Where do I even begin? Proud is an absolute understatement. To be told by RUSSELL WATSON himself how incredible and talented your students are and what a joy it was to hear them sing so beautifully was just a moment I will never forget. I can safely say team YSBD smashed it with standing ovations and tears from the entire audience and staff. I am beyond proud of my students for showing absolute professionalism working alongside such a wonderful man like Russell. Truly one of the best nights I have

This Christmas, we thought what better way for parents to see all the skills we have been working on this term than by joining us and experiencing the YSBD magic for themselves. We had an absolutely fabulous day and thank you so much to all the parents for joining in. We think we may be adding a parent number into the summer showcase now and can definitely see where our students get all their talents from. It was wonderful to see you all there and we hope you all

Our lovely little and mini star classes had a special visitor form the North pole this Christmas! They all performed so beautifully and Santa was very impressed with their fabulous routines. He even told them all about his elves, reindeer and what it's like at Christmas time in the North pole. It was such a magical day and Santa even gave everyone a special present for being on the nice list. Well Done Everyone!!

After the HUGE success of our students performing in ABBA MANIA at the Manchester Opera house this weekend, we can now announce that this Christmas YSBD will be performing with RUSSELL WATSON in 'A Candlelit Christmas' at THE MONASTERY, MANCHESTER. We are absolutely delighted and so proud of every single student who represented YSBD so beautifully at the weekend. We cannot wait for this exciting new opportunity to perform with Russell Watson in December. It's true what they say Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year!

🎃 This Halloween, YSBD will be welcoming WEST END leading lady MARIA COYNE, who has just finished covering Christine Daae in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's, to our studios. 🎃 On SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER, Maria will be taking two spooktacular workshops during our Main School sessions of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. It's going to be incredible and there will also be a prize for BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME! The two workshop are free for our Main School students but open to ALL YSBD Students

BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY TO STAR IN FAME JR West End Masterclass - (7-18yrs) This September students will produce the hit musical Fame Jr and perform at The Arts Centre Withington Girls School in July 2018. They will also take part in a Fame workshop with West End Leading Lady JODIE STEELE (Fame, Wicked, Rent, Legally Blonde) Email Principal Hannah at info@ysbd.co.uk or call 07738164232 for more information and to secure your place. What are you waiting for? Let people remember your name and book today! See you there

WOW WOW WOW! What an incredible Fame Workshop with our West End Patron Jodie Steele. (WICKED, FAME, RENT

We are delighted to announce that this Winter term at YSBD will be our SKILLS term. This skills term will see YSBD students performing at the prestigious Manchester Opera House, performing at the Handforth Christmas Light switch on and participating in further workshops with WEST END guest teachers. In classes, students will develop new skills and techniques in each discipline, helping them to grow individually as a performer whilst having lots of YSBD fun. HOWEVER, this year our skills term has a slightly different ending! We only think it's

We are delighted to announce that WEST END leading lady JODIE STEELE will be joining RACHEL SARGENT (Hairspray, Mamma Mia) as one of our Patrons. ​ Jodie will be visiting the Academy on Sunday 17th September and we cannot wait. She will be taking a FAME workshop with our West End Masterclass students getting them ready to start their FAME JR. production rehearsals this term. Jodie has recently returned from playing alternate Elphaba on the International Tour of WICKED. Jodie is thrilled to be the new Patron of YSBD

Our performance date is now on the official UK Tour poster! EEK. We can't wait to see our students onstage at The Manchester Opera House. Make sure you book your tickets