise words of songs and dance sequences. They will also develop skills such as working as part of a team, taking turns, following direction, building relationships, contributing ideas, offering support and making choices. But most importantly they will be having fun as they partake in All Abilities Stage School classes.

New Adult Musical Theatre & Social Club
Portlaoise & Tullamore
Participants are welcome to join us on the evening of Friday the 4th October in National Learning Network, Portlaoise  6-7pm. 
Classes will commence in Tullamore also soon. 
Adult Additional Needs Social afterwards 7-9pm

Dyspraxia Ireland - Creative Movement Classes
Portlaoise
All Abilities are proud to partner with Dyspraxia Ireland to facilitate creative movement classes for their members in 
National Learning Network, Portlaoise on Friday 4th October 4-5pm. Classes 5-8yrs, 9-12yrs and 13-18yrs

All Abilities Youth Musical Theatre 
4th October  5-6pm in National Learning Network, Dublin Road, Portlaoise

While our classes are mainly open to children of special needs, we welcome children of all abilities, their siblings and carers. 
 Ages range from 5 to 8yrs, 9 to 12yrs, 13 to 18 yrs. The programme leads members through the various forms of dance, singing and acting, to find their comfort zone and help them embrace the stage and be part of 2020 performance.to have a role in our end of year performance.


Email: info@allabilities.ie or call 086 0235746 for details of registration

   Educational Framework

At All Abilities Performing Arts, we have developed a unique Educational Framework for each stage of learning, with professional input from Occupational therapists and educators to ensure the programs uniquely benefit all children and their individual needs. 
The activities of children in each stage may vary across the country, depending upon the children attending, but our talented and experienced teachers have the flexibility to adapt their class content to the abilities, talents and ages of their students.

Qualifications:
Every child no matter their ability, has the opportunity from September 2019 to work towards Irish Board of Speech & Drama exams.

        Child Protection

Your child is in safe hands at All Abilities Performing Arts.

We have a clear commitment to child protection and the safeguarding of our students is of the highest priority.

Keeping your child safe - 
We require all of our tutors and assistants be Garda vetted and child protected at a minimum.

Every Stagecoach is in regular contact with a dedicated child protection team.


We invest in annual reviews to ensure that our schools and their staff are operating at the highest level of child protection standards. All necessary insurance, fire safety and first aid protocols are established within every All Abilities Performing Arts school.

Staff
Our experienced staff include dance, drama tutors, healthcare, childcare and special needs assistants with activities over seen by a professional advisory team consisting of an OT and psychologists. 

Staff have all chosen to be involved and have an interest in developing the confidence and skills of our unique members. All staff are Garda vetted and child protection trained and have agreed to abide by all our policies and procedures. 

Feedback
Parents with any specific queries can talk to their Stagecoach Tutor who will be happy to help.

We will keep parents up to date with their child’s progress and will invite them to attend their child’s performances.

Parents can be assured that every child will participate in classes throughout the year and have a part in the end of year show. Each learning to be an integral part of the whole experience weekly, working towards and culminating in an end of year show for parents and family to attend and wonder at their superstar on stage.