Theatre School
My name is Tina Corrigan, and I am a class teacher at ELA Basel. I am a fully qualified teacher from the UK, with nearly 20 years of experience teaching children across primary and middle school levels in a wide range of educational settings, both in the UK and internationally.
In addition to my classroom teaching, I have had the privilege of organising and directing annual whole-school theatre productions at several schools, including ELA Basel.
My passion for the performing arts began at a young age through extracurricular dance, music, and drama classes. Over the years, I attended numerous dance and theatre schools, but one group that left a lasting impression on me was a local youth club with a focus on performing arts; what set this group apart was its inclusive approach. Everyone was welcome, regardless of natural talent, confidence or previous experience — enthusiasm and teamwork were the only requirements.
Since becoming a teacher, it has been my dream to establish a theatre school with the same inclusive ethos. I am excited to bring this vision to life with the launch of ELA Basel Theatre School.
The school will offer weekly Saturday morning performing arts classes for children aged 4-8 and 9-12. These classes will cover a broad spectrum of performance genres, incorporating singing, dancing, and acting. While building skills in the performing arts, we will also focus on:
- Promoting inclusivity and fostering a love for the performing arts.
- Developing confidence and self-esteem in a safe, supportive environment.
- Cultivating empathy, sensitivity, and teamwork.
All classes will be conducted in English, but we warmly welcome children who are new to the language, believing that ELA Basel Theatre School provides a fantastic environment to nurture spoken English skills. As this is an exciting new venture, I look forward to receiving feedback from both students and parents. I am committed to remaining flexible and open to ideas, ensuring that the school evolves to meet the needs and interests of the community.
Schedule and Pricing
Classes will be on Saturday mornings for a 15-week semester (see dates below)
- Ages 4 years to 8 years, from 09:00-10:00, at a cost of CHF300 per semester for ELA Basel students and CHF330 per semester for external students.
- Ages 9 years -12 years, from 10:30-12:00, at a cost of CHF450 per semester for ELA Basel students and CHF495 per semester for external students.
Classes will be held at our primary school campus (St. Alban-Vorstadt 32) on the following dates:
January 11th, 25th
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
March 22nd, 29th
April 5th
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
June 14th
June 21st performance to parents
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