Cabaret Kids

Venues:
Johannesburg:
Houghton Estate
Melrose
Norwood
Waverley
Randburg:
Linden
Victory Park
Wendywood
Sandton
Cost:
Click here for fees and scehdules
Ages:
From 4 years - 16 years old
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Musical Theatre Classes and Parties for Kids


Owned by Shelley Meskin, professional actor/dancer and singer, Cabaret Kids aim is to create a happy, safe, creative environment where we can expose children to a world of imagination through song, dance and drama while learning life skills.

How Does Musical Theatre help my child?


It is important to believe in yourself. It is important to trust your voice not to shake when you need it to be strong. It is important to walk into a room of intimidating people and be able to stand your ground politely. It is important to make eye contact. It is important to be empathetic. It is important to be able to read others body language. And it is so important to be creative.

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What Do We Learn at Cabaret Kids?


We expose children to the art of singing, dancing and acting all at the same time, the importance of clarity of speech and story-telling, how to warm up their body and voice and how to stay calm and focused.

We concentrate on how to show emotion not only in the face, or feel them inside, but also how to physicalise these emotions in our bodies.

We exercise our memories through poetry and memory games and now and then we work with percussion instruments to learn to understand rhythm and tone.

We learn the all-important art of breathing. Breathing to stay calm, breathing to energise ourselves, breathing to project our voices… I am big on breathing!

Cabaret Kids Parties


You choose a theme, we'll bring the music, dress-up and props! Add some action and voila, you have your own personal birthday show! You get to show the adults how it's done at the end, at your own venue.

School Extra Mural Classes


We offer classes at these schools:
- JATA
47 Main Street (cnr. Boundary Rd)
Linden

- Sandton Sinai
88 Wendy Road
Wendywood

- King David VP
84-88 Road No 3
Victory Park

- 5678 Productions
7 Crawford Avenue
Waverley

- King Edward Prep School
Oak Street
Houghton Estate

- The Factory On Grant
72 Grant Ave & 111 Nellie Rd
Norwood

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If you are looking for a form of speech & drama/theatre/singing extra-mural for your kids, I recommend Cabaret Kids because of the "brave not perfect" mindset. The weekly lessons are about building children up into who they want to be and who they each individually have the potential to be. It is not about constant rehearsing, polishing and perfecting of one performance piece. It is non-competitive. The values of this musical theatre school are what set it apart. Focus is on imagination, supporting class mates, trying hard & feeling confident in being the person you are. My kids have been involved since 2018 & Shelley and her team have been an incredibly positive energy in their lives. The annual showcase in an actual theatre, on a big stage with real microphones and costumes plus props to learn how to work with has taught our kids so much and encouraged their appreciation of musicals and theatre in general.

Submitted on Monday, 10th February 2025 at 08:37:28 AM

My daughter (now 8) has been at Cabaret Kids for a year now, and loves it. She's growing by leaps and bounds in performing confidence, and would love to perform on a real stage one day to an audience.

Submitted on Tuesday, 4th February 2025 at 08:06:00 AM

My son has been part of Cabaret Kids for about 2 years. My intent was to ensure that he grows to become a confident and well-rounded child that can freely express his thoughts and feelings in both small and large group settings. He has since gained more than that. He now has a warm and fun-filled space and community that has fully embraced us. Cabaret Kids is a highlight in his weekly routine.

Submitted on Tuesday, 10th December 2024 at 08:22:13 AM

Cabaret Kids is a nurturing extra mural that everyone should have the opportunity to experience! It teaches not only musical theatre but skills for life in a fun and enjoyable way.

Submitted on Thursday, 5th December 2024 at 12:47:41 PM

I cannot recommend Cabaret kids highly enough. A friend recommended it for us, and our child has grown so much from the experience. Her confidence has absolutely soared and she changed from a child who would hide behind me to a child who performed on stage. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I consider this an essential extra mural activity for every child!

Submitted on Wednesday, 4th December 2024 at 08:02:04 PM

Cabaret-Kids has developed a passion for singing, and acting that truly has transformed my daughter. Since being part of this community she has participated in numerous showcases and on different stages, allowing her confidence to grow, and her love for singing and performing in such nurturing environment has been incredibly positive. There's no pressure, only much encouragement and support. For a neurodiverse teenager there's space to be yourself, and shine while doing so!

Submitted on Monday, 2nd December 2024 at 07:39:40 PM

Cab Kids unleashed a talent I didn’t know my child had. Her passion for performing has grown, along with her confidence.

Submitted on Thursday, 28th November 2024 at 05:11:41 PM

All 3 of my kids participate in Cabaret Kids. It gives them confidence and hones their talents in singing, dancing and acting. Most of all it's fun! They love the opportunity to be on a real stage and perform in the annual showcase

Submitted on Monday, 25th November 2024 at 10:59:11 AM

Cabaret Kids is wonderful! My daughter has made good friends, developed as a performer and grown in confidence.

Submitted on Friday, 22nd November 2024 at 03:25:11 PM

Cab Kids is so much more than a musical theatre school—it’s a transformative experience. It brought our quiet, shy boy out of his shell and introduced him to a whole new world, one filled with confidence and pride.

What makes Cab Kids truly special is their focus on core life skills. It’s not just about being brilliant or talented on stage; it’s about gaining confidence, resilience, and self-expression. They also teach the importance of working as a team and showing up for your team—values that help kids thrive both on stage and in everyday life.

The environment is both nurturing and fun, where kids feel supported while having the time of their lives. Every child should have the chance to experience something like this. Cab Kids is an incredible program, and we couldn’t recommend it more!

Submitted on Friday, 22nd November 2024 at 08:57:42 AM

My little girl attended Cabaret Kids from 4 years old. She absolutely grew and blossomed and loved every second. This excellent foundation helped her get a role in The Sound of Music at MonteCasino as well as win the main part in her school production. Thank you Shelley!

Submitted on Friday, 15th November 2024 at 10:31:02 PM

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Monday, 3rd February - Monday, 31st March 2025

Win a month of musical theatre classes at a studio of your choice worth R890 incl registration!

Cabaret Kids offers a happy, safe, creative environment where children are exposed to a world of imagination through song, dance and drama while learning life skills. The unique program is facilitated by Shelley Meskin, a professional actor/dancer and singer who believes confidence is key to everything!

Branches: Melrose, Waverley, Houghton Estate, Norwood, Linden, Victory Park Randburg; Wendywood Sandton.
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