It is the tenth anniversary of the National Performing Arts School. Co-Directors Jill Doyle and Eamon Farell describe the school as geared towards performance “but in a fun way!” The focus is on improving the children's confidence while having a good time. The school caters for children ranging from two years of age to young adults of twenty.

There is a wide range of courses on offer; tiny tots can learn singing or funky jazz and older children can try anything from Hip Hop to Musical Theatre. NPAS also cater for parents as they provide evening classes for adults in Tai Chi, Singing, Drama and Street Dance.

The school is highly successful in securing auditions and parts for students in film, theatre, T.V. work including commercials, photoshoots and even charity fashion shows! The motto of the NPAS Agency is never to pressure a child into attending an  audition if he/she feels uncomfortable.

Courses are broken down into three terms with ten classes in each term. In addition to the year courses, the NPAS runs several week-long Summer Schools starting on June 21st and running up until August 13th. There are also two Agency Photoshoots each year and the next one is on April 4th 2004.  NPAS will run a show at the Olympia in May.

The main aim of the numerous courses NPAS run to increase children's confidence and have fun. NPAS offers a unique opportunity to children to express themselves creatively, make new friends and get some exercise!

NPAS Junior School -St Mary's, Haddington Road.
NPAS Senior School -Factory, 35a Barrow Street.

To get further details:
Or book a course in Term 2/Term 3 or enquire regarding Summer School, please contact  (01) 6684035.