Stand Out Performing Arts

By Sophie Morton

Sophie has been sharing her passion for performing arts since the age of 16, and in 2020, during the lockdown, she established The Sophie Morton School of Performance Guidance, now known as Stand Out Performing Arts. A school that offers private and group lessons in singing, dancing, and acting. Classes are held in schools, local village halls, churches, as well as online from the comfort of home. Sophie welcomes students of all ages and abilities.

As a teacher, Sophie is deeply committed to the mental health and well-being of her students. She strives to create a positive and safe learning environment where students can build their confidence while also developing their technical skills. Sophie believes in nurturing the unique talents of each student and aims for them to thrive and take pride in their individuality.

Dance - Offering various styles; Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Irish, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Modern, Street, Contemporary & Wedding dances. Work on technical elements, Exam work in ISTD & RAD, choreography for competitions or just learning something new!

Vocal Coaching - how to use your voice safely, Vocal exercises, exam/audition preparation, acting through song & repertoire work.

Acting - Preparation for casting, guidance with self tapes, Improvisation, scene work, developing a role, Acting techniques, exam preparation, character development, voice/breathing, screen acting, monologue/duologue work, script analysis, confidence and self development.

Group Classes

Adult Tap - 7pm-8pm
Adult Ballet - 8pm-9pm

All Classes at:

Burghfield Methodist Church
For more information or to book on to a class please click on the ‘Book Now’ button below.

All of these services are also available in schools for after-school clubs, curricular lessons, or private tuition. If you are interested in booking Sophie for a club, performance workshop, or private tuition, please click on the button below or email:

standoutperformingartscompany@gmail.com

Testimonials

‘Putting yourself out there is intimidating. In order to develop in creative ways, you need to feel comfortable taking risks. That's what makes Sophie such a great teacher! She helps students feel at ease just being themselves, so that they are not afraid to fail, and that's why they inevitably succeed. She is a supportive cheerleader for the people she works with, while still pushing them to take chances and step outside their comfort zone.’

Chris Rosser- Principal of Stagecoach Reading East

"Sophie is engaging, fun and full of positivity and would love the opportunity to help you get 'ahead of the game' when preparing for auditions and training for a career in musical theatre.  With her experience of singing, acting and dancing Sophie is able to pass on her passion and love of all three to help you become that 'triple threat'.

Kathy Plaster- Principal of Dance Academy South West 

Sophie is a conscientious and hard working young teacher.  Musical theatre is a text-driven art form.  Sophie has always understood this and embraced this as part of her own practice.  I’m delighted to recommend Sophie to you”.

Craig Faulkner

Vocal coach at The Hammond and qualified teacher of Estill Voice Training

“I have known Sophie for over ten years - she is a bubbly, fun, patient and enthusiastic individual with a huge passion for the performing arts. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of musical theatre across the disciplines and has great attention to detail and a versatile skill set. She’s hard working and reliable and has a great nature that puts people at ease. Sophie is always a bundle of positivity and passion - I highly recommend her!”

Hannah Preece (professional performer and freelance vocal coach)

“Sophie has taught my 4 girls for 2 years now and they absolutely love their dance lessons. Sophie is an inspiring, reliable and lively teacher and I’d recommend her to anyone, any age who’s looking for dance lessons. Recently we had to switch to online lessons with Sophie and she was incredibly accommodating to the change. Thank you for inspiring my girls Sophie!”

Laura Lowden (parent)

‘My daughter has been having acting lessons with Sophie for a couple of weeks now and I’m so impressed with not only how well she has come on in a short space of time but how lovely, enthusiastic and professional Sophie is with her. She loves the lessons and I highly recommend her. Thank you Sophie’

Shardie Davidson- Parent

'Sophie is an incredible, passionate dance teacher! As someone who's not confident at dance, Sophie has supported me so much with improving my dance abilities with huge encouragement and her specialist knowledge. She's always enthusiastic and creates fun, enjoyable lessons tailored to each of her students needs. Sophie's lessons have been the highlight of my lockdown. I couldn't recommend her enough!'

Lottie Saul - Paterson - Student of Central School Of Speech & Drama
'Sophie's acting sessions are provided with some interesting tasks and valuable information about the likes of auditions and self tapes. Sophie has the right qualifications to push any aspiring actor / actress to the next step of their career!'

Llifon Ashton - Private Acting Student