About Roydon Academy of Performing Arts

Allow the dynamic individuals at Roydon Academy of Performing Arts, in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, to welcome you into their creative family. Backed by more than 30 years of experience, our talented tutors operate a popular drama academy, which is a renowned as a ‘home away from home’ for young dancers and singers.

Our Academy’s Unique Story

Having established our academy in 2000 in Cyprus, we are now based off the Broadway in Leigh on-Sea. While our classes are suitable for children aged from 18 months, there is no upper age limit. Our devoted tutors coach individuals throughout Leigh on-Sea, Westcliff on-Sea, Hadleigh, Benfleet, and Southend. Adhering to the International Dance Teachers’ Association examination Syllabus, we guide our pupils through accredited exams. We offer classes in:

Ballet – Tap – Modern Jazz – Commercial Jazz – Contemporary – Gymnastics and Acro Classes – Musical Theatre – Drama and Singing – Private Singing Lessons

Our Academy’s Successful Proprietor

Devoted to cultivating the mental and physical wellness of our pupils, we delight in instilling inspiration and passion for arts within students of all ages and abilities. Our academy is managed and owned by Trudy Deakin (Miller), who has been involved in the performing arts industry more than 30 years. Having previously worked for ITV™ (Benny Hill), the BBC™, Anglia TV™, Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation™, and RIK™ (theatre and film), our manager is supported by extensive experience.

Our Academy’s Mission

The school is devoted to cultivating the mental and physical wellness of, and instilling inspiration for the love of arts to, students of all ages and abilities. In giving children this wonderful opportunity, it is important to make sure that what they do now will not have a negative effect on their bodies or minds in the future.