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About Zazz
Zazz was established over 25 years ago as a dance school in Houghton-le-Spring (between Durham and Sunderland in the North-East of England). It opened new premises in Empire House, Houghton-le-Spring in 2000, and became one of the largest dance and performing arts centres in the country providing classes for students from age 2 1/2 to Adults, from amateur to professional with pupils performing all over the world.
The last ten years have also seen Zazz grow to host many shows and events both at Empire House and at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Disney Land Paris and Cruise Ships to name but a few. As well as staging theatre performances we also run all kinds of events such as Band Nights and Themed Parties. The venue holds full licenses and is adaptable for all kinds of events owning its own staging, theatre lighting and sound systems. As well as fully qualified teachers we also employ a fulltime technical director who oversees all functions.
Houghton Dance & Performing Arts Academy
@ ZAZZ
The school was established in 1984 - This year is our Silver anniversary year!
- and currently has over 500 pupils ranging from 2 1/2 to over 80 years who are trained by our highly qualified teachers. Subjects studied include Ballet, Tap, Stage, Ballroom, Salsa, Freestyle, Irish, Drama, Singing, Performance. Pupils are entered for exams with the NCDTA & IDTA as well as being given performance opportunities and specialised training for the performing arts. Professional training is also available. Pupils are currently performing at Sunderland Empire Theatre, Durham Gala Theatre, Disney Land, Paris, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, Royal Albert Hall, London, Her Majesty's Theatre, London and on Cruise-ships!The Principal, Anne Thompson is a Fellow and professional lecturer. Anne established the school in 1984 as the ‘Anne Thompson School of Dancing’.
In April 2000, she was thrilled to open the new Academy building which includes a convertible Ballroom/Theatre with theatrical staging, lighting and sound. The Academy Theatre is used to stage performances throughout the year including ‘Houghton Feast’ during October of each year in accordance with the local council (past performances include Little Shop of Horrors, Oliver!, Aladdin, Cinderella & 'Dick Whittington & His Cat'). This year's production was "Annie". As well as being utilised by the performers in the Academy, the theatre is also used for class children to perform displays to their families and to give them the necessary performing experience from the very start of their training.
Anne is very proud of her wonderful and dedicated staff. Her daughter, Tricia, attained a Bachelor of Arts in Drama/Theatre & Music from the University of London. Anne’s son, Chris, works as Technical Director creating amazing lighting and special effects at the Academy shows.
Our enthusiastic teachers and teaching assistants include Clair Hillier, Julie Harrison, Dawn Lane, Danielle Robson, Amy Bond, Anne-Marie Bailey, Stacey Snook,, Sarah Howarth, Cheryl Knox, Abagayle Brown, Rachel Eggerton, Katie Newton, Melanie Stonehouse and Maria May Thompson.
Please click here for more information about our teachers and dance teacher's qualifications.
Pictures Taken Around the Zazz Building
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