About us...
Our journey
Founder, Maria Richards, an Industry Professional & previously Home Educated, started Home Edu-Stage in 2024.
We initially began with in person community based sessions, located in South Croydon, London. This began as Maria felt it was a space she was missing growing up. The key focuses of the sessions she leads are: enjoyment ,connection and knowledge. Over the past two years of running, we have had many requests to expand our reach. Maria wanted to be able to offer dance education to children no matter their location. Which then further inspired the makings of our certification. What we have now created in partnership with award winning company 'Technology Triumphs' is an online level two certification in dance, accredited by 'NCFE'. This is a course designed specifically for students that want to dance, whether that be professionally or as a hobby.
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Maria Richards
About our founder
Growing up Maria studied at various schools training the following styles: Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical theatre, Contemporary and Commercial. Being home educated shed often spend a few hours a day training, either in person classes or copying something online. At sixteen she gained a place to train at The Urdang Academy, before finishing she was scouted and signed to an agency and started working professionally.
Her professional credits include:
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Dancer for 'Bad Habits' - Ed Sheerean
Dancer for 'In denim we can' - Primark global campaign
Lead Dancer in 'Pour the milk' - Robert Doherty
Dancer in 'Kahru x Zomer' - Vogue Japan
Dancer in 'Chorus line reimagined' -Stephen Mear
Dancer for dazed cabaret shoot
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Our in person classes
We run in person community classes for those it is accessible to. Based in south London with multiple stations near by such as ,Purley, Sanderstead, Purley oaks and South Croydon. Each week we change genre, whether that's in our acting or dance class. This is with the aim of expanding their knowledge and helping them to become versatile performers. There is no need for knowing previous material as each week we begin something new. Our in person classes biggest focus's are joy and community.
Our in person sessions
Based in :
South Croydon, close to train station Sanderstead.
Time:
Drama 12-1pm
Dance 1-2 pm
Price:
Price £8.50 for one class £12 for both sessions.
Paid in monthly blocks unless you are new and wish to trial a session.
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