GENERATION NEXT 2024

Welcome to Generation Next

On Saturdays and weekday evenings, Mountview is handed over to young people aged 6-18 from across Peckham, South London and beyond.

With a wide range of classes including acting, dance, musical theatre, and Tae Kwon Do, Mountview is the place to develop skills, meet new friends and engage your creativity.

BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF PERFORMANCE TALENT

At Generation Next, everyone is welcome. If you are between the ages of 6 and 18 and have a passion to perform, join us now.

We are based in the heart of Peckham, one of the UK’s most exciting and creative places, with incredible studios, rehearsal spaces and other performance facilities.

A range of 10-week courses are available, giving you a whole term to get your teeth into your favourite classes. On Saturdays, 6-18 year olds can choose from options including acting, ballet, hip-hop, musical theatre and Tae Kwon Do. On weekday evenings we welcome young people aged 8-15 to classes run by our partner at The Movement Factory.

With prices starting from £4.50 per class, we work hard to make our courses affordable for everyone. We also offer extensive means-tested bursaries for Southwark residents, with around 70% of participants qualifying for support.

CLASSES

Saturdays
Sat 20 Apr Sat 29 Jun (no class on Sat 25 May due to half-term)

WednesdaysWed 24 Apr Wed 3 Jul (no class on Wed 29 May due to half-term)

Acting

Unleash your creativity and imagination. Underpin your acting and performance skills through games, text, improvisation and creative challenges.

£90 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 10:15 – 12:15 (6-8 years)
Saturdays 11:30 – 13:30 (9-11 years)

 

Ballet

A fun and inclusive way to learn the core of all dance training.

£45 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 (6-8 years)
Saturdays 10:15 – 11:15
(9-11 years)

Hip-Hop

Covering all the fundamentals of hip-hop dance, this class will have you popping, locking, freestyling and more.

£45 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 (6-8 years)
Saturdays 10:15 – 11:15 (9-11 years)

West End Workshop

A class combining singing, dance and acting skills. Expect pop and rock styles, as well as musical theatre.

£120 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 10:15 – 12:15 (6-10 years)

Tae Kwon Do

Blending various Korean forms of martial arts stretching back more than 2,000 years, Tae Kwon Do will help you to develop self-discipline, build your fitness and improve self-esteem. An action-packed class that will invite you to push yourself mentally and physically.

£45 for 10 sessions

Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 (6-8 years)
Saturdays 10:15 – 11:15 (9-14 years)

The Movement Factory Street Dance

An award winning Peckham-based community dance empire, home to several initiatives working together to give The Movement Factory a unique and revolutionary presence within the UK Dance industry. Their mission is to create positive change in communities across London and the UK, using dance as a mechanism for empowerment, personal development, and a fun creative outlet for improving health and well-being. Please note that this class is delivered and run by our partner organisation The Movement Factory. To book, please contact info@themovementfactory.uk.com.

Free

Wednesdays 17:30 – 18:30 (8-11 years)

Saturdays
Sat 20 Apr Sat 29 Jun (no class on Sat 25 May due to half-term)

WednesdaysWed 24 Apr Wed 3 Jul (no class on Wed 29 May due to half-term)

Acting

Unleash your creativity and imagination. Underpin your acting and performance skills through theatre games, text, improvisation and creative challenges.

Classes and content will vary on age and progression.

£90 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (12-13 years)
Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (14-15 years)
Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (16-18 years)

Hip-Hop

Covering all the fundamentals of hip-hop dance, this class will have you popping, locking, freestyling and more.

£45 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 12:00 – 13:00 (12-18 years)

West End Workshop

Bringing the West End to you. Sessions will explore the essence of expression through music, movement and voice.

£120 for 10 weeks

Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (11-16 years)

Tae Kwon Do

Blending various Korean forms of martial arts stretching back more than 2,000 years, Tae Kwon Do will help you to develop self-discipline, build your fitness and improve self-esteem. An action-packed class that will invite you to push yourself mentally and physically.

£45 for 10 sessions

Saturdays 10:15 – 11:15 (9-14 years)

The Movement Factory Street Dance

An award winning Peckham-based community dance empire, home to several initiatives working together to give The Movement Factory a unique and revolutionary presence within the UK Dance industry. Their mission is to create positive change in communities across London and the UK, using dance as a mechanism for empowerment, personal development, and a fun creative outlet for improving health and well-being. Please note that this class is delivered and run by our partner organisation The Movement Factory. To book, please contact info@themovementfactory.uk.com.

Free

Wednesdays 18:30 – 19:30 (12-15 years)

FAQs

Do I have to be a Southwark resident to take part?

No, anyone is welcome to attend. However, only Southwark residents will be able to apply for our bursary scheme.

Who will I be working with?

The sessions will be led by the Generation Next team, who are all working professionals and are passionate about passing knowledge on to the current and next generation of actors.

Do I have to audition to join the classes?

No. Generation Next is open to everyone! Classes are designed to accommodate introductory work for people with little experience, to push people with an intermediate experience and allow the more experienced to brush up on skills.

 

Will I need any special equipment?

Just comfortable clothing that you can move in.

How to apply

When booking online:

  • Select the course/courses you would like to apply for from the BOOK A PLACE page below
  • If you are a parent/guardian please ensure you select ‘booking on behalf of someone else’ to create a booking profile for the person taking part
  • When booking for more than one child you will need to complete a separate booking for each child
  • You will be requested to pay course fees at the end of the booking process
  • Once we have received your application you will be contacted by Mountview to confirm and complete the enrolment process

Southwark Young People's Bursary Scheme

We have worked hard to make our courses affordable for everyone, and there are means-tested bursaries available for Southwark residents.

If you are:

  • aged between 6 and 24
  • live in the borough of Southwark
  • attend/attended a Southwark school

and require financial assistance to take part in one of our Generation Next courses you may be eligible for a bursary to help with course fees.

If you consider yourself/your child eligible for a bursary please complete the online application form in APPLY FOR A BURSARY below. At this stage please do not complete the online booking process. You will then be contacted by Mountview to complete the application process.

Terms and Conditions

By signing up for Generation Next, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:

  • From Summer Term 2024, students will not be allowed to enter classes if they are more than 15 minutes late. This is to minimise disruption to classes.  
  • If a child is late to class more than 3 times, it will count as an unexplained absence on their record.  
  • If a child is absent three times or more in a row without a prior explanation, the child’s parent/carer will be contacted to discuss whether or not the child can continue the term at Generation Next.  
  • If we cannot contact you beyond this point, the Generation Next course place will be considered forfeited, and if you receive a bursary, future eligibility for a bursary place at Generation Next will be at risk. 
We look forward to meeting you soon.

Generation Next is generously supported by The Portal Trust, Charterhouse in Southwark and Newcomen Collett Foundation.