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PQA York

PQA York is a dedicated performing arts Academy, with classes for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing) and Film & Television. PQA York provides drama tuition, dance school, singing classes and filmmaking training all under one roof!

Our York academy operates from Huntington School every Friday from 4.45pm-8pm and Saturday from 9.45am-1pm & 1.45pm-5pm where we welcome students from 4-18 years within the City of York; Huntington, Haxby, Heworth, Fulford, Dringhouses, New Earswick, Osbaldwick and Dunnington to name just a few! PQA York also welcome lots of students each weekend from slightly further afield; Malton, Tadcaster, Selby and more!

 

 

Principal note:

As Principal of the Academy, I am extremely passionate about providing high quality, professional and up-to-date performing arts tuition, as well as offering the opportunity for young people to build confidence, learn life skills and make new friends. At PQA York, we ensure all of this takes place in a fun, safe and happy environment.

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Academy Details

Opening Times:

Friday PM:16:45 - 20:00
Saturday AM:09:45 - 13:00
Poppets:09:45 - 11:30
Saturday PM:13:45 - 17:00

How To Find Us:

Huntington School, Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9WT

Contact Us:

[email protected]
07753 179070

Fees:

Primary Student £88.00 per calendar month
Sibling Student £66.00 per calendar month
Poppets Student £44.00 per calendar month

Meet The York Team

James Aconley

Principal

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Natalie

Vice Principal

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Kirsty

Vice Principal / Comedy & Drama

Hello everyone! My name is Kirsty and I’ve been the Comedy and Drama teacher at PQA York for over 4 years now...

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Rocky

Musical Theatre (Saturday)

I work professionally and passionately as an actor, singer and dancer in film, musical theatre and contemporary theatre...

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Niamh

Musical Theatre (Friday)

Hello! I'm Niamh and I am thrilled to be the Musical Theatre teacher at the Friday academy at PQA York. Having worked with PQA for over...

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Chris

Film & TV

Ey-up! I’m Chris and I’m chuffed to be teaching Film and Television at PQA York! I’m a filmmaker and screenwriter based in York and...

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Georgie

Poppets Teacher

Hi Everyone! My name is Georgie and I'm so excited to be back working at PQA- you just can't keep me away! Not only am I over the moon...

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Fleur

Academy Assistant

Hello! My name is Fleur, and I am thrilled to be PQA York's teaching assistant. I attended PQA Scarborough as a student from the age of...

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Adam

Academy Assistant

My name is Adam and I’m currently studying for an Acting BA degree at York St John University. I have been performing on stage for 3...

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Helen

Academy Assistant

Hello, my name is Helen and I am thrilled to be joining the fabulous team here at PQA York as a Teaching Assistant. I am currently...

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Our Modules

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre classes combine singing, dance and acting. We teach our students a range of…

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Film & Television

PQA is the largest provider of Film and Television education in the UK for under…

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Comedy & Drama

Our Comedy & Drama lessons provide our students with the knowledge of theatrical forms and…

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Added Benefits

Quirky Kidz

Students at The Pauline Quirke Academy appear in top West End productions, TV programmes, films and commercials thanks to our exclusive professional agency, Quirky Kidz Creative Management.

West End Shows

Imagine the thrill and buzz from performing on stage at a top West End theatre. Our students don't need to imagine – we give them the chance to do just…

PQA Cinema Screenings

Your very own movie screened at your local cinema! Each Academy organises a hugely exciting red carpet premiere at their local cinema, where you will get to watch your Film…

Masterclasses

Our masterclasses are run by industry professionals, often between their work on well-known TV programmes, Hollywood movies, West End shows and music videos.

RSL PQA Qualifications

PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our students, so for those students who want to, we cover the cost for group exams through Trinity College London at no additional charge…

PQA Live

In the event of a national and/or localised lockdowns, bad weather, pandemics or a lack of venue availability etc, Academies will be run virtually as PQA Live. PQA Live will…

Showcases

Our Academies offer at least two performance opportunities a year which can be attended by family and friends.

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