Arts Vocational Academy is a part-time Performing Arts School specialising in Dance, Drama, Performance and Musical Theatre. Classes include: Jazz/Commercial/Ballet/Lyrical/Contemporary/Acrobatics/Tap/Drama/Musical Theatre/Specialist Workshops

Established for over 50 years, our experienced team of industry professional Dancers, Choreographers, Actors and Vocal Coaches ensure students achieve results to be proud of and to feel part of a healthy and successful team. A.V.A has an exceptional reputation within the industry for our credibility as performers and for our professional attitude. Our inclusive, supportive and family friendly atmosphere encourages students whatever their desire...Train for CONFIDENCE, FUN, FITNESS, or a PROFESSIONAL CAREER There is something for everyone. We prepare our students to enter into further arts based college education, teaching, move straight into the industry or into whatever path they choose with confidence in themselves...all whilst making many happy memories and new friends

• From Pre-Preparatory through to Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management our Gal/Ofqual regulated examinations also support UCAS points with examination boards: BTDA (British Theatre Dance Association) / RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) / LAMDA (London Academy of Dramatic Art) / Trinity College London

• Our teachers and chaperones are fully certified with Enhanced DBS

• 100% Exam pass success

• National and International Competitions- Students are able to feature in solo/duet/troupe performances

• Regular performances take place at: Disneyland Paris, Royal Albert Hall, 02 London, His Majesty's Theatre West End London, Sadler's Wells Theatre London, NEC Birmingham and the Birmingham Hippodrome

• Our performers appear in productions for: Crossroads Pantomimes, Royal Caribbean, Discovery Cruises, World's Biggest Pantomime Productions, West End Runs, National & International Tours

• Regular 'GUEST and CELEBRITY WORKSHOPS' with industry professionals

• ALAN HARDING is a Patron of the school - A leading choreographer with credits including: The Royal Variety Performance, Tonight at the London Palladium, Strictly, Cunard Cruises

• Scholarships - Over the years students have gained thousands of pounds to support their training

• Our students gain entry to full time performing arts colleges

• Many students secure professional Theatre/TV/Film/Commercial - We have direct links to reputable established agents

• Fundraising events raise proceeds that are re-invested back into the school, to help all students be able to 'experience & achieve without being held back by finances

• Thousands of students have graduated with happy memories and lifelong friendships to treasure

  A.V.A is a family business founded by Miss Joyce Hart where it originally began as Birmingham Stage School. Miss Hart, developed the school after a career as a dancer herself and what started out in a small studio with a handful of children has flourished into a renowned pillar of the arts community, with thousands of alumni students.

  Her daughter Cherry and granddaughter Melanie are now Principals and have also both experienced full time professional dance/performing arts careers in both stage and television

Our promise

At A.V.A, EVERYONE matters. We promise to provide a structured, healthy, nurturing and secure environment where happiness is paramount. Students are valued, cared for and encouraged to develop as creative individuals

Innovation, Inspiration and Attainment is guaranteed for every student as part of the A.V.A family, whether they attend just for fun or to train for college education and/or a professional career

We always deliver the positive attributes that ensure our students develop valuable, transferable social and developmental skills such as personal confidence, strength of conviction, independence, discipline, self and mutual respect, team building, freedom of expression, creative confidence, health and fitness, personal organisation – preparing them for the wider world

As an organisation, we are always transparent - We encourage parent communication

A.V.A has a stringent 'Child Protection Policy' and our staff are Enhanced DBS certified

Well being is embedded in our ethos - We aim to support our students with a healthy approach towards their mental health and personal development

We operate a zero tolerance stance on bullying and intolerance with immediate consequence. The experience of being at A.V.A is enjoyable for all!

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