Articles tagged with masterclass

Spotlight launches professional development pilot for members

Fancy jetting to LA for work? Want to perfect your Shakespearean sonnet skills? Looking to find out more about the world of commercials? Spotlight is offering its members the chance to learn from the experts in a series of three free taster events. You can now register your interest in Spotlight’s pilot programme of events this autumn. These events offer an invaluable insight into the industry, but also offer you the chance to give feedback and help refine our plans for a full programme of events. The three 90-minute pilot courses cover three essential areas for...

posted on 13th October 2011 Read full article >>

Spotlight at Move It Event

Spotlight had a fantastic day exhibiting at this year’s Move It event on Friday 12th March.  Highlights from the main stage included; Expressions Academy of Performing Arts, whose performance was inspired by dance from around the world, Urdang Academy, who explored the beauty of ballet and some cutting-edge contemporary dance and Cambridge Performing Arts – Bodywork Company who entertained the crowds with some high velocity hip hop and street dance plus the sensational Flawless taught a packed masterclass. Once again Move It brought the latest trends, the most cutting edge performances and top dancers all together under...

posted on 16th March 2010 Read full article >>

Kevin Spacey hosts masterclass for Spotlight Prize nominees

Old Vic Artistic Director Kevin Spacey led a masterclass for Spotlight Prize nominees at the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly, central London, on Thursday November 19. Thirty-four nominees attended the session, which Spacey designed and ran himself to give them practical advice on the craft that he has spent a career developing. The Oscar-winning actor watched all the nominees perform their audition pieces, and gave them detailed notes and suggestions. "He suggested ways in which the actors could be more engaging by not relying on gestures, but to talk, think and feel," said Pippa Harrison, Head...

posted on 23rd November 2009 Read full article >>