Telford Academy of Performing Arts
Telford, Shropshire
With over 20 years of experience we have taken our skills and developed a fun and friendly environment for you and your children to learn and enjoy. Offering classes for all ages, there is something for the whole family.
Our teachers are passionate about their art and wish to pass on their knowledge to the students. At Telford Academy we aim to set high standards and give regular opportunities for performance.
An educational environment for developing new skills in all areas of performing arts. Dance is extremely beneficial for children as well as adults. It is a perfect way to help with fitness levels but also build confidence. Teaching discipline and developing talent in rewarding and enjoyable lessons.
Our founder and head teacher started dance training at the age of 2 ½ years old. At 16 she chose to go to Doreen Bird College after being accepted into many of the top performing arts colleges in London. Finishing college with her Dance Diploma as well as all the Teaching Associates in Ballet, Tap and Modern, she then went straight into her first professional contract on board the first of many Cruise Ships. From there she founded KPS Productions, responsible for choreographing and producing many shows for 4 and 5 star hotels across Europe. In addition to choreography and production, running seminars for entertainment teams and organising large events were primary business for KPS.
Working for companies such as Thomson, TUI, Grecotel, Louis Cruise Lines and many more, in a variety of venues including theatres, hotels, cruise liners, schools, casinos and concerts.
Telford Academy of Performing Arts is the perfect place for you, whether you want to perform just for fun or if you want a career the Entertainment business.
- Opening Times:
Wednesday - Ketley Community Centre
(The Old Ketley Primary School)
4.45pm - 6.45pm - Street Beats - 7 to 15 year olds
Thursday - Childs Ercall Jubilee Hall
5pm - Dinky Dancers - 3 to 6 year olds
6pm - Street Dance - 7 to 16 year olds
7pm - Dancercise - Adults Only
Friday - Ketley Community Centre
(The Old Ketley Primary School)
4.30pm - Dinky Dancers - 3 to 6 year olds
5.30pm - Street Dance - 12 to 18 year olds
6.45pm - Dancercise - Adults Only
- Types of Dance Taught: Street Dance, Drama, Singing, Stage Skills,
- RAD Registered: No
- ISTD Qualified Instructor(s): Yes
- NDTA Registered: No
- SOBHD Member: No
- SDTA Member: No
- UKA Qualified: No
- Adult Classes: Yes
- Childrens Classes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 3
Ketley Community Centre - the old Ketley Primary School
Ketley Community Centre
Holyhead Road
Ketley
Telford
TF1 5AN
Child Ercall Jubilee Hall
- Carmichael School of Theatre Arts, Telford (approx. 1 miles)
- Telford Stage School, Telford (approx. 2 miles)
- Danceforce, Wolverhampton (approx. 16 miles)
- Rachel Dixon School of Dance, Stourbridge (approx. 18 miles)
- Natasha Hansell School of Dance, Kingswinford (approx. 19 miles)
- Eclipse Dance Academy, Dudley (approx. 20 miles)
- Gill Harvey School of Dance, Stoke-on-Trent (approx. 23 miles)
- Fords Dance Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme (approx. 23 miles)
- Insteps Dance Academy, Ludlow (approx. 24 miles)
- Premier Dance Centre, Stoke-on-Trent (approx. 24 miles)