Academy steps up pace for arts

Ballet teacher Jessica Thackwray, left, with Rebecca Eastwood and Phoebe Moule, right, at The Academy on Henshaw Lane in Yeadon, Leeds, where a former industrial unit has been transformed into an arts centre, with a recording studio, castings agency and costume and prop hire store.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Apr 2010, 12:47 BST

Updated 29th Apr 2010, 12:49 BST

It was opened by Carol Bicker, who has moved her own dance and drama school Centre Stage into the building. She said: "We really want The Academy to become a focal point for the arts in Yeadon and further afield.

"Lots of places are currently closing down so we hope it will be a big success. People can come and do dance, drama or singing. They can come to record music, hire a room to rehearse or come to source costumes – all under one roof."

The Academy is also on the lookout for people to join its own amateur theatre company.

Theatre company director Martin Holmes said: "We are looking for people from all walks of life who simply have an interest in the stage and the theatre."

For more details call 0113 202 9020.

Picture: Graham Lindley.

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