Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Premier Performing Arts Academy in Cheshunt
Founded in 1994, Valle Academy has established itself as a leading institution for performing arts education in Hertfordshire. Our journey began with just 14 students in local community spaces, evolving into a registered charity (Charity No: 1100346) with a dedicated 6,000 sq ft facility housing three professional studios. Over 31 years, we've nurtured over 500 students weekly through innovative programs in acting, singing, and dance, maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes both technical excellence and personal growth. Our purpose-built Vall Studio Theatre, equipped with professional lighting and sound systems, provides students with authentic performance experiences.We offer specialized training across 60 weekly classes, including ballet, tap, modern dance, musical theatre, and vocal coaching, catering to ages 2 to adult. Our faculty comprises industry professionals committed to developing well-rounded performers, with many alumni progressing to professional careers or using their skills in diverse fields. We maintain strong community ties through regular productions and outreach programs, while our adaptable curriculum ensures relevance in contemporary performing arts education. Our commitment to quality has been recognized through Arts Council funding and sustained growth, making us a trusted name in arts education.
Services
Acting Classes
Singing Lessons
Dance Training
Musical Theatre
Youth Theatre
Exam Preparation
Costume Hire
Theatre Productions
Summer Camps
Adult Classes
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 31 years of proven excellence in performing arts education
- Purpose-built facility with professional theatre and studios
- Specialist instructors with industry experience across disciplines
- Structured exam pathways with 100% pass rate history
- Charity status ensuring community-focused, reinvested profits
Associations and certifications
- Registered Charity No: 1100346
- Arts Council England
Services
Acting Classes
Our acting program develops core skills through improvisation, script analysis, and character development techniques. Students gain confidence in performance delivery while learning stagecraft fundamentals. Classes prepare participants for examinations, school productions, or professional auditions.
Singing Lessons
Specialist vocal tuition covers musical theatre, opera, and contemporary styles with personalized technique development. Both group classes and one-to-one sessions focus on breath control, pitch accuracy, and performance interpretation for all ability levels.
Dance Training
Comprehensive dance education includes Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Street styles with graded levels from beginner to advanced. Our syllabus combines technical training with choreographic creativity in purpose-built dance studios with sprung floors.
Musical Theatre
Integrated training combines acting, singing, and dance in production-focused classes. Students rehearse full musical numbers while developing the multi-disciplinary skills required for stage performance and audition preparation.
Youth Theatre
Our youth theatre company creates original productions while teaching collaborative performance skills. Members aged 8-18 participate in script development, character creation, and full-scale theatre productions with professional technical support.
People
Corinne Vall
Principal & Founder
Corinne founded The Vall Academy in 1994 after a professional career in theatre education. With LLAM qualifications and extensive teaching experience, she oversees curriculum development while maintaining the academy's artistic vision and community focus.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer classes for children aged 2+ through to adult learners, with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
Do you offer exam opportunities?
Yes, we provide structured exam pathways through recognized boards like LAMDA and Trinity College London with 100% pass rates historically.
What dance styles are available?
We teach Ballet, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Cheer, Street, Acro, and Stretch classes across all ability levels.
Can I try a class before enrolling?
Yes, we encourage trial sessions to experience our teaching environment before committing to full enrollment.
Do you have performance opportunities?
We produce multiple shows annually including musicals, dance showcases, and drama productions with professional theatre facilities.
Are costumes included in class fees?
Stage uniforms are required for performances, available through our online shop with optional customization services.
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