....PPA (Phoenix Performing Arts) was formed in 2005 and already has a reputation as one of the best part-time performing arts schools in the area. Our reputation is the result of the high standard of shows we present and the quality of teaching at the school.

.... At PPA we offer professional training in all disciplines of dance, drama, singing and musical theatre. Sophie Guariglia, a performer and teacher of seven years, opened the school on 05/05/’05. PPA now buzzes with enthusiastic students from Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and beyond, taught by experienced, industry professionals. Sophie’s vibrancy and passion for the performing arts is a quality that rubs off on the students and creates an atmosphere you will only find at PPA.

WHAT MAKES PPA DIFFERENT?
PPA has a unique approach to performance studies, believing in developing each student’s potential and giving them the opportunities to achieve excellence in their chosen field. We offer a varied and diverse programme of events in which to take part, with regular productions both large and small scale and the very best that is on offer in terms of staging and technical support.

....Over the last few years, students have taken part in projects as diverse as ‘LES MISERABLES’ The School Edition, (The Gulbenkian Theatre Canterbury) ‘GODSPELL’ a rock musical (Whitstable Playhouse March ‘07,) an innovative Promenade production of William Shakespeare's ’ROMEO & JULIET’ (The Castle Whitstable May 2007) and a large production of ‘ANNIE’(Whitstable Playhouse March ‘08) not to mention our many, summer schools, in-house presentations, festival entries and smaller cabaret performances.

Throughout rehearsals the students are professionally coached and are therefore constantly progressing technically and gaining knowledge and experience of the theatre. In particular, they learn how to PERFORM. This is the key to all disciplines. Perfection in technical expertise is wasted without the ability to convey their skills to an audience.

PERFORMING ARTS AS A CAREER.
Those wishing to further their training professionally and audition for full time performing arts institutions are encouraged. We offer a specialised ‘audition technique’ class in which students are assisted and advised regarding their applications and time is set aside to work on monologues, solo songs/dances and interview technique. Students have gained successful entry to many various colleges and schools. For example, Guilford School of Acting, Italia Conti, The Royal Ballet Upper School, English National Ballet School, Urdang Academy and The Arts Educational School, Tring etc