Dorset Drama School | The Academy

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The South Coast's best training

in Acting, Singing & Dance for young people

Qualified, Professional & friendly staff training young people in Theatre

We are very proud of you all - Merry Christmas!

See you all in 2020 - term dates are here

WHAT AN ELF-TASTIC WEEK!

About

As the former Head of Performing Arts at The College, Jo had the privilege of nurturing the careers of 1000’s of young people - be they budding actors or young people needing a direction.

SCAPA has been developed to encourage and nurture not only the next generation of performer but most importantly, ensure that ALL young people have an opportunity to capture and develop their creative spirit in an environment that recognises their individuality. SCAPA prides itself in being a ‘fun family’ - everything we do aims to increase confidence, self-awareness, skills and communication in a supportive AFFORDABLE way.

Creative arts are slowly disappearing from the curriculum even though it is vital to society and the economy. It is our experience that performing arts can really change the lives of those who partake - in whatever form, and this is why we now dedicate our time to creating experiences for young people- whatever their ability.

Our mission is:

To NURTURE, ENCOURAGE and DEVELOP CONFIDENCE.

To ENJOY and ACHIEVE.

Jo now works with Head of Drama at Queen Elizabeths School Alex Chester, choreographer & actor Carl Christopher, performer Lizzi Briscoe, actor Adam Payne and former Theatre Manager of the Regent Centre, Barrington Theatre (and Jo's husband) Rupert Barrington.

Together they run The Academy.

Affordable, excellent training run exclusively from theatres and dedicated spaces in the area!

Monday Nights 17.00 - 18.30 @

The Druitt Hall in Christchurch

Saturday Mornings 9.30-12.30 @

The Jellicoe Theatre (Bournemouth and Poole College)

NEW FOR 2019 - Saturday Mornings 9.30-12.30 @

The Stourvale Centre, Southbourne

Saturday Afternoons 14.00-16.00 @

NEW VENUE The Studio @ Ferndown Village Hall

Your Career Starts Now

Singing

Jo is a professional singer, having toured with (among others) The Chuckle Brothers! She has trained with world class teachers using the Vocal Process technique for voice and singers.

Dancing

At The Academy we develop dancing and movement skills around Musical Theatre from Carl, Alex and Jo.

Acting

All of our teachers have performed on a variety of stages in a variety of forms. All have acted in their time and are fully trained in order to train young people in this worthwhile medium.