Leek youngsters with a passion for acting, singing and dancing are in luck – with the launch of a brand-new studio in town.

Located in Newspaper House on Brook Street, the studio is a new branch of leading Staffordshire academy Rooftop Studios, which was established in Stone in 1990.

Offering a host of opportunities for young people to develop skills in dance and the performing arts Rooftops has seen many students go on to train at leading vocational performing arts schools - including Mountview Theatre Arts, Arts Educational Schools, Millenium Performing Arts and the Guildford School of Acting.

Classes are led by professional performers and the timetable caters for all ages - including a Stage Academy helping students hone skills in singing, drama and musical theatre; a Dance Academy incorporating many styles of dance and taking students from beginner level to internationally-recognised exams and adult dance classes.

Thanks to exceptional industry connections, the studio also hosts regular workshops with West End stars; offering youngsters the chance to learn from the pros.

The space is also home to a professional recording studio headed up by songwriter, music producer and mix engineer Matt Ball.

Matt will work with artist and bands in the studio and also teach guitar lessons and music technology for adults and children to learn to mix and master music.

The new Leek studio is headed up by Studio Director Claire Simpson, a former Rooftop Studios student herself.

Claire went onto train in Musical Theatre at Performers' College and The Urdang Academy before embarking on a 10-year career with the Walt Disney Company, where she worked for 10 years at Shanghai Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Paris and also for Disney Character Events EMEA performing for Live TV, Tours, Commercials, Movie Premieres, Corporate and much more.

Claire says: "I couldn't be happier with the response – there has been fantastic interest in all classes and I am really excited about the future.

"The recording studio side of things offers a great new dimension in that our private singing lesson pupils will be able to record their own performances.

"Anyone who's interested in joining any class is welcome to come along for a free trial and get a feel for the whole Rooftop experience."

For more information on Rooftop Studios, head to www.rooftopstudios.co.uk