Derby's centre for Theatrical & Freestyle arts training! Opportunities include auditions examinations, competitions & shows
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Studio84 is a Performing Arts school based in our purpose built facility in Spondon Derbyshire. Ran by Faye Michelle Quinney who has worked in many aspects of the entertainment industry (Not only as a west-end performer but also a teacher, lecturer, consultant, studio manager and as an assistant casting associate for Casting Director Mark Summers (Madonna, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Kanye West)
Studio84 really is Derby's centre for theatrical and freestyle arts training. Offering lessons in all aspects of the performing arts: Acting, Acrobatics, Ballet, Freestyle, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Tumble & Singing and operating under the I.D.T.A, I.S.T.D, N.A.T.D & L.A.M.D.A associations. The School holds a show every two years at the prestigious Derby Theatre, as well as annual demos, fundraisers & our Christmas Cabaret at Derbys famous Rolls Royce Pavilion. In addition to this, pupils can take graded examinations, participate in dance festivals & competitions and also audition for professional productions in theatre, TV & Film. Our pupils have appeared in shows at Derby Theatre, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse, The Duchess theatre to name but a few. Many of our students have successfully gained places at: Royal Ballet associates, Elmhurts associates, BTUK, MTBC, Talent First and The Central Television Workshop associate programmes- as well as full time training at Studio 79, EPA, The Hammond, Performers, Italia Conti and Urdang
Studio84 has associations with top London talent agency Alphabet Kids as well as many other industry connections. Find out more about us at our website: www.studioeightyfour.com
01/06/2026
πβ¨ Worker of the Week! β¨π
Before we broke up for half term, we celebrated our final Worker of the Week winners of the term ππ
A huge well done to:
π Lillie
π Lucy
π Lyla-Mae
π Elsie
These trophies arenβt given out lightly! They are awarded to students who have shown fantastic effort, attitude, improvement and determination in class π
We are so proud of you all π€ Keep up the amazing work!
And nowβ¦ a brand new term officially starts TODAY! ππ
Who will be our next Worker of the Week winners? ππ
We canβt wait to see all the hard work, smiling faces and superstar attitudes over the coming weeks! π
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25/05/2026
βοΈβ¨ We hope youβve all had a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday and enjoyed this glorious sunshine weβve been having! β¨βοΈ
Just a little reminder that we are now officially on half term break π
π Classes will resume on 1st June
Enjoy the rest, recharge those batteries, have lots of fun and weβll see all our wonderful dancers back in the studio very soon ππ
Have an amazing break everyone! π€
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24/05/2026
πβ¨ Midland Area Championships β¨π
What a fantastic day at the Midland Area ADFP Championships ππ₯
Our dancers absolutely did not disappoint and it seems like 4 was definitely our lucky number today! πβ¨
We had:
π 4 Fast Finals
π 4 Slow Finals
π 4 Pair Finals
π 4 Street Finals
π Fast Pair Results
π₯ 1st β Imogen & Dee Dee
π₯ 2nd β Lily & Isla
β¨ 4th β Tilly & Rhea
β¨ 5th β Nancy & Madison
We are SO proud of every single dancer who took to the floor today - finals or not. Everyone tried their bestπ
Now itβs time for a well-earned rest as we head into the May half term break βοΈπ
Then weβll be back and ready for the next part of our freestyle competition season π₯π
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21/05/2026
πβ¨ Worker of the Week Superstars! β¨π
A huge well done to our amazing trophy winners for their fantastic effort, hard work and attitude in class ππ
You should all be so proud of yourselves π€ Keep working hard and shining bright β¨
Also pictured is our gorgeous Gracie, who received a special certificate and medal for taking part in her very first class with us β and she did AMAZINGLY! π₯Ήπ
We love celebrating effort, confidence and progress at Studio 84 π
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20/05/2026
πβ¨TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! β¨π
The countdown is officially ON for this yearβs spectacular showcase at the beautiful π
Get ready for an unforgettable night of:πDance πΆMusic π Drama β¨Magic π²Adventure
This yearβs productionβ¦β¨ INTO THE WOODS β¨
Featuring our incredible students aged 3β21 years, this is a show you absolutely do NOT want to miss!
ποΈ Tickets are NOW available from the Derby Theatre Box Office or via the link below β¬οΈ
β¨π Welcome to the faculty, Miss Shannon! πβ¨
We are so excited to officially welcome Shannon to the Studio 84 team as our new Acting & Musical Theatre Teacher π€
Shannon is a Midlands-based creative and drama teacher with a real passion for inspiring the next generation of performers π
After beginning her own training with DZSA and Miss Faye in her younger years, Shannon went on to graduate from MADD College in 2017 πβ¨
With experience across performance and the arts, Shannon now works closely with young performers, helping them build:π Confidenceβ¨ Creativityπ Performance skillsπ« The tools needed to pursue professional training and careers within the industry
We are so excited for our students to learn and grow with you, and we know youβll be an amazing addition to the Studio 84 family π
Welcome to the team, Miss Shannon! π
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11/05/2026
β¨πΈSometimes a picture is just PERFECTπΈβ¨
What an incredible action shot captured yesterday by at the SRB- Wythenshaw ompetition ππ₯
Featuring our beautiful Isla, this photo captures everything we love about slow dancing technique π€
From her fingertips to her toesβ¦ the stunning turnout, beautifully stretched legs and feet, control, elegance and expression are all there β¨
A truly gorgeous moment frozen in time π
Well done, Isla β absolutely beautiful dancing ππ