Performance Academy of Theatre Arts

Performance Academy of Theatre Arts Performing Arts School based in Rainham, Kent. Classes are available from 3 years to adults.

An IDTA registered school offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft, Street Dance and Musical Theatre. Private tuition is available upon request as well as tuition for pupils wishing to study for their teaching qualifications.

Lovely news for Sebastian who has been cast in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with the brilliant at the C...
01/05/2026

Lovely news for Sebastian who has been cast in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with the brilliant at the Central Theatre in October.🌟🌈

Huge congratulations to Zelia who has successfully auditioned for a place on the Emil Dale musical theatre associate pro...
30/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Zelia who has successfully auditioned for a place on the Emil Dale musical theatre associate programme starting in September! 🌟

20/04/2026

Final festival results of the half term. A small number of our team went along to Gravesham last week and achieved some lovely results. Well done to you all! 🌟

🥇Zahara Modern
🥇Zahara Tap
🥇Zahara Own Choreo (Exceptional)
🥇Zahara Character
🥇Zahara National
🥇Millie National
🥇Millie Character
🥇Bethany Greek

🥈Aria Baby Song & Dance
🥈Isla 6yrs Character
🥈Isla 6yrs Song & Dance
🥈Esme Song & Dance
🥈Bethany & Rosa MT Duet
🥈Millie Modern
🥈Saffron Greek

🥉Zahara Lyrical
🥉Grace Tap
🥉Grace National
🥉Cooper Character
🥉Bethany Lyrical
🥉Rosie 6yrs Character
🥉Rosie 6yrs Song & Dance

🏅Grace Character
🏅Isla Baby Ballet
🏅Cooper Tap
🏅Bethany Modern

🏆 Zahara Own Choreo
🏆 Zahara Senior Character

Adjudicator’s choice
🏆 Zahara Senior Bursary
🏆 Grace Endeavour

18/04/2026

We had a very busy Easter half term! Unbelievable results at from our competition team. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you all from the wings! 🥰

🥇Rosa National
🥇Zahara Character
🥇Chloe Song & Dance
🥇Abigail Lyrical
🥇Abigail Character
🥇Zahara National
🥇Abigail Modern
🥇Rosa Ballet
🥇Zelia National
🥇Rosa Tap
🥇Caitlyn National
🥇Isla Baby Classical
🥇Rosie Song & Dance
🥇Isla Baby Stage
🥇Rosie Character
🥇Amelia S Modern
🥇Rosie Ballet
🥇Zelia Character
🥇Zahara Choreographic (91)
🥇Zelia Song & Dance
🥇Myah, Caitlyn, Zelia National Trio
🥇Animal Antics Group
🥇Myah & Caitlyn Modern Duet

🥈Millie National
🥈Rosa Lyrical
🥈Chloe Ballet
🥈Abigail Tap
🥈Amelia M Lyrical
🥈Zahara Modern
🥈Rosa Modern
🥈Esme Character
🥈Bethany Lyrical
🥈Amelia M Modern
🥈Rosa Character
🥈Naomi National
🥈Naomi Greek
🥈Caitlyn Ballet
🥈Saffron Greek
🥈Naomi Lyrical
🥈Millie Modern
🥈Brianne Baby Classical
🥈Amelia S Song & Dance
🥈Maisie Song & Dance
🥈Amelia S Character
🥈Amelia M, Abigail, Chloe Rosa Character Quartet
🥈Abigail & Chloe Character Duet

🥉Zahara Lyrical
🥉Hannah Song & Dance
🥉Abigail Song & Dance
🥉Amelia M Character
🥉Bethany Character
🥉Rosa Greek
🥉Chloe Modern
🥉Bethany Modern
🥉Bethany Greek
🥉Chloe Greek
🥉Sebastian Tap
🥉Rosa Song & Dance
🥉Caitlyn Modern
🥉Sebastian Ballet
🥉Myah Greek
🥉Millie Modern
🥉Aria Baby Stage
🥉Maisie Character
🥉Caitlyn Character
🥉Zelia Tap
🥉Bethany & Rosa MT Duet
🥉Zelia Vocal
🥉Maisie, Amelia S, Rosie MT Trio
🥉Bethany & Rosa National Duet
🥉Alice & Naomi National Duet

Special Mentions 🌟
Esme Song & Dance
Amelia M Song & Dance

🏆Isla Baby Classical
🏆Isla Baby Stage
🏆Rosa Junior Ballet
🏆Rosa Junior National
🏆Caitlyn Inter National
🏆Abigail Inter Character
🏆Zahara Senior Character
🏆Rosa Junior Tap
🏆Zahara Choreographic
🏆Classical Group

Adjudicator’s Choice
🏆Sebastian Most Promising Inter
🏆Rosa Musicality
🏆Zahara Stage Presence

A super first festival for little Brianne. Welcome to the team! Also welcome to Hannah, Sebastian and Ione! 🤩

Two incredible college offers for the lovely Ione! 🤩Ione recently joined us after training with and Jackie Lynn before ...
17/04/2026

Two incredible college offers for the lovely Ione! 🤩

Ione recently joined us after training with and Jackie Lynn before the closure of their well renowned school.

Ione is a very hard working and conscientious student and we are so happy we are able to help you complete your training before you move onto college.

Congratulations to you and to Jackie and Craig for your success. We are thrilled for you! ⭐️

Zahara’s first and last Medway Stage Festival! 🥹
12/04/2026

Zahara’s first and last Medway Stage Festival! 🥹


They’ve made their decisions and accepted their places!I couldn’t be more proud of you all! 🤩❤️ oconnorx
28/03/2026

They’ve made their decisions and accepted their places!

I couldn’t be more proud of you all! 🤩❤️

oconnorx

What a wonderful 3 weekends we spent at Thanet Festival. The results speak for themselves. You are all superstars! It wa...
27/03/2026

What a wonderful 3 weekends we spent at Thanet Festival. The results speak for themselves. You are all superstars! It was a little different this year without the lovely Ray but a huge thank you to Jasmine and Annie for hosting. You did an amazing job. Thank you to for your kind words of encouragement for every dancer.

🥇 Zahara Character
🥇 Isla Baby Classical
🥇 Myah Character
🥇 Aria Baby Theatre
🥇 Zahara National
🥇 Myah Ballet
🥇 Abigail, Amelia M, Chloe, Rosa Quartet
🥇 Animal Antics Classical Group
🥇 Myah Modern
🥇 Abigail Lyrical
🥇 Bethany Lyrical
🥇 Bethany & Rosa MT Duet
🥇 Naomi Lyrical
🥇 Zelia Character (93)
🥇 Bethany Song & Dance
🥇 Alice & Naomi National Duet
🥇 Millie National
🥇 Rosa Ballet
🥇 Amelia S Character
🥇 Rosa Character
🥇 Rosa Tap
🥇 Maisie Song & Dance
🥇 Rosa Modern
🥇 Amelia S Modern
🥇 Rosa Song & Dance

🥈 Caitlyn, Myah, Zelia National Trio
🥈 Zahara Tap
🥈 Zahara Modern
🥈 Amelia M Lyrical
🥈 Abigail Modern
🥈 Amelia S, Maisie, Rosie MT Trio
🥈 Abigail Character
🥈 Naomi Greek
🥈 Chloe Ballet
🥈 Esme Song & Dance
🥈 Chloe/Abigail Character Duet
🥈 Zelia Song & Dance
🥈 Millie Character
🥈 Millie Modern
🥈 Rosa Lyrical
🥈 Rosa Greek

🥉 Isla Baby Theatre
🥉 Amelia M Greek
🥉 Grace National
🥉 Grace Tap
🥉 Caitlyn Modern
🥉 Cooper Character
🥉 Zelia Greek
🥉 Bethany & Rosa National Duet
🥉 Naomi National
🥉 Rosa National
🥉 Rosie Character
🥉 Amelia S Song & Dance

Well done to Saffron for her festival debut. Welcome to team PA!

🏆 Baby Classical - Isla
🏆 Baby Stage - Aria
🏆 Senior Character - Zelia
🏆 Senior Lyrical - Naomi
🏆 6-7 Aggregate - Amelia S
🏆 10-13 Aggregate - Abigail
🏆 Senior Aggregate - Zahara
🏆 Classical Groups - Animal Antics

Adjudicator’s Choice
🏆 9 & Under Shining Star - Amelia S
🏆 Most Outstanding Performance - Zahara Character
🏆 Best Costume - Chloe - Tutu

What an amazing day of workshops at the Students Day!Thank you to and for making it such an enjoyable experience for ...
22/03/2026

What an amazing day of workshops at the Students Day!

Thank you to and for making it such an enjoyable experience for everyone.

We’re looking forward to next year already! 🤩

Huge congratulations to our Miss Jess and her husband Mitch on their wedding day! You all look amazing and we are all so...
22/03/2026

Huge congratulations to our Miss Jess and her husband Mitch on their wedding day!

You all look amazing and we are all so happy for you! Enjoy the rest of your time in Jamaica! 👰🏼❤️🤵‍♂️

Address

Dance And Drama Studios, The Howard School, Derwent Way
Rainham
ME80BX

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 9:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+447917644473

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