Senior STAR of the month July – Emilie Thompson
Emilie is a real model pupil. Prompt for her classes – which include Grade 4 ballet, intermediate/pointe and performance group, she is always in uniform with her hair in a neat bun. She works hard and puts in extra practice to reach her full potential. She always brings a positive attitude and is never afraid to ask for help or ask questions when needed - but is equally happy to assist and practice with others in class. She is a very sensible young lady, and also student
West End Workshop: Hairspray
The second of our popular West End Workshops is happening on Wednesday, 11th August.Don’t miss out on the chance to learn songs and routines from the hit musical with West End cast member Anna Campkin.About Anna: Having graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2008 with first class honours, Anna has since racked up an impressive list of credits. Her theatre credits include Annette in Saturday Night Fever (UK tour) Alternate Narrator in Joseph (UK Tour), Della/ Doris in Save the Last Dance For Me (UK
West End Workshop: Dirty Dancing
Wednesday, 4th August will see the studio play host to the first in a series of 'West End Wednesday, workshops
Junior Star of the Month: Maria Kelly
8-year-old Maria shows true passion and dedication in every class she attends – which is pretty much every class she can! She has been part of the Rooftop family since she was four, and attends private ballet, private singing, conditioning, performance group, tap, ballet, acro, vocal smash, acting through song, street dance, modern, junior stage academy and LAMDA drama. She works hard in the studio, listens well to her notes and takes corrections on board; working hard to practice anything she needs to improve on at home in her
BREAK A LEG!
Last weekend and this we are busy in the theatre at Abbotsholme School, with every student in the school performing as we film our Summer Showcase: Lights Up After Lockdown! Students are performing an energetic mix of numbers from the West End and Broadway; showcasing their dancing, singing and acting skills. While loved ones won’t be able to watch them perform ‘live’ this year, we will be filming all performances with professionally produced DVDs available to purchase later in the summer. Last week’s cohort absolutely SMASHED IT at we
Senior Star of the Month: Niamh Newby
Our first ever senior STAR OF THE MONTH is 16-year-old Niamh. Despite battling through pain, Niamh has never once missed a stage academy session, even when in hospital. Her acting in LAMDA just keeps on getting better – she is a true fighter and works so hard to constantly improve. As well as being an active member of Senior Stage Academy, Niamh also has private singing lessons with Kit and attends LAMDA drama classes. Niamh you are a true STAR!
Here comes summer!
We’ve got a packed programme of performing arts fun for all ages during the six-week holiday… Whether you’ve got a primary-age child and are looking for flexible childcare where they will have fun and make new friends, or an older child who wants to spend summer honing their skills in acting, singing and dancing, our summer programme offers something for everyone! Summer Kids’ ClubFor 3-11 year olds, our fun-packed kids club is back. Kids LOVE acting, singing, dancing, crafting and movie time fun – and there’s always lots of
Junior Star of the Month: Eva Hardy!
Our fabulous students give us so much to be proud of, we’ve decided they deserve to be celebrated! Each month we’ll pick two ‘stars’ – one junior and one senior and showcase what makes them stand out – it could be sheer talent; the way they show support to their fellow students; how helpful they are in class; that they’re stepping out of their comfort zone; that they make everyone laugh - or that they are working really, really hard. So, our first ever Junior star of the
Double whammy! Two Rooftop students win places at Jill Clewes Academy
Stone performing arts school Rooftop Studios has cause for a double celebration – with two of its students winning places on a pre-vocational course at the renowned Jill Clewes Academy. Faith Barrow and James Tonge, both 16, passed a rigorous audition process to be accepted onto the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts at the Stoke-on-Trent academy, which has seen numerous students go on to gain places at prestigious performing arts colleges in London. Both youngsters are the latest in a long line of students
Exciting new class: Acting Through Song
Staffordshire performing arts school Rooftop Studios is celebrating the return of live studio classes later this month with an exciting new addition to the timetable. The packed programme already offers something for everyone from toddlers taking their first steps in dance to grown-ups. Classes include Baby Dance, RAD ballet, tap, modern, street dance, LAMDA Drama, ACRO, TikTok dance, Silver Swans ballet and Jazz classes alongside junior and adult ‘Vocal Smash’ choral groups, private singing tuition and Rooftop’s renowned Stage Academy performing arts school. The new class ‘Acting Through Song’