Kennedy’s Performing Arts

✨ Ballet Recital Day ✨

Friday 12 June as our Royal Academy of Dance exam candidates perform for their families with energy, grace, confidence, and lots of smiles! 🩰💖

Performance Schedule
🌸 Primary: 5:00pm – 5:40pm
🌸 Grade 1: 5:45pm – 6:30pm
🌸 Grade 2: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
🌸 Grade 3: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

🎟️ Maximum of 3 spectators per candidate.

We can’t wait to celebrate all the hard work and dedication our ballerinas have shown throughout the year. Wishing everyone a wonderful recital day! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support Margot and Imogen. They both shone on stage and were a real credit to the school.

KPA is such a special place filled with love, kindness, encouragement, and support. These two ballerinas started their journey as tiny dancers, inspired by our older students. Now, they have become role models themselves, inspiring our younger dancers who watch them with the same admiration.

We are so proud of everything they have achieved and grateful to be part of such a wonderful dance family. 💛🩷💙

Charlotte developed a passion for dance from an early age while attending classes at KPA, where she also gained valuable performance experience, building her confidence and stage presence. After attending part-time as a child, Charlotte went on to study Performing Arts full-time with KPA, where she gained multiple qualifications. After completing her training, she went on to teach and choreograph for numerous KPA productions, further strengthening her practical and creative expertise.

Her formal training includes RAD Ballet Grades 6–8, Intermediate and Advanced 1 Jazz, and Intermediate Tap with the ISTD. She also holds both an Associate and Licentiate Diploma in Performing Arts with Trinity College London, recognising her advanced technical skill and artistic understanding.

Charlotte has knowledge of both the RAD and ISTD examination syllabi and has significant experience assisting in the preparation of students for these assessments. Beyond teaching and choreography, she has extensive production experience, having stage managed many KPA productions and supported performances as a chaperone. This has given her a strong understanding of the organisational, technical, and safeguarding aspects of theatre production, making her a versatile asset across multiple areas of dance and performing arts.

Committed to continuous professional development, Charlotte gained a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Staffordshire in 2024. During her studies, she explored key areas including child development, inclusive teaching strategies, curriculum design, behaviour management, and assessment methods. This academic knowledge enables her to teach inclusively, support learning outcomes effectively, and create safe, positive environments where every student can thrive.

Charlotte has broad experience working across a range of educational settings, including nurseries, primary schools, and specialist schools. She is passionate about supporting learners of all ages and abilities, adapting her approach to meet individual needs and helping every student build confidence, skill, and a lasting love for Performing Arts and learning.

We are incredibly excited for our Royal Academy of Dance Musical Theatre students as they prepare for their exams in just a few weeks’ time. ✨

We especially love Esme’s set design project, which she will be discussing with the examiner as part of her assessment. 🎭

These exams provide a fantastic opportunity for students to gain recognition for their dancing, acting, and singing abilities, while also developing valuable transferable performance and communication skills.

We are delighted to have been selected as one of the schools taking part in the Musical Theatre Pilot Scheme for this exciting and exhilarating syllabus, and we are proud to support our students as they continue to grow in confidence, creativity, and performance excellence.

Wishing all of our Musical Theatre students the very best of luck in their upcoming exams! ⭐

Charlie trained at Kennedys Performing Arts from the age of two, gaining early performance experience through annual variety shows and musical productions. Through her training with KPA, she has had the opportunity to perform at a range of prestigious venues and events, including Alton Towers, Disneyland Paris, and His Majesty’s Theatre in London, further developing her confidence, versatility, and stage presence as a performer.

Charlie attended the University of Chester, where she graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) in Drama and English Literature. During her studies, she participated in workshops led by the Storyhouse, TIPP, BBC producer Richard Maddox, and singer-songwriter Pixie Lott. Alongside her academic studies, she was the playwright and sole editor of Kill the Groove, an original theatre production performed at the conclusion of her second year. As the lead writer and editor, she oversaw the creative development of the piece from conception to performance,while also portraying the role of Daisy. The production subsequently toured a number of venues including Alexander’s Live, Revolution Chester, and Provenance Chester, providing her with valuable experience of presenting original work to diverse audiences in professional performance settings.

In her final year, Charlie tailored her studies towards modern and contemporary theatre practices, exploring innovative approaches to performance, as she studied the challenges of accessible theatre for the visually impaired by directing an extract of Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis in auditory format which was performed at the University of Chester.She further developed her academic specialism through an independent dissertation examining the representation and complexity of female characters in the works of Arthur Miller, combining critical literary analysis with an exploration of gender and identity within modern drama.

Throughout University, Charlie also had the opportunity to work with a group of young people with special educational needs to provide enrichment activities through the use of drama to develop their confidence and self esteem.

Charlie is to continue with her studies by starting her MA course in Modern and Contemporary Literature at the University of Manchester. Her postgraduate studies will enhance her ability to explore themes, context, and interpretation in performance, enriching her work as both a drama practitioner and educator.

Millie’s passion for dance and the performing arts began at a young age when she joined Kennedy’s Performing Arts (KPA). During her time there, she regularly performed in annual musical productions and variety shows, developing a strong foundation in performance and stagecraft.

Alongside her performance training, Millie successfully achieved Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet qualifications from Pre-Primary, through to Grade 8. She has also had the opportunity to perform at a variety of prestigious venues and events, including Disneyland Paris, Alton Towers, His Majesty’s Theatre, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, and The Palace Theatre. These experiences strengthened her passion for performing and provided valuable insight into the professional world of the performing arts.

Throughout her years at KPA, Millie has gained extensive stage experience through a range of musical theatre productions. Notable roles include Tracy in Hairspray, Fiona in Shrek, and Miss Hannigan in Annie. These opportunities have enabled her to develop key transferable skills such as teamwork, confidence, communication, and leadership.

In addition to her performance experience, Millie has spent many years supporting classes as a KPA Class Assistant, helping younger students develop their skills and confidence in a positive and encouraging environment. Through this role, she has gained valuable experience in mentoring, classroom support, and working with children of different ages and abilities.

Millie has also developed extensive backstage theatre experience, contributing to the smooth running of productions through roles in assisting stage management and as a runner. Working behind the scenes has given her a well-rounded understanding of theatre production, including organisation, teamwork, communication, and the importance of professionalism both on and off stage.

As someone who is deeply passionate about the performing arts, Millie is committed to inspiring creativity, confidence, and a love of performance in the next generation of performers. She strives to create a positive and supportive environment in which students can develop both their skills and self-belief.

Millie continues with her studies as she starts her degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Salford. This will further enhance her understanding of anatomy, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, enabling her to bring valuable knowledge of physical wellbeing and body awareness into her teaching practice.

Connie began her training at Kennedys Performing Arts at the age of eight, where she performed in annual variety shows and musical
productions.

From an early age, she knew she wanted to pursue performing as a career and continued her training on the vocational training programme at KPA. During this time, she achieved her Associate and Licentiate diplomas in Musical Theatre with Trinity
Guildhall. She also gained her Royal Academy of Dance, Ballet Grades 6–8, alongside ISTD Jazz Intermediate, Advanced 1, and
Advanced 2 qualifications.

Connie continued her training at The London School of Musical Theatre. There, she completed an intensive, industry-focused programme, working closely with leading industry professionals to further refine her skills and build a strong foundation
for her career.

Connie’s professional credits include; Jason and the Argonauts: The Musical (Bridewell Theatre), Lea’s Guide to Winning the Lottery (Perfect Pitch Musicals), The Store Room (Workshop), Peaky Blinders: The Immersive Experience (Peaky Blinders Manchester), as well as commercial work for Barclays Bank and Paddy Power. Most recently she has featured in the short film, Janet, written and directed by current Sidemen creative producer Fin Wallace. With over 15 years teaching experience,

Connie has worked across a wide range of settings including pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, community projects and further/higher education. She is passionate about inspiring confidence, creativity, and a love of performance in her students, creating a supportive and engaging environment for all abilities