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Welcome to MTA. Established 1981 In its own schools, MTA provides a range of classes and training programmes for recreation, education and vocational aims.

We are Tameside and Manchester’s leading performing arts school for Children and Teens, offering dedicated qualified teachers, flexible class choices, and exceptional shows produced by MTA’s professional theatre team. With a mission to make quality performing arts tuition more accessible to children and young people, MTA was launched in 1981 in Denton, Tameside, Greater Manchester. It has exciting

and engaging classes in drama and acting techniques, singing, musical theatre and dance. All disciplines taught offer optional nationally-recognised qualifications at all levels from absolute beginners up to private teacher status, with each syllabus providing an excellent foundation for further and higher education or a direct pathway into professional opportunities. To support its performing arts teaching, MTA regularly stages productions including straight drama, pantomime, musical theatre and dance shows which all members can take part in to perform their skills before an audience. A large part of the company is dedicated to services for schools. MTA supplies and manages its highly-skilled team of specialist teachers and industry professionals to deliver a wide variety of performing arts classes for enrichment, PPA, Extended Schools and holiday clubs for primary schools in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and throughout the north west. MTA’s writers, directors and professional actors also regularly devise and deliver bespoke programs of theatre-in-education (TIE) and health education plays and workshops to teach important subjects in both primary and secondary schools. The company has helped many thousands of young people to experience and embrace the arts and contributed to many professional careers. Now, in the 21st century, MTA still strives to offer the very best facilities, programs and performing opportunities at exceptionally low costs.

24/08/2026

The Summer holidays are flying by! We can't wait to welcome all our pupils old and new back to our performing arts school this September 5th!

20/08/2026

There is an incredible amount of work which goes into our full-scale productions but it's always worthwhile to see the children shine on stage. Tickets will be on sale soon for our December spectacle. We'll let you know when you can purchase them we can't wait!

18/08/2026

Ballet lessons at MTA start at age 3. As our students progress they develop many skills whilst also keeping fit. If your child has expressed an interest in dance and wants to gain internationally recognised qualifications make an enquiry online https://mainstreamstudios.co.uk/academy-enquiry/

14/08/2026

Our Stageworks specialism has a choice of Acting, Musical Theatre and Solo Singing Lessons. Pupils develop invaluable life skills and build up their confidence and performance skills. Head over to our website to find out more and to book a free trial www.mainstreamstudis.co.uk

12/08/2026

Children learn best when they feel safe, happy and are having fun! Our professional team of tutors are not just industry professional but fully trained teachers too ensuring we can deliver tuition to our pupils which ticks every box. Try before you buy with our free trial https://mainstreamstudios.co.uk/academy-enquiry/

10/08/2026

We're in the thick of the Summer holidays now and can't wait to get started on rehearsals for our full scale production The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Casting is open to all children — not just our students. To join the cast for this exciting event go to https://mainstreamstudios.co.uk/academy-enquiry/ and complete the form.

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08/08/2026

Singing is such a joyous activity. In our singing classes we teach our pupils proper techniques, to prepare them for optional graded exams.

06/08/2026

We just love the expressions in this clip of our acting classes. They're priceless. If you have a budding thespian our books are open for new students. Get in touch to find out more [email protected]

04/08/2026

To mark our 45th anniversary MTA are offering children and young adults (8-18) the opportunity to feature in our full-scale production. For the cost of a short summer school. They'll have the opportunity to get involved in 14 weeks of professional performing arts tuition. Rehearsals will start in September and run every Sunday until December, culminating in three performances on 19th and 20th December, including a matinee. Make an enquiry for an opportunity to get involved in this special performance! https://mainstreamstudios.co.uk/academy-enquiry/

02/08/2026

Providing the ideal range of dance classes for both fun and later career options. Your child can pick from Ballet, Tap, and Commercial including Modern, Jazz, Street and Hip Hop. Members can focus on exactly what interests them the most. Get in touch with the team to find out more [email protected].

Address

Denton Community Academy
Denton
M343NG

Telephone

+441619146948

Website

https://www.mainstreamstudios.co.uk/

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