About us
Who are we?
Welcome to the website of
South Yorkshire performance academy (syPA).
SYPA fuses the ideas of performance & promoting positive mental health in a practical environment. We have created an open, inclusive environment where learning and creating explores core skills to take onto any career choice. We believe that mental, emotional and physical health is paramount. At SYPA we will nurture every young artists journey through the arts. The parallel between members wellness and pushing our young artists will ensure the exceeding of self expectations.
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SYPA works to protect the characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and believes
every production is a team effort where everyone has their right to shine.
SYPA is an independent, non profit community group based in South Yorkshire for 10 - 25 year olds.
Our focus is on the self development of every young person. The objective is to improve self confidence as well as teamwork and communication skills. We attract a large spectrum of individuals and the collaboration of everyone's perspective is what makes every year so special.
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We aim for artistic excellence and are committed to nurturing the talent of every member. We pride ourselves in pushing our diverse artists boundaries in all aspects of performance. Our high standards of shows, education and performance continue to push the limits of achievement, inspiring the transformation of lives and communities.
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The tailored mix of knowledge, leadership development and professional environment equips members with skills needed for modern day life. Alumni have gone onto a range of careers including performing, paramedics and veterinary services.
Alumni have also gained places at top drama colleges such as Bird, SLP, Urdang, Guildford School of Acting, The Hammond, Italia Conti, Performers, CAPA and TBA.
It's true, since we opened our doors, our members and their families make us who we are. We run a non judgemental platform, for individuals to express themselves on an artistic and emotional level. SYPA attracts a large spectrum of individuals - diverse in age, ethnicity, background, sexuality and gender and the diversity of each individual is celebrated. The fusion between members passion and SYPA's inclusive creative environment creates a progressive family surrounding.
As we are a non profit organisation we hold events to fundraise. Any monies from productions / events goes straight into our rising stars.
see for yourself
Gallery
Here is where we showcase what we are the most proud of - our shining stars.
Scroll through for a glimpse of our smash-hit sell out shows:
Fame
Sister Act
Hairspray
Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition
grease
our house
we will rock you
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SYPA prides itself on its high standard of shows; collaborating with external companies to bring West End standards for a fraction of the ticket price.
our ambassadors
Sheridan Smith OBE
JONATHAN BUTTERELL
Charley Webb
West End/ Broadway choreographer, stage director, and film director.
Award winning actress and singer
Highly acclaimed actress.
Charlie Graves,
Rotherham Advertiser
"I cant really think of anything that didn't work...I reckon any West End show would be proud of it"
Becky Lancashire,
Chase Magazine
"From the lighting to the music, from the costumes to the choreography, this was surely one of the best pieces of amateur musical theatre I have seen for a while"
Ashley Booker,
NODA
"What do you do when it’s your job to find the words to describe what you have just witnessed, when no words can really do it justice? Well. I’ll just have to give it a go, and try to put across how much I loved this production"
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