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The Performance Hub
Meet the Principal, Miss Carys...
Miss Carys trained at the Legat School of Classical Ballet, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, and London Theatre School, gaining a solid foundation in classical technique and stage performance. As a Royal Ballet Junior Associate and a student of Sylvia Young Theatre School & Agency, she appeared in West End productions, television series, and national campaigns, discovering her lifelong passion for the stage.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, she holds qualifications with the ISTD, Victoria College of Music, and Acrobatic Arts. Known for her dedication to nurturing dancers, she specialises in choreographing narrative character’s, ballet and musical theatre daces, creating award-winning work for the Dance World Cup, All England Dance Finals, and other major events — both for her own students and schools across the region.
In 2023, Miss Carys became Principal of Cliffe Academy of Performing Arts – now The Performance Hub – bringing fresh energy, vision, and opportunity to the school. She continues to inspire the next generation of dancers with her professional expertise, creative approach, and commitment to developing confident, versatile performers.
The Team at the Performance Hub
Recent achievements
Dance world cup 2024
12 Students travelled to Prague and competed against the worlds best dancers
A Moment in Time 2025
Major show production joining two schools in four performances at the EM Foster Theatre
2025 Exam Results
100% pass marks on 2025s Musical Theatre and Tap exams with the highest result at 98
Actor Placement
Major new series production selects Performance Hub student as major extra
Panto Placements
2 Students selected for roles in regional Panto productions. Each as 1 of 8 dancers.
Dance World Cup 2026
Qualified for DWC 2026 in Dublin with
2 groups, 1 duet, and a solo dancer
Actor Placement
Teacher selected for part in major movie production, performing as background dancer
Dance World Cup 2026
Meet the Head Girl...
Holly has been at the Peformance Hub…
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The Performance Hub bridges dance genres from street to musical theatre, giving children the skills, confidence and real stage experience to shine, whether performing at local community events or competing internationally at Dance World Cup.
With graded classes, industry-professional teachers from West End productions, and genuine opportunities in film and theatre through our agency connections, we don’t just teach dance, we open doors to futures in performing arts.
Everybody is Welcome
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Our School Policies
We are commited to protecting all our students and staff from risks and behaviours that might be detremental to their wellbeing, the positive and collaborative atmosphere we’re trying to foster, or the potential success of individuals or the entire school.
Financial Support
At The Performance Hub we believe every child deserves access to quality performing arts training, which is why we offer scholarships and free holiday spaces through MedwayGo to ensure financial barriers never stand in the way of talent. We also offer flexible invoicing and payment options to accomodate personal circumstances and allow students to enjoy their dance training without financial worries.
