The YPA Philosophy
"Train [or start] a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
At the Academy, we take a holistic approach to education and believe that training in the Performing Arts provides significant, life-long rewards. We believe that having balances in life, in particular a balance between our physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional natures, is highly important.
We cater for these aspects in the following ways:
Physical
We aim to promote a healthy lifestyle, especially by offering courses such as dance, which are great exercise whilst being enjoyable!
Spiritual
We are a Christian organisation and believe that our giftings are God-given and to be shared! Our tutors aim to be of a lasting positive influence on Academy students, seeing them develop confidence and belief in themselves.
Intellectual
Studying the Performing Arts provides many instances where both our creative and intellectual thought processes are expanded - often both at the same time. Now that's got to be good for you!
Emotional
Our tutors will carefully develop each student, giving them the confidence to find creative expression of their thoughts and ideas though performance. Our aim is to provide regular non-threatening opportunities to perform in public, giving each child the sense that something worthwhile has been achieved every time they share their gift!
