pixie lott performing arts academy
Our strong faculty staff ensure that students are able to learn and complete
ISTD exams in a multitude of dance genres (Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Jazz,
Contemporary, Street, Rock 'n' Roll and Freestyle) as well as LAMDA solo acting
exams and London College of Music singing exams. Higher level ISTD and LAMDA
exams also carry beneficial UCAS points for university. We are a family run
school that has been running for over 5 years and we really enjoy coming each
Saturday to see everyone! We have our amazing bi-annual show and in between this
an ‘Exhibition of Work’ evening and an annual ‘Acting Showcase’ followed by a
prize-giving. Every August we have our ever growing popular Summer School with
our amazing Musical Director Robert Hyman and Pixie. All the students have
worked so hard every Saturday and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, we are
extremely proud of them all! It is so wonderful to see the students come to us
to learn and grow into talented individuals. We have our wonderful teachers to
thank for this and parents for being so supportive. Our students have gained
100% pass rates in their exams, most obtaining the highest marks. Our
outstanding achievements from our 2015 opening to date are: Jessica Wade-Barry
was cast in ‘The Sound of Music Live’ for ITV, in 2015. Erin LeCount was a
finalist in the ITV show, ‘The Voice Kids UK’, in 2017. Lucy Blanchfield went to
Laine Theatre Arts and then onto Bird College where she was awarded a DADA in
2017. Holly McDonagh played her West End debut as little Cosette in Cameron
Macintosh’s West End musical production of ‘Les Misérables’ Jan 2017 to Jan
2018. Holly also played little Gloria Estefan in the musical ‘On Your Feet’ at
the Leicester Curve and then at the London Coliseum from May to Sept 2019. In
2018, Mia Lineham passed her ISTD Advanced 1 Tap with a distinction, aged 15. In
2018, Holly-Marie Davenport passed her ISTD Intermediate Tap and Intermediate
Modern both with a distinction, aged 15. Frankie-Mae Garner made her West End
debut in the musical ‘School of Rock’ in 2018. Lily Boreham and Taite Grindlay
were selected to be part of The English Youth’s Ballet production of ‘Cinderella
In Hollywood’ in July 2018. Lucia Wratten was a finalist in the ISTD Junior
Ballet Awards in October 2018 and 2019, and also qualified for the ISTD National
Finals in Solo Disco Freestyle Set Dance in 2020. Faye Wood was a finalist in
the ISTD Junior Ballet Awards in October 2018. In 2019, Harvey Alcott passed his
LAMDA grade 8 (gold medal) with a distinction, aged 16. Lucy Shaw was cast for a
feature film ‘120 Hours’ in 2019 and also a short film ‘Our Plastic Beach’ in
2020. Mary Alcott and Lucia Wratten were awarded scholarships from The English
Youth Ballet. Elise De Boos, Jessica Fleet, Holly McDonagh, Madison Karukus were
also selected for the production of ‘Giselle’ in March 2020. Scarlett Coles
qualified in Solos for the ISTD Freestyle Nationals in 2020. Our Elite
Competition Team came 1st Place at the ISTD competition in 2020. Annabelle
Holland, Mary Alcott, Elise De Boos were awarded scholarships to the prestigious
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Ruby Rose Rider, Madison Karakus and
Jessica Tickel were awarded full time places too. Jessica Tickel recently
auditioned and has now been offered a full time place at Arts Educational
School. Holly-Marie Davenport was awarded a DADA and joined Bird College in
2019. Taite Grindlay was accepted into the Dance Conservatoire. Ruby Rose Rider
auditioned and was offered after a place at The National Youth Theatre as a
member and ambassador. In September 2019 Ruby-Rose successfully auditioned at
the Arts Educational School and joined their sixth form. She will be going into
her second year in September 2020 as Head Girl. In 2020, Elise de Boos, Lottie
Wright, Holly McDonagh and Madison Karakus gained places to attend Performers
Elite Program, training with the college once a month for a year. During
Lockdown 2020, Lucia Wratten and Scarlett Coles qualified for ISTD Grand
National Finals, Scarlett placed in the top 12 and Lucia Wratten placed 3rd in
the whole of the UK. We also competed online for the prestigious Janet Cram
awards where there were over 700 entries. Holly-Marie, Lucia and Scarlett were
Semi finalists, placing in the top 20. Izzy White auditioned and successfully
gained a place in December 2020 to start The British & Irish Modern Music
Institute (BIMM) in Sept 2021. Christina Turner passed London College of Music
(LCM) Grade 8 singing with g8 singing with a distinction. In Feb 2021 our elite
team Qualified to represent England in Small group Street, Show dance and Jazz.
Holly-Marie Davenport was selected to compete in the Senior Jazz Solo section
for the Dance World Cup ,representing England.
