When asked to provide a case study for Rothwell Arts, I was delighted as I am eternally grateful to the school for enabling me to progress onto the next stage of my journey on my Musical Theatre Degree course at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

 

For the past 5 years, I am proud to have trained at such an outstanding school with a team who truly care about their students on both a personal and a professional level. Without the unwavering support of Miss Vicky, Miss Wendy and the rest of the staff, I wouldn’t have been able to maintain consistently high results in my GCSE’s, A-Levels, BTDA dance exams and professional college auditions, whilst enjoying every minute of training in an environment which became like a second home to me.

 

Every member of staff is bursting with knowledge and passion for their art form, which allows them to cater to the needs of and inspire each and every student- no matter the ability. When I transferred to the school in 2014, the need for my technique to be rectified was immediately apparent and Miss Vicky and Miss Wendy took the time to ensure that I had a solid foundation, which would allow me to progress rapidly. Never in a million years did I think I would be able to achieve such high grades in my BTDA dance exams, however when I began to gain marks such as 98%, I knew I was in the right place and the tireless work of the teachers had pushed me to be the best I possibly could. I can honestly say that the staff know no boundaries and, through my journey from being a novice to a vocational level student, I felt consistently challenged and finally equipped with all the tools required of a professional drama school student.

 

Whether a student wants to take up Performing Arts as a hobby, or whether they strive to pursue a career in the industry, Rothwell Arts will provide the opportunities for this to happen. As my dream is to work professionally, the staff at Rothwell Arts provided me with many life-changing opportunities. For instance, I was lucky enough to gain a place at The Hammond School as an associate where I studied for two years and I was advised and supported as I signed with Scream Management agency in 2018, allowing me to experience what it is like to work professionally. I was given the opportunity to compete on many occasions, in groups, duets and solos, winning numerous awards and bursaries, which helped with my training and motivated me to continue developing as a performer. I am thankful to have been able to choreograph group numbers for competitions and shows, allowing my creative skills to flourish.

 

Rothwell Arts feels more like a family than a school to me and I know that the friends I have made will be with me for life. As Head Girl, I have formed relationships with pupils of all age groups and am privileged to be a role model to others, proving that students at this school have the potential to go on to achieve whatever they wish if they put their mind to it. I would like to thank the school once again for their exceptional support and for allowing me to get to where I am today. I will always value the memories I have made during my time at Rothwell Arts and can’t wait to come back and teach the talented pupils!

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