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​Performance Academy of Theatre Arts was established in July 2008 by Emma Lewis (Principal).  Opening week saw the academy welcoming twenty pupils.  That number has since grown to approximately 100 pupils.  We are extremely proud of our success and reputation within the local area.  We pride ourselves on the high standard of training that we provide, as well as sustaining a friendly and fun environment for all our pupils and their families.
 
As an IDTA qualified school, we offer students the opportunity to take part in regular examination sessions. We proudly maintain our 100% pass rate with pupils consistently gaining high results as well as nominations for the prestigious IDTA Theatre Dance Awards. 

Pupils have appeared in many professional productions including pantomimes at The Central Theatre - Chatham, The Woodville - Gravesend, Maidstone TV Studios and The Hazlitt - Maidstone. Pupils have also performed with The English Youth Ballet. Students have been accepted onto well known Associate programs that allow them to progress with their training alongside their regular classes. Our competition team members continue to achieve much success competing in regional festivals as well as being All England Dance National Finalists. Past pupils have successfully gained places at reputable universities and colleges such as Bird College, Miskin Dance College and Reynolds Performing Arts College, enabling them to further their performing arts studies.
MEET OUR FACULTY
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Emma Lewis FIDTA FEllow and examiner

PRINCiPAL

After a brief professional career, Emma realised that her future was in teaching and founded Performance Academy of Theatre Arts in 2008. Emma furthered her training with Miss Yvonne Gout and under her guidance, qualified as an IDTA examiner. Emma teaches all theatre genre disciplines.
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jESSICA CLIFFORD 

teacher - Ballet & tap

Miss Jess is a well loved member of our faculty, having been with the academy since opening in 2008. Jess specialises in preparing our pupils for their examinations.​
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SEREN DEEKS

teacher - commercial

Miss Seren has recently graduated from Performers College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre and Dance. She has experience working professionally in Television, Radio and more. Seren enjoys teaching all disciplines of dance, particularly Commercial, Tap and Musical Theatre. 
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NAOMI OST

TEACHER - musical theatre

Miss Naomi graduated with a 1st Class BA Hons in Acting and a desire to pass on the joy she'd found in performing arts to the younger generation. She continues to work professionally in the industry, meaning her classes reflect both the fun of music and acting and what's current in performance today.
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kerry geer

lead chaperone and assistant

Kerry is our lead chaperone and midweek class assistant. She is a valued member of our team who is a constant support for our students and teachers.    
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