Star Train Academy

18/08/2026

✨ Join Star Train Academy This September! ✨

Looking for fun, friendly performing arts classes for your child? We’d love to welcome you to Star Train Academy!

🌟 Ages: 3–16 years
📍 Locations: Bexleyheath & Slade Green

Classes available:
🩰 Ballet
👞 Tap
🕺 Street Jazz
🎭 Musical Theatre
🎸 Guitar (ages 8+)
🎤 Private Singing Lessons (ages 8+)

🎉 Your first session is completely FREE! Come along for a no-obligation trial this September.

At Star Train Academy, children not only learn new skills but also:
✨ Build confidence
✨ Make lifelong friends
✨ Perform in our spectacular annual summer show at the Bob Hope Theatre
✨ Have the opportunity to take ISTD Ballet and Tap examinations

Established in 2014, we’re proud to have many families who have been with us for years. Our dedicated teaching team are all fully ISTD qualified with extensive experience, providing a fun, supportive, and professional environment for every student.

📩 To find out more or book your FREE September trial, contact us via Facebook, Instagram, or email us at [email protected].

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Star Train Academy family! ⭐

24/07/2026

✨ Just 3 years old… and already performing on stage in front of a live audience. ✨

It may only be a few minutes on stage, but the confidence, courage and joy these little performers gain lasts so much longer.

At just three years old, they’re learning to listen, work as part of a team, express themselves and, most importantly, believe in themselves. Watching them take those first brave steps under the stage lights is something we’ll never tire of.

Every confident teenager who stands proudly on our stage started somewhere… and for many, it began with that very first performance at just 3 years old. 🩵

We’re so proud of every one of our little stars for showing such bravery and reminding us that confidence can grow from the smallest of beginnings. 🌟

08/07/2026

Our youngest and our oldest pupil share the stage together and it was the most cutest thing ever! ❤️ 🐻 💙

07/07/2026

✨ The fun isn’t just on stage… it’s backstage too! 🎭💛

While the audience enjoys the show, there’s plenty of magic happening behind the scenes. A huge thank you to our wonderful assistants, Chloe, Isabella, Gracie-Mae & Holly for keeping our children entertained with games, laughter, and lots of smiles while they wait for their next moment in the spotlight.

Their kindness, energy, and care help create a relaxed, happy backstage atmosphere, making the show day at the theatre a memory our young performers will treasure. Thank you for helping make the experience just as special behind the curtain as it is on the stage! 🌟

30/06/2026

30/06/2026

The sweetest moments are often the ones that happen off stage. ✨

After our youngest stars came off stage from the opening number, they ran straight to our wonderful teacher and chaperone, Taryn, bursting with excitement to tell her how much fun they’d had and that they’d spotted their families in the audience. 💛

These are the moments that remind us what it’s all about. Our teachers and chaperones pour so much love, care, encouragement and support into every single pupil, helping them feel safe, confident and celebrated every step of the way.

We’re so proud of every performer—and so grateful for the incredible team behind the scenes who make moments like this possible. ✨🩵
Taryn McHugh😍

28/06/2026

SUMMER SHOW 2026 COMPLETE! ✔️
Well done to all of our brilliant stars who took part in today’s performance and a massive thank you to my amazing teachers, chaperones and volunteers. Without you, none of this would have happened!
This show has been in the works since January, and we are SO PROUD 🥲
A brilliant performance, the confidence from year to year is so rewarding!
Well done everyone, and we cannot wait to see all of your photos and hear your feedback!
“Dancing In The Moonlight!” Over and out!
Until next year!!! ✨🩵

28/06/2026

26/02/2026

✨Welcome Sarah! ✨
This week we have welcomed a new member to the team! Everyone meet Sarah!
Sarah will be joining our wonderful musical theatre after school clubs!
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Sarah is a recent graduate of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where she achieved a First Class BA (Hons), having previously trained on the Foundation Course at The Urdang Academy.

Originally from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Sarah moved to London to pursue her dream of working professionally as a performer.
Alongside performing, she is currently studying towards a teaching qualification and has discovered a real passion for working with children and young people.

Most recently, Sarah completed her first professional contract aboard The Polar Express last Christmas and is excited to continue developing her career and getting to know everyone at Star Train!

22/01/2026

Dance friends are the best ✨🩵