Q: First, please introduce yourself to everyone. A: My name is Bella Wang Chenying. I’m 16 years old and currently studying at UWC Costa Rica. UWC has 18 campuses around the world, including one in China. I first learned about this school when I attended a summer camp at their …
“My experience performing even became material for my college application essay — it really left a lasting impression on me…”
Grow with iStage | Issue #15 Featured Student | Eve Xu Graduate of the iStage Academy Foundation Program Eve joined iStage in 2019. Over the years, she’s performed in nearly ten productions at iStage, from *Chicago* to “The Tabby Times”. Now, Eve has officially graduated! This summer, Eve spent much …
“The moment we first stepped through the doors of iStage, the gears of fate began to turn!”
Melody is iStage’s longest-standing student. From the very first day iStage opened in 2016 until now, attending weekly classes has become an integral part of her life. We’ve witnessed Melody grow from a little kindergartener into a middle schooler. Unknowingly, this journey of companionship has lasted seven years. We spoke …
“Last year, I gave up running for Pre-C because of an important exam. This year, I won’t let myself have any regrets.”
Due to a flu outbreak earlier this year, we had to reschedule our interview with Alice once. When we finally sat down to talk, the girl sitting across from us had grown so much over the years—from a mischievous and playful child to a confident and charming young lady radiating …
The seed planted when she was just 9 months old is now slowly beginning to bloom…
Nola is the daughter of Karina, the academic director of iStage Academy. Nola has been studying in iStage since she came to China at the age of 2. From Music Intelligence and ballet, to the Musical Theatre YP class and the YP Elite class, she has now entered the Pre-Academy …
Starting at just 3 years old, these little students have grown up together with iStage…
In this ‘Grow with iStage’ issue, three iStage parents are invited to share their children’s experience of learning performing arts from as young as 2.5 years old, answering questions such as ‘when is the best age to let the children start performing arts learning’? ‘Is 3 too young to join …
“Musical theatre holds a magical power — it doesn’t overemphasize any single skill. As long as you’re brave enough to try, you have the chance to make your dreams come true.”
Kevin Wu Young Simba in Disney musical “The Lion King”at Shanghai Walt Disney Theatre interviewee | Kevin’s father Kevin joined iStage in September 2019. A very gentle boy, Kevin has beautiful voice and performing experience to be proud of, as well as good academic achievements in school. In this Grow …
“The moment you decide to live earnestly, the spark has already been lit.”
The “Grow with iStage” interview series began in 2018. Our first interview was with Ava S., who was only 8 years old at the time. We saw the tremendous energy within her small body. We also interviewed Melody’s mother, who said, “Everything you’re learning is essentially a way of communicating—in …
Summer Teaching Assistant Team: The Growing iStagers
Summer at iStage belongs to the iStagers — the young performers who, in a magical year, unexpectedly encountered the stage and have since experienced days full of surprise. In 2020, they learned about pandemics and social distancing; they also learned about focus, and the power of rising to a challenge. …
I don’t want to put them in a box — I just hope they can find something they truly love.
「It is like an instant love. Attending iStage programs is not work or classes, it’s just their lives. Even when we move, musical theatre will always be a part of their life in different ways. They will always love any kind of singing, dancing and stages.」 Q: Madelyn and Eleanor …