Performing Arts Classes
Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Leeds East
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Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Leeds East is a weekend performing arts school offering comprehensive training across three modules: Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre, and Film & Television. The Main Academy programme runs for three hours every Saturday, with students spending one hour in each discipline under the guidance of industry professionals and experienced teachers. Children and young people develop performance skills, confidence and resilience through a blend of acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, scriptwriting, filmmaking and stagecraft.
The academy provides real-world performance opportunities, including West End theatre shows and film festival projects, alongside in-house training. With a focus on celebrating individuality and creating a safe, welcoming environment, PQA Leeds East helps young performers explore different creative pathways and discover where their talents lie. For younger children aged 4-6, the Poppets programme offers 90-minute sessions introducing singing, dancing and acting fundamentals.
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What to bring
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing suitable for movement and dancing
- Soft shoes or socks for indoor performance work
- A water bottle
- A notebook for noting feedback and ideas
- Any costume pieces or props as advised by the academy team
What to expect
- Rotation through three performance modules: one hour Comedy & Drama focusing on improvisation and scriptwriting, one hour Musical Theatre for singing and choreography, and one hour Film & Television using professional cameras and equipment
- Warm-up games and creative exercises to build confidence and explore character
- Group scene work, practical performance training and hands-on filmmaking activities
- Opportunities to receive constructive feedback from industry-experienced teachers
- Project-based learning leading to real performances and film festival submissions
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Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Leeds East
Temple Moor, High School, Field End Grove, Leeds LS15 0PT
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Sessions take place at Temple Moor High School on Field End Grove. On-site car parking is typically available for parent drop-off and collection.
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