PPA Canterbury

PPA Canterbury We are a professional and friendly performing arts school in Canterbury, catering for ages two years old to adult. We cater for all aged 3 to adult.

We are a Performing Arts School in Canterbury. We offer Classes in Dance
(R.A.D & I.S.T.D Ballet, I.S.T.D Modern, I.S.T.D Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Commercial, Acro & Tumbling)
Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama. The first taster class is always free so why not come along and try a class today! Complete the online form to book:
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We love these throwback shots of our (then) Junior 2s in Peter and the Starcatcher! đź’«We are welcoming our Intermediate a...
16/09/2026

We love these throwback shots of our (then) Junior 2s in Peter and the Starcatcher! đź’«

We are welcoming our Intermediate and Senior drama students back to the studios today, so it felt like the perfect time to look back at these photos from our March 2025 production at Gulbenkian Arts Centre theatre. It’s lovely to see how much these particular students have grown since then! We’re looking forward another year of classes, characters and storytelling, and of course, there’s another PPA play waiting in the wings for March 2027 🎭

✨ WE’RE BACK! ✨PPA is officially re-open today- Monday 14th September, after our summer break, and we’re so looking forw...
14/09/2026

✨ WE’RE BACK! ✨

PPA is officially re-open today- Monday 14th September, after our summer break, and we’re so looking forward to seeing everyone back in the studio!

We hope you’ve all had a lovely summer and are ready for another fantastic year of classes, rehearsals, performances and plenty of exciting things ahead.

We’re looking forward to everything we’ve got in store for the upcoming academic year — let’s get started! 💫

The final graduate we’re waving off, is the fabulous Jasmine! ❤️Jasmine has been with us since she was about four years ...
12/09/2026

The final graduate we’re waving off, is the fabulous Jasmine! ❤️

Jasmine has been with us since she was about four years old, and it’s honestly hard to think of PPA without her there! She’s always been a natural performer and an extremely hard worker, and we’ve watched her grow into the talented, triple threat artist she is today, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything she has achieved. After multiple offers, Jasmine has chosen to head to Emil Dale Academy to continue her musical theatre training 💫

Jasmine will be missed a great deal, but we know she is more than ready for this next chapter, and we can’t wait to see what happens next. We’ll be cheering you on all the way Jasmine! 🥳

Swipe for Jas at the start of her time at PPA 🥰



Classes return Monday 14th September- Only one week to go!See you in the studio! ✨❤️✨
07/09/2026

Classes return Monday 14th September- Only one week to go!

See you in the studio! ✨❤️✨

Our next graduate to celebrate is Lauren, who is heading off to Manchester School Of Theatre to continue her training 🥳L...
06/09/2026

Our next graduate to celebrate is Lauren, who is heading off to Manchester School Of Theatre to continue her training 🥳

Lauren has always been a wonderfully natural actress, with a real ability to connect with a character and bring performances to life. That was certainly reflected in her Grade 8 LAMDA Acting exam last year, where she achieved our highest mark of the session — an incredible 97/100!

We’re over the moon that her talent and hard work has been recognized, and can’t wait to see what’s next for her. We’ll miss you, Lauren! ❤️ Wishing you the very best for this exciting new chapter — enjoy every minute of the adventure! ✨

🌟WAITING ON A WISH 🌟A little look back at our Inter 1 Musical Theatre piece from PPA LIVE 2026 at The Great Hall, Kent C...
04/09/2026

🌟WAITING ON A WISH 🌟

A little look back at our Inter 1 Musical Theatre piece from PPA LIVE 2026 at The Great Hall, Kent College- Waiting On. A Wish. Our Inter 1 group are age 11-13 yrs and took on this piece with such enthusiasm and commitment, getting it finished and perfected in record time! The detail in their acting-through-song was incredible, and we were so proud of the work they produced. We can’t wait to get back into the studio with these guys and continue developing those skills even further ❤️

Our musical theatre classes are acting-through-song based, with a strong focus on vocal technique, acting intentions and occasional movement. Get in touch for more information about our musical theatre classes and how to join us!



Photography: silasstubbs

Next up, it’s our lovely Amelia we’re celebrating! Amelia is heading to JGH to complete a one-year Foundation Course. ✨A...
03/09/2026

Next up, it’s our lovely Amelia we’re celebrating! Amelia is heading to JGH to complete a one-year Foundation Course. ✨

Amelia hasn’t been with us for a huge amount of time, but she has certainly become part of the PPA family! She brings such a lovely energy to the studio and has been a joy to have with us. As Amelia is staying local, we’re hoping we’ll still see her from time to time, and we look forward to hearing all about it 🤗

Good luck, Amelia! We can’t wait to see where this next year takes you! ❤️

✨ P P A P R E S E N T S ✨We love this shot of some of our fabulous modern students as the Caterpillar in Alice in Wond...
03/09/2026

✨ P P A P R E S E N T S ✨

We love this shot of some of our fabulous modern students as the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, taken when we performed PPA Presents at Gulbenkian Arts Centre theatre back in March đź’š

PPA Presents gives our younger students the chance to perform in a theatre every year, experiencing the excitement and professionalism of a proper theatrical production from an early age and helping to prepare them for the bigger stages and shows as they grow. ✨

These girls were the top end of the junior school in March, so were setting the bar for the younger students and will move up this term 🥹❤️ Well done girls, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

Today we’re celebrating our next lovely graduate- Elizabeth, who is heading off to Manchester to study History and Polit...
02/09/2026

Today we’re celebrating our next lovely graduate- Elizabeth, who is heading off to Manchester to study History and Politics 🥳

Elizabeth has always been such a conscientious and thoughtful student, and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow throughout her time at PPA. She has always approached everything with such care and maturity, and we know she’ll take that with her into this next chapter.

You will be very much missed, Elizabeth! Wishing you the very best for university and everything that lies ahead. Go and enjoy every minute!

Swipe for some throwback shots of little Elizabeth in ballet 🥹❤️

đź©° Ballet at Phoenix Performing Arts đź©°From age 3 and up, our classical ballet training is designed to build strong, techn...
02/09/2026

đź©° Ballet at Phoenix Performing Arts đź©°

From age 3 and up, our classical ballet training is designed to build strong, technically skilled dancers — whether you’re just starting out or working towards vocational levels up to an advanced level.

NEW FOR THIS TERM: Beginner Ballet for age 14+
A brand-new class for those with little or no previous ballet training, and particularly helpful for those hoping to pursue performing arts as a career. Build your technical foundation, and gain the strength to take the next steps in your training ✨

Address

16A Roper Close
Canterbury
CT27EP

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 10:15am - 5pm

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07968367397

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