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Teri Levett leads the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Wickford (PQA Wickford), a notable performing arts group and dance school situated in Wickford, United Kingdom. PQA Wickford provides top-tier classes and training for children and young adults in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre (singing & dancing), and Film & Television.
Classes are held on Friday evenings from 4:45-8pm at Beauchamps High School, SS11 8LY, and on Saturdays at Grange Primary School, SS12 0LR. The Saturday sessions run from 9:45am-1pm and 1:45-5pm.
Under Teri Levett's leadership, PQA Wickford upholds an ethos of giving every student a chance to shine. They focus on ensemble work and teamwork, ensuring no child is left behind.
Teachers at PQA Wickford, all industry professionals, are passionate about sharing their expertise with the next generation of performers, directors, filmmakers, choreographers, writers, singers, and dancers.
Flexible membership options are available, allowing students to choose classes that fit their interests and schedules. PQA Wickford offers top-quality training and mentorship under the guidance of Teri Levett.
For Saturday sessions, the academy is open from 9:45am-1pm and 1:45-5pm. They also offer a Poppets session from 11:30am-1pm.
Inquiries can be directed to Teri Levett at teri.levett@pqacademy.com or by calling 07380 138578.
The pricing is straightforward: Primary Student at £92 per calendar month, Sibling Student at £69 per calendar month, and Poppets Student at £46 per calendar month.
The dedicated team includes Shayla, a Teaching Assistant for the Green Group and Poppets, Danny Mitchell, a Teaching Assistant and Vocal Coach, Tessa, a Musical Theatre expert, Megan, the Vice Principal and Poppets specialist, Summer, who specialises in Comedy & Drama, and Steven Dorrington, the Film & Television expert.
With a variety of modules tailored to diverse interests, PQA Wickford ensures a comprehensive performance arts education. Their Musical Theatre classes blend singing, dancing, and acting. The Film & Television programme is the largest in the UK for individuals under 18. The Comedy & Drama lessons enhance skills in youth theatre and improvisation.
PQA Wickford, with its strong curriculum, experienced staff, and dedication to nurturing talent, stands as the premier performing arts academy for children and young adults in Wickford.
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We are a performing arts academy where children can build confidence, self-belief, and skills through drama and creative projects.
We focus on safeguarding, EDI, and student wellbeing so children have safe spaces to learn and thrive.
Our approach helps children manage stress, develop self-belief, and express individuality while complementing other extracurricular activities.