At PQA Leicester we pride ourselves on providing exciting weekly classes led by inspirational professionals. All of our team have an enhanced DBS check, take annual child protection courses and the majority are First Aid trained too. The safeguarding of our students is of paramount importance to us.
Last month 140 students from the Main Academy took to the stage at the Sue Townsend Theatre to perform in two high energy performances of High School Musical JR. Our young performers aged 6 – 18 years rehearsed the production intensively over a period of three months, and the final performances were an amazing showcase of their hard work.
For many students it was their first time performing on a real stage EVER, and the excitement backstage was unforgettable!
Our next big musical theatre show will be our performance in the West End next June. This was a brilliant practice run for the students and team alike!
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Yes! Every academy offers one free trial session, as long as there is space available in the age group. If the group is currently full, you can join the waiting list, and we’ll contact you as soon as a place becomes available.
PQA runs for 41 weeks throughout the school year. You can find the full list of term dates on each academy’s webpage, just search for your local academy and visit its web page.
PQA provides performing arts training for children and teens aged 4–18. Our Main Academy (ages 6–18) includes three core classes:
Some academies also offer Poppets (ages 4–6), an energetic 90-minute class introducing young children to singing, dancing and acting.
PQA welcomes all children, whether they’re complete beginners or already confident performers. There’s no audition needed to join.
At PQA students in Main Academy are grouped by age, learning with other children and young people at similar stages.
This depends on where you feel your child will be happiest. Some 6-year olds are ready to join the 6-9 age group in Main Academy, others will feel more comfortable starting in Poppets.
Your always welcome to discuss what’s best for your child with your local Principal before booking your free session.