Business Details
15 Years
experience
Nurturing Young Talent in Performing Arts
Founded in 2011, Little Stars has established itself as a leading performing arts school in Essex, dedicated to nurturing young talents aged 3-18. Our journey began with a vision to create an inclusive environment where every child, regardless of ability, can explore their creativity and build confidence through singing, acting, and dance. Over the past 13 years, we have grown from serving 7 students to supporting over 250 across 7 locations, including Chelmsford, Colchester, and Kelvedon. Our team of experienced instructors prioritises personalised attention, ensuring each student develops technical skills while fostering lifelong self-assurance.We offer structured pathways through LAMDA exams, themed holiday workshops, and prestigious performance opportunities at venues like the West End and Disneyland Paris. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the trust of local families and the transformative progress of our students, who consistently achieve remarkable confidence growth and artistic milestones.
Services
Singing Classes
Acting Workshops
Dance Training
LAMDA Exams
Holiday Performances
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We nurture creativity and confidence through tailored performing arts instruction
- Our team provides personalised attention in a supportive family-like environment
- We offer unique performance opportunities at prestigious venues like Disneyland Paris
- Inclusive approach accepting students of all abilities from beginners to advanced
- 13 years of proven success in developing young talents across Essex
What people say
Confidence has grown
Amazing opportunity
Encouraging teachers
Lifelong memories
Transformative experience
Services
Performing Arts Classes
Weekly singing, acting, and dance sessions for ages 3-18. Develop technical skills and confidence through structured lessons. Classes tailored to ability levels from beginner to advanced performers.
Holiday Workshops
Two-day themed workshops during school breaks. Focus on specific productions like 'Wicked' or 'Moana'. Includes performance elements and creative activities for ages 3-11.
LAMDA Exams
Acting and musical theatre examinations from age 6. Twice-yearly opportunities to demonstrate skills. Structured pathway for technical development and performance evaluation.
Stage Performances
Exclusive performance opportunities at prestigious venues. Recent events include Disneyland Paris and West End productions. Professional staging experience for selected participants.
Creative Development
Confidence-building through artistic expression. Focus on individual growth and personal development. Inclusive environment supporting all ability levels from novice to experienced performers.
People
Eleanor Stallcop
Principal and Performance Teacher
Founder with 13 years' experience in youth performing arts education. Specialises in creating inclusive learning environments that develop both technical skills and personal confidence.
Adele Barlow
Performance Teacher
Experienced instructor focusing on stage presence and performance techniques. Committed to nurturing individual creativity while maintaining professional standards of excellence.
Dawn Spry
Performance Teacher
Specialist in early years performing arts education. Develops age-appropriate curricula that introduce young children to singing, acting, and dance fundamentals.
Katie Doran
Performance Teacher
Expert in youth musical theatre instruction. Focuses on integrating singing, acting, and dance skills into cohesive stage performances for developing performers.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accept children aged 3-18, with specific programmes tailored for different developmental stages and ability levels.
Where are your locations?
We operate across 7 locations in Essex: Chelmsford, Colchester, Kelvedon, Great Baddow, Wickham Bishops, South Woodham Ferrers, and Great Leighs.
What are LAMDA exams?
LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) exams assess acting and musical theatre skills. We offer preparation and examination opportunities twice yearly for ages 6+.
How do holiday workshops work?
Our themed two-day workshops run during school breaks. Sessions include performance preparation, creative activities, and culminate in showcase presentations for family and friends.
What performance opportunities exist?
Selected students perform at prestigious venues like the West End and Disneyland Paris. Regular showcases and local productions provide ongoing performance experience.
