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Young & Talented is for those aged between the ages of 6 and 16. Here the children train with professionals to develop skills in singing, dancing and drama. “But it’s not just about performing” says founder Suzann, “crucial life skills are learnt here that promote self belief, confidence, cultural diversity and team work abilities to enable the children to help each other to achieve collective and individual goals.”

Suzann is an established actress and director who trained at the prestigious Italia Conti drama school. Suzann’s credits include Shakespeare plays at the National Theatre, starred in Dr. Who and the Bafta nominated comedy show Little Miss Jocelyn as well as directing 3 shows at the Hackney Empire.

Young & Talented follows the same format as market leading performing arts school Stagecoach. “But I wanted to offer the same opportunity to a wider community,” says Suzann. Young & Talented schools are in inner city London in areas where there is a wide diversity of people both in terms of race, ethnicity and wealth. “Talent is not related to how much money a person has,” continues Suzann “however the opportunities to develop talent are often subjected to your affordability to access those centres and whether you feel welcomed into that environment.”

Young & Talented has recently opened a new Branch in West Norwood where there is a diverse mix of British, Black British, Caribbean, African and Portuguese. The founding branch is based in the heart of the East End in Bethnal Green which is known for its diversity embracing the Bangladeshi and Somalian community.

There is a growing understanding in the benefits of performing arts training, “At Young & Talented the discipline that is expected of the children has the positive affect of developing well rounded young citizens who understand what it takes to succeed in both the arts and in life.” The young performers do all 3 disciplines when asked why Suzann replied “My professional experience has taught me how the disciplines are so closely knit – Singers need to tell the story of the song and move with expression, Dancers need to portray feelings in their movement and present a story and Actors need to move fluently and use a wide vocal range.”

“More than that, the benefits extend to any future job – The doctor must read body language, the lawyer must speak to specific audiences, the footballer must have an appreciation for space and movement.”

The training at Young & Talented equips young people for professional careers in the field of television, film, stage and commercials. They nurture a wide selection of bright, energetic and talented children each having their own unique, confident and distinctive personality. “We work hard to make sure that they don’t lose their natural qualities so that they can portray the real lives of young people today.”

As discussed on digital radio Young & Talented currently have a girl who is soon to appear on our screens in the acclaimed TV drama Law & Order. They have a seven year old boy who is in two commercials currently on our screens for McDonald’s and the Co-op. Two other members are to perform live at a gallery event in East London.

“Our doors are always open” concludes international Director Suzann, “We have made Young & Talented somewhere that is all- embracing, affordable and professional.”

More information on Young & Talented can be found at www.youngandtalented.co.uk or by calling 020 8556 5348.

Young & Talented fees are paid termly and break down to just £4 per hour with a Joining fee of £15.