Are you Young & Talented?

Dec. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- Actress/Director Suzann McLean saw a void in the quality of arts education available to children and set up Young & Talented performing arts school.
 
Young & Talented is for youngsters aged between the ages of 6 and 16. Here they develop their talent training with professional singers, dancers and actors. ‘But it's not just about performing’ says founder Suzann, ‘crucial life skills are learnt here that promote self belief, confidence, cultural diversity and by having a goal to work towards they develop teamwork and leadership skills to foster esprit de corp.’

Suzann is an established actress and director who trained at the prestigious Italia Conti drama school. Suzann’s credits include Shakespeare plays at the National Theatre, starred in Dr. Who and the Bafta nominated comedy show Little Miss Jocelyn as well as directing 3 shows at the Hackney Empire.

Young & Talented is finding its niche in the market of leading performing arts schools, ‘I wanted to offer professional opportunity to a wider community,’ says Suzann. Young & Talented schools based in greater London areas where you will find a broad demographic of the population living and working together. ‘Talent is not related to how much money a person has,’ continues Suzann, ‘however the opportunities to develop talent are often subject to your affordability  as the really good schools tend to cater to people from a certain socio-economic background’.

Young & Talented has recently opened a new Branch in West Norwood where there is a distinct mix of British, Black British, Caribbean, African and Portuguese. The founding school is based in the heart of London’s East End in Bethnal Green which embraces the Bangladeshi and Somalian community.

There is a growing understanding in the benefits of performing arts training, ‘Many parents have told us that school teachers remarked that Young & Talented has had a positive effect on their child, developing well rounded young citizens who understand what it takes to succeed in both the arts and in life.’ They master all 3 disciplines when asked why Suzann replied ‘My professional experience has taught me importance of singing, dancing and acting. Singers need to tell the story of the song and move with expression, Dancers need to portray feelings in their movement and present a story and Actors need to move fluently and use a wide vocal range.’

‘More than that, the benefits extend to any future job - The doctor must read body language, the lawyer must speak to specific audiences, the footballer must have an adept appreciation for space and movement."

The training at Young & Talented can also prepare students who wish to embark on a professional career in the field of television, film and theatre. They achieve this by nurture a wide selection of bright, energetic and talented children each having their own unique, confident and distinctive personality. ‘We work hard to make sure that they don't lose their natural qualities so that they can portray the real lives of young people today.’

As discussed on digital radio Young & Talented students are taking the profession by storm recent successes include Korie (10) in the acclaimed TV drama Law & Order. Reece (7) in two commercials currently on our screens for McDonald's and the Co-op. Mohammadur and Jordan performing live at the Whitechapel Gallery event in East London.

"Our doors are always open" concludes international Director Suzann, ‘We have made Young & Talented somewhere that is all- embracing, affordable and professional.’
 
More information on Young & Talented can be found at www.youngandtalented.co.uk or by calling 020 8556 5348.

Young & Talented fees are paid termly and break down to just £4 per hour with a Joining fee of £15.

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Young & Talented is a Saturday school for performing arts based in the heart of inner city London. We specialise in all aspects of the performing arts for 6 to 16 year olds. Whether you attend classes once a week for fun or you wish to become a professional, we aim to nurture and encourage a talented young performer.