We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Echo Performing Arts Academy is launching brand-new Saturday morning classes starting September 2026!
We have found a fantastic second home at the wonderful Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme. Our energy-packed Saturday sessions are designed to build confidence, teach high-quality performing arts skills, and – most importantly – be incredibly fun.
Whether your child is taking their very first steps onto a stage or looking to sharpen their skills, we have a class tailored just for them.
🎭 Choose Your Class:
⭐ Echo Stars
- Age Group: Ages 3.5-5 (Early years/ Reception)
- Time: 9:00am – 10:00am (Every Saturday)
- What it entails: Our Echo Stars session is a vibrant, fun-filled introduction to the world of performing arts. The children will explore a mix of drama, dance, singing and imaginative. It’s the perfect environment for younger children to burn off some weekend energy, make new friends, and build early stage confidence without any pressure!
🎬 Main Academy
- Age Group: Ages 6–11 (Key Stage 1 & 2)
- Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (Every Saturday, term time only)
- What it entails: Our Main Academy steps things up for our older students. This dynamic three-hour session focuses on expanding their skills in musical theatre, contemporary dance, script work, and vocal technique. Guided by our industry-professional coaches, students will dive deeper into character development and staging, working towards exciting performances while building strong teamwork skills and lifelong friendships.
- Working towards a whole cast musical, Christmas performances and our Summer Showcase.
📍 Where to find us:
- Venue: The Seashell Trust
- Address: Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6RQ
- Drop-off/Parking: There is ample parking available on-site for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. Our friendly Echo staff will be waiting at the entrance to greet you and guide the children to their studios.
🎒 What to wear & bring:
- Clothing: Comfortable clothes your child can easily move and dance in (leggings/joggers and our echo t-shirt’s are ideal).
- Hydration: Please send your child with a named, refillable water bottle and a snack (not containing nuts).
🎟️ Want to give Echo a go? Book a FREE Trial!
Spaces for our brand-new venue are strictly limited and fill up fast. We offer a two-week free trial for all new students so they can experience the magic of Echo before committing.
Seashell Centre Academy Pricing
Echo Starts:
Our Echo Stars classes are £7 per class. We are offering a two week free trial if you book over the bank holiday weekend. The class price is £7 per saturday morning and will be collected via a monthly direct debit.
Main Academy:
- Session: Saturday Mornings (3-Hour Block)
- Weekly Rate: £25.50 per week
How Payment Works Fees are calculated across 38 weeks of the school year and conveniently spread into equal monthly Direct Debit payments.
- Monthly Direct Debit: £80.75 / month (Spread across 12 monthly payments)
Available Discounts
- 👯 Sibling Discount: 15% off for each additional sibling.
- 🎭 Multi-Class Discount: 10% off your total fee if your child attends two or more additional Echo classes.
(Note: Discounts are automatically calculated and applied to your monthly Direct Debit.)