Arts North Studios
Team and EthosArts North Studios represents a bold new chapter in musical theatre training in the North East. We offer a dynamic and immersive college experience shaped by the values of self-development, discipline, and creative fearlessness.
Our mission is to empower the next generation of performers with the tools, mindset, and resilience needed to thrive in the world of professional theatre. With a faculty of experienced west end industry professionals, we provide expert guidance across all areas of training – acting, singing, and dance – ensuring students develop not only their craft but also the confidence and passion to succeed.
Meet our Team
Annie Guy
Principal
Lori Smedley
Vice Principal
Choreographer
BTEC Curriculum Lead
Caren Rowe
Ballet Coach
Luke Maddison
Head of Acting
Helen French
Private Vocal / ATS Coach
Eleanor Chaganis
Private Vocal / ATS Coach
Jazz Peters
Commercial Coach
Polly Dowling
Tots & Minis Coach
Kacy Crawley
Tots & Minis Coach
Izzy McCann
Admin Assistant / Academy Coach
Charlotte Rowe
Commercial / Lyrical Coach
our Ethos
Individuality
Here at Arts North, we make sure we carefully nurture and develop all of our student’s individual talents whilst helping them acquire and improve new skills and abilities. We focus on each student’s specific strengths and weaknesses instead of a “one size fits all” methodology.
Ambition
Arts North is a college built for any performer with ambition. We nurture individual creative talent and support and encourage students to be determined and have a strong desire to achieve success.
Growth
Arts North encourages students to view their everyday challenges in training as positive growth. This is when we develop the most and find the strength to build resilience whilst also improving in both mindset and ability.
Resilience
At Arts North, we understand that any student entering into the performing world needs the correct care, education and focus. We coach our students to be strong, confident and fearless.
Mindset
At Arts North, we have a strong focus on self- development as student’s mature and grow as young performers. We run weekly mindset tutorials focusing on confidence building, positivity coaching and mental well-being.
Self-Discipline
All Arts North students are required to constantly log, reflect and take responsibility for their growth, progress and training. We coach students to be as open, honest and self-aware as possible.
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