23 | Southern Enterprise Awards 2021 The Hastings Stage Studio is renowned for its excellence and unparalleled experience and expertise within its industry. In addition, it promotes a safe, positive, and nurturing environment full of mutual respect and support. The school has a long history of success and a strong reputation for exceptionally high standards under the direction of husband-and-wife team John and Vanessa Pohlhammer, who met while performing in Japan, and Vanessa’s mother Anne Slacke, the founder of the school. Established in 1968, The Hastings Stage Studio is run by creative minds John and Vanessa Pohlhammer and Anne Slacke. They are highly- experienced professional film, stage and TV performers, directors and choreographers who work hard to make learning fun. They are known for their work in The Reduced Shakespeare Company and Talk of London in the West End, Oh What a Night! in Las Vegas, Crazy for You, Two’s A Crowd, the Royal Ballet School, world tours, the voice of 8 Out of 10 Cats and more. With The Hastings Stage Studio, not only can clients learn valuable skills in dance, drama, and singing, but also boost self-confidence, eliminating stage fright or fear of public speaking. All of this and more can be done with the teaching expertise of John, Vanessa and Anne – a one-of- a-kind experience taught by one-of-a-kind experts. At The Hastings Stage Studio, clients can expect exciting, professional training in all aspects of the performing arts for ages two through adult, encouraging clients to learn in a fun, supportive environment at reasonable prices. Additionally, students tend to make friends for life whilst learning from experts with extensive performing experience and teaching qualifications from LAMDA, the ISTD, Guildhall, RAD and more. Hence, their results from optional exams with these London boards are often among the best in the country. Recognised within the 2021 Southern Enterprise Awards for its outstanding success and regarded as the best performing arts theatre studio in Sussex, The Hastings Stage Studio helps its students develop and grow at their own pace to meet their full potential. Their students make life-long friends and gain confidence, poise, and self-discipline while learning all acting, singing, and dancing styles. As a result, many former pupils now perform professionally worldwide. In contrast, others credit the skills learned at The Hastings Stage Studio for helping them succeed in business, medicine, law, and a wide variety of exciting professions. With its training, clients achieve unbelievably high standards, and have many opportunities to perform in amazing shows at a very professional level. In addition to the school’s own fantastic productions, recent pupils have appeared in such A-list films as The Theory of Everything, The Imitation Game, Pan and Holmes plus TV shows, West End productions, cruise ships and live shows worldwide, and even the latest John Lewis Christmas advert. The Hastings Stage Studio is an exceptional performing arts school with quality and facilities to rival the best London colleges, at prices to fit any budget. It offers expert training from highly qualified teachers with decades of professional performing experience in state- of-the-art premises conveniently located in the Queen’s Arcade—the birthplace of television—in Hastings Town Centre. Its light and airy studios are equipped with mirrors, barres and sprung professional dance floors to protect joints, and teachers encourage healthy lifestyle choices to keep their students active and happy throughout their lives. While their pastoral care is second to none, The Hastings Stage Studio is much more than just a club or childcare. Students learn real techniques and professional skills in whatever areas interest them, and are free to set their own schedule… from one lesson a week to a full curriculum. Classes offered include tap, jazz, ballet, street and modern dance, drama, comedy, mime, Shakespeare, tv and film acting, solo singing, complicated harmonies and more. Through them, students develop valuable skills and a love of the performing arts that will last a lifetime. Moreover, for those seeking a career in the performing arts, The Hastings Stage Studio often takes its best students right through to their first jobs in the West End, films, television, and live shows worldwide. The Hastings Stage Studio encourages success through hard work and dedication, inspiring students to sing, dance and act in their own creative way with professional guidance and care. As a result, clients will increase their technical skills while boosting self-confidence, strength, flexibility, coordination and agility. They’ll enjoy the rewards of teamwork while eliminating any stage fright or fear of public speaking. However, the most important thing is they’ll have loads of fun and laughter while making friends for life. To see the Hastings Stage Studio in action, don’t miss their spectacular upcoming show The Magic of Christmas at the Chaplin Theatre, Vinehall School TN32 5JL on Dec 11th & 12th. Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/the- hastings-stage-studio or by calling 0333 666 3366 or 07973 625429 to be put on the waiting list if sold out. Company Name: The Hastings Stage Studio Contact Name: Vanessa Pohlhammer Email:
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