Whether your child is interested in Performing Arts purely for fun or considering a career in the industry, Contact us now.
The schools Casting Agency has a reputation nation-wide for providing first class, well disciplined children for film, TV and Musical Theatre. Our children regularly appear in feature films, TV programmes and commercials, with several becoming regular members of some of the country's top TV shows.
"They are brilliant, very helpful, very strict. Love them. Classes are never boring. We have a wide selection of teachers who are all great!"
"Scala provides a first class environment to development and nurture the talents which lie within each child. A superb support network"
"A fantastic agency full of opportunities, support and overall fun"
"I've been very impressed with the agents representation."
"Scala is an excellent performing arts school using great instructors combined with a caring professional owner and office staff."
"The best acting school for young children, brings out the best in them."
"Scala have been my agent since the very start of my acting journey. Always professional and helpful and guided me through."
"I have been with Scala Performing Arts/Scala Kids Casting for 9 years and highly recommend them for both tuition and casting."
"I cannot tell you how much my child has developed since joining Scala and experiencing all the opportunities she has been offered, she is a different kid altogether, confident and focussed and much happier in her own skin. It has changed both her school life and friendships in a positive way and her school work has come on leaps and bounds."
"Eleven years of Scala. The best of places, run by the best people with the best teachers How we are going to miss you! xxx"
Scala School of Performing Arts was established by principal, Lynne Walker over 50 years ago. We offer full, professional training in Dance, Drama & Singing for ages 3 to Young Adults & many of our students have gone on to successful careers in theatre, tv & the film industry. Receiving a solid grounding in all three disciplines allows our students to continue their studies at high profile dance & drama colleges & universities such as;
ArtsEd, Urdang, Italia Conti, Emil Dale, Performers, RADA, Mountview, Laine & LIPA.
All Creatures Great and Small - Channel 5
Scala's Imogen Clawson won the role of Helen's little sister Jenny as a tiny 11 year old . Now a beautiful young lady she's grown up on set with the wonderful cast and the stunning Yorkshire locations.
Wider Than Sky
Scala’s Willow Bell picked up the well deserved award for Best Young Female Actor in "Wider Than Sky" at the 2023 Birmingham Film Festival. An incredible performance in a very touching film.
The Dumping Ground - CBBC
Moses Amedzro has played the character Jimi for the last two series of Dumping Ground and it's a tough one for him! His character likes to coast along, doing as little as possible and never gets stressed - what's not to love!
The Moor - Feature Film
Billie and Dexter played Young Claire and Danny in the Award Winning Drama Mystery, with other students cast as Ghost Children. We spent many days on set with the charismatic director - Chris Cronin - a perfectionist to the end!
The Midwich Cuckoos - Sky
Dexter Ansell originally auditioned for the role of a "cuckoo" in this dystopian drama for Sky. We were a little relieved when he was cast as as David Saunders - a sweet little village child - little did we know!
SARAH SUGDEN
Scala’s Katie Hill has played Debbie's daughter Sarah since 2016 ... her storylines since joining the soap have included kidnap, a cancer scare, a heart replacement and her mum Debbie's acid attack involvement…and she’s still smiling!
NOAH DINGLE
Jack Downham has played Noah for 13 years now … he first made an appearance aged 7 when actress Emma Atkins who plays Charity returned to the village with her small son.
Jack has been acting since he was four years old …he was the face of Whiskas cat food in a World Wide campaign in 2006 then went on to play further roles in “ Spooks” and "Heartbeat” – he worked with acclaimed director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe when he played the young Robin in the 2010 Universal movie of the same name.
MILLIE TATE
Scala’s Willow Bell made her TV debut in the soap. She began her soap story as a 5 year old playing Kim Tate’s surprise Grandchild Millie. Kim was unaware that estranged son Jamie had not only a wife but a 4 year old daughter…making Kim a very unwilling Grandma!
LUCAS TAYLOR 2019-2021
…Dexter Ansell played Dawn's son Lucas for two years and loved his time on set with his on screen family. Dexter was originally in the soap as a baby but doesn’t remember his time as a mini soap star.
Before joining Scala all children can take a free Taster Lesson or Audition (for older children).
Children join in with the specific class and find out exactly what happens - no need to prepare anything!
Whether it’s Dance, Drama or Singing, the tutor will include them in each activity so they, and you, can decide what’s best for each child.
So, if you think your child has got what it takes to be a Scalakid, call us on 0113 250 6823 Monday to Friday between 10am to 3pm to arrange an appointment.
"He is loving the classes, always looks forward to going, and skips into the building each week. It's nice to see him excited about something other than Minecraft!"
Office: Tel: 0113 250 6823 (Office hours only/ thereafter an answering machine)
Email: office@scalakids.com
Studio:
Scala School of Performing Arts
Greenacre Hall
New Road Side,
Rawdon,
Leeds.
LS19 6AS