Scala Kids Casting is a renowned Drama and Dance school located in Leeds, specialising in providing top-notch training for young performers. With over 40 years of experience, Scala Kids Casting offers a wide range of classes in Drama, Dance, and Singing, as well as operating a highly regarded Casting Agency.
In the Dance classes, students have the opportunity to learn various styles such as jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theatre. The classes are designed to develop the students' strength, poise, proficiency, and technical ability in a welcoming and fun atmosphere.
The Drama workshops are loved by pupils for their diversity. Students learn all aspects of acting while having fun and making lifelong friends. The classes cover a wide range of styles, including Theatre and TV techniques, script work, mime, physicality, and improvisation.
In addition to the 15-minute warm-up at the start of each Dance/PA class, Scala Kids Casting offers a choice of routes to develop young voices through Singing classes.
Scala Kids Casting is also recognised for its Casting Agency, which has a nationwide reputation for providing first-class, well-disciplined children for film, TV, and Musical Theatre. The agency regularly places its children in feature films, TV programmes, and commercials, with some becoming regular members of popular TV shows.
Parents and students have praised Scala Kids Casting for its high-quality classes and the passion and dedication of its professional tutors. The school's Principal, Lynne Walker, established it over 40 years ago and continues to provide a solid grounding in the Performing Arts for hundreds of talented children.
Several alumni from Scala Kids Casting have achieved significant success in the industry. For example, Katie Hill has portrayed Sarah Sugden on the popular soap since 2016, with storylines including kidnapping, cancer scares, and her mother's involvement in an acid attack. Jack Downham, who has been acting since he was four years old, played Noah Dingle on the soap for 13 years. He has also appeared in acclaimed shows such as “Spooks” and “Heartbeat,” as well as working with renowned director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe.
The school encourages potential new students to enjoy a free taster class to determine if they have what it takes to join the Scala Kids Casting family. Interested parents can contact the school during office hours to arrange an appointment or send an email for further information.