Emma Hammond Theatre Academy is a drama and dance school in Chessington that offers dance, drama, and musical theatre classes. Founded by Emma Hammond in 2013, the school provides theatre education to the Kingston upon Thames community. Classes are held in Chessington and New Malden.
The school offers LAMDA examinations in acting, devised performance, mime, verse and prose speaking, musical theatre, and public speaking. LAMDA lessons are available on weekdays as private sessions for one or two students. These examinations are accredited to the Qualifications Credit Framework and can provide equivalent points towards GCSEs, A Levels, and UCAS.
Emma Hammond holds a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance and a Diploma in Musical Theatre from London Studio Centre, along with ISTD teaching certificates in Tap and Modern. She has Registered Teacher Status with the British Ballet Organisation and QTLS status. The school operates from a custom-built studio in Chessington.