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There is a sound psychological basis for the sense of personal development that comes from engaging in and learning performing arts disciplines like acting, singing and dancing.
Each of the above challenges and develops control and awareness of the mind, body, creativity and emotionality.  In addition to this the performer learns to understand development of individuals as [...]

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There are several options for those of you who want to keep fit.  Any Academy session will put you through a mental, creative and physical workout, but

Did you know? that
Miss Alison is also a fully qualified fitness instructor and specialises in Pilates…

Call her and gain from the opportunity of having a highly creative and motivated [...]

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The Academy offers the opportunity to sit LAMDA exams to students who wish to gain creditation from LAMDA.
“LAMDA is an independent drama school, dedicated to the vocational training of actors, stage managers and technicians in the skills and levels of creativity necessary to meet the highest demands and best opportunities in theatre, film and TV. ”
Private [...]

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Merry Christmas one and all… and good cheer to all men… and women thanks Dickens!
Whilst tucking into your xmas meat or substitute, think about the year you are finishing.  Raise a glass of whatever tickles you fancy ( iron bru is particularly good at this time of year!) and set yourself a challenge.  What is [...]

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Did you know that Miss Karena (Karena Serdecka aka Karena Franceska) also lectures in Psychology and would love to hear your views on why performers become performers?
Why do ex-performers return to the performing arts?
She says that there is a common sense psychological approach which would assume that we are in some way filling a void [...]

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