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Leading Staffordshire erforming Arts Academy, Rooftop Studios, is set to open a new branch in Leek!

The Stone-based studio, which was established in , offers ahostofopportunitiesfor young people to develop skills in dance and the performing arts, and has seen many students go on to train at leading vocational performing arts schools -including ountview Theatre Arts, Arts ducational Schools, illenium erforming Arts and the uildford School of Acting. lasses are ledbyprofessional performers and the timetable caters for all ages -including aStage Academy helping students hone skills in singing, drama and musical theatre; a ance Academy incorporating many styles of dance and acro taking students from beginner level to internationallyrecognised exams and adult dance classes. Thanks to exceptional industry connections, the studio also hosts regular workshops with West nd stars; offering youngsters the chance to learn from the pros.

The new Leek studio, located in ewspaper ouse, rook Street, is headed up by Studio irector laire Simpson, aformerRooftop Studios student herself. laire went onto train in usical Theatre at erformers’ ollege and The rdang Academy before embarking on a -year career with the Walt isney ompany, where she worked for years at Shanghai isneyland, Tokyo isney Resort, ong ong isneyland, isney ruise Line, isneyland aris and also for isney haracter vents Aperformingfor Live T , Tours, ommercials, ovie remieres, orporate and much more. laire says

Studio coming to Leek!

“At Rooftop Studios we’re passionate about training youngsters in the arts; building confident individuals who strive for excellence. We welcome new starters at all levels and abilities and have created asafe space, both inclusive and accepting, giving ALL our students ahome to express themselves, be whoever theywant to be and realise their full potential. “The skills they will build during their time with us not only prepares them for alife on the stage but are valuable in any career, with an emphasis on building self-confidence, resilience, public speaking and presentation skills. We’re massively excitedtobring the Rooftop Studios formula to Leek and can’t wait to discover the town’s talented youngsters!”

For more information on the classes available at Rooftop Studios Leek and to arrange afreetrial class, email Leek@RooftopStudios.co.uk; www.rooftopst udios.co.uk