About Rooftop Studios: Located in the historic Staffordshire town of Stone and founded in 1990 by Principal Elaine Bird, Rooftop Studios offers a host of opportunities for young people to develop skills in dance and the performing arts. At Rooftop Studios we’re passionate about training youngsters in the arts; building confident individuals who strive for excellence. We welcome new starters at all
levels and abilities and have created a safe space, both inclusive and accepting, giving ALL our students a home to express themselves, be whoever they want to be and realise their full potential. Throughout their training, Rooftop Studios’ students will enjoy a varied timetable of dance and musical theatre classes; leading to examinations, public performances and theatre productions. They will also benefit from in-house demonstrations and professional workshops with industry specialists. We enter our students for examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), and LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMATIC ART (LAMDA); proudly boasting a 100% pass rate in all examinations and a high level of Distinctions. Students who wish to progress in their arts training to audition for further training colleges will receive full guidance and encouragement. We have a successful history of alumni and students currently at Mountview Theatre Arts, Arts Educations Schools, ALRA, Performers College, Institute for Contemporary Theatre, and other University Performing Arts courses. Whether destined for a career in the industry or taking part purely for fun and social skills, we have something for everyone and will guide students down the correct path to whichever future destination they desire. A Stage Academy helping students hone skills in drama and musical theatre. A Dance Academy incorporating many styles of dance and acro taking students from beginner level to internationally-recognised exams; Adult singing, dance and fitness classes, Silver Swans over 50s Ballet, plus one-to-one coaching in music and singing. For more information on all the activities and classes available at Rooftop Studios visit www.rooftopstudios.co.uk
