Masquerade Malta is a prominent independent performing arts school that offers high-quality training in drama, dance, and music across various age groups, from young children to adults. It is based at M Space in Msida, which includes the intimate multi-functional Blue Box theatre.
The school’s main programs are categorized primarily into “Theatre Arts,” “Dance,” and “Music,” with structured classes leading to professional examinations like those assessed by Trinity College London and the Cecchetti method for Ballet.
Classes by Age Group
| Age Group | Key Programs and Classes Available | Focus |
| Early Steps (9 months – 3 years) | Stepping Stones | A safe, welcoming space for creative play, story time, music, and dance, designed to strengthen the bond between the child and parent/guardian. |
| Tots (3–4 years) | Recreational Drama, Intro to Music, Recreational Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz. | These sessions are designed as a fun introduction to drama, dance, and song, focusing on confidence-building, social interaction, and communication skills through creative movement and play. |
| Young Juniors (4–7 years) | Theatre Arts Package (Drama, Dance & Singing), Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet (Cecchetti), Piano Lessons (5+ years). | Students begin a more structured curriculum in the performing arts package. The 4–5 year-olds attend 1.5 hours weekly, while 5–7 year-olds attend 2 hours weekly, building foundational skills. |
| Juniors (7–11 years) | Theatre Arts Package (Acting, Dance, & Singing), Hip Hop, Tap Dance, Ballet (Grade levels), Individual Tuition. | The main school commences, where the Theatre Arts Package is a 3-hour weekly session that prepares students for group examinations (e.g., Trinity College London). Students can also opt for one-on-one classes and specialized dance training. |
| Masquerade Plus (12–18 years) | Theatre Arts Package (Acting, Dance, Singing & optional Skills like Physical Theatre/Stage Combat/Voice Work), Intermediate Dance Classes (Ballet, Contemporary, Tap), Individual Tuition. | This stage is split into secondary and senior groups and involves a more intensive curriculum (up to 4 hours weekly), often participating in large-scale productions biannually. |
| Adults (19+ years) | Theatre Arts Package (Drama, Dance, & Singing), Beginners & Intermediate Dance Classes (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop). | Group sessions are offered for adults interested in pursuing the performing arts recreationally or for technical skill improvement. Individual Tuition is also available. |
Young Companies
The school also sponsors Young Companies for highly committed students, which requires auditions and offers performance opportunities:
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Masquerade Junior Company: Ages 8 to 12 years.
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Masquerade Teen Company: Ages 13 to 17 years.
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Youth Theatre Masquerade: Ages 18 to 25 years.
