Glenlyn Academy

Glenlyn Academy is a pre-vocational performing arts school recognised by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. It offers training in dance, acting, singing and musical theatre for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years and adults.

Glenlyn Academy has studios across South London. Teaching takes place at central studios in Lewisham and Sydenham during the week and at weekends, and at Bromley and Chislehurst on Saturdays. The headquarters is located at 49 Porthcawe Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5TA.

The Academy offers ballet, tap, technical jazz, commercial jazz, street jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, acting, singing and acrobatics. Classes are available at four ability levels from 1st Steps for ages 3 to 6 through Pre-Foundation, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Adult courses include Adult Dance Strand 1 and 2, Adult Dance and Musical Theatre, and various combinations of weekly classes. Training is also available through the GA Virtual Studio, an online performing arts training option with live classes and on-demand content.

Students of all ages and abilities are welcome. No audition is required to join the Academy. After registration, students are placed into an appropriate ability group.

The Academy caters for children aged 3 to 18 years and adults over the age of 18. Classes are taught at four ability levels: 1st Steps for 3 to 6 year olds, Level 1 Foundation, Level 2 Intermediate, and Level 3 Advanced.

The Academy awards annual scholarships to students onto courses at full-time vocational colleges. The Glenlyn Academy Management Agency helps secure professional work for students and runs regular audition workshops for members. Students get opportunities to perform regularly at major events and in London's West End.

The curriculum is delivered in association with NATD National Association of Teachers of Dancing and LAMDA London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Teaching uses traditional teaching and performing methods with a focus on technique while embracing contemporary ideas in the modern performing arts and commercial world.

Students on courses may perform in three major productions each year, with a Winter Showcase in December, GA Live in the Spring, and a Summer Showcase at the end of the academic year. Students have performed at venues including Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Her Majesty's Theatre, The O2, and London Palladium.

Contact Glenlyn Academy by telephone at 020 8778 5768 or by email at redacted@example.com. The address is Glenlyn Academy, 49 Porthcawe Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5TA.