Youth Academy | Rebel Roots Theatre Company

We build performers

Ages 7 - 18

Rebel Roots Youth Academy is a Leeds-based performing arts school dedicated to teaching skills to young performers in Acting, Singing and Dance; with the ambition of creating the next wave of Northern talent.

What makes us different?

We Build Performers

We don't just teach skills, we build performers. We teach that with every discipline (acting, song and dance), it should all come from the building of a character first and foremost.

The KEY differences between acting for stage and screen

A key skill we teach that is oftentimes underestimated even by some of the biggest performing arts schools is the KEY distinction between acting for stage and acting for screen, which is why we employ teachers that are disciplined in both worlds!

Industry Guest Weeks

At the end of our 4 week blocks, we invite industry guests in to watch the students, giving them an opportunity to make local industry contacts, something which will serve them in the long run for their young careers as they begin to network.

Feedback delivered to parents/guardians

We offer monthly feedback to students, which will also be accessible to parents. We understand that a pivotal part of a young performer's learning is through receiving consistent feedback, and we want to make sure this is something they can take home with them.

What lessons do we offer?

All lessons held at St.Michael's Parish Hall, Headingley, LS6 3AW

Singing for Performance

Tuesdays, 16:30-17:30

Our singing classes are taught by established actor musicians and musical theatre performers who know how to transfer the young singers' skills into performance ability, creating character and nuance in their voice.

Acting for Stage & Screen

Tuesdays, 17:30-18:30

Our Acting classes offer young performers skills in auditioning, self-taping, script analysis, connection to partner, and most importantly of all, a KEY distinction between acting for stage and screen.

Multi-Disciplinary Dance

Tuesdays, 18:30-19:30

We create versatile dancers who can jump between multiple styles effectively, by teaching a multitude of styles, including (but not limited to); StreetDance, Contemporary, Rock'n'Roll, Freestyle Disco, Afro-Beats, Body Percussion, Irish Jig and Salsa.

Performance Cohort

Thursdays, 16:30-18:00

Our young cohort who put on shows quarterly. This is a chance for young performers to get used to performing on stage, learning skills in auditioning, ensemble work, and stage presence.

*Young performers must attend at least one of our other classes weekly to participate

Prices

Our next block runs from the 4th - 27th Nov

How to Book On?

It's really simple! Please just send us an e-mail at info@rebelrootstheatre.com with the classes you're interested in, and we'll be in touch shortly!

1 class

£24 per 4 week block

+ £20 to be included in Performance Cohort

Participant takes part in 1 of our 3 classes for a 4 week block.

A place in our Performance Cohort can be added for only £20!

2 classes

£40 per 4 week block

+ £20 to be included in Performance Cohort

Participant takes part in 2 of our 3 classes for a 4 week block.

A place in our Performance Cohort can be added for only £20!

3 classes

£54 per 4 week block

+ £20 to be included in Performance Cohort

Participant takes part in all 3 of our classes for a 4 week block.

A place in our Performance Cohort can be added for only £20!