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London's New Academy Of Performing Arts

ABOUT SPANO ACADEMY

Spano Academy is an ideal Performing Arts School for students to build a solid foundation and prepare for a career in the industry. You are guaranteed a quality and fun education from our industry experienced team. Whether you’re already a part of the family or thinking of applying, continue browsing and sign up for a FREE TRIAL CLASS with no obligation

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CLASSES

SING

Spano Academy offers the highest quality vocal training. With our tutors coming direct from the West End & Music Industry we focus on technique, delivery and confidence.

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DANCE

Spano Academy covers a vast range of dance techniques from Hip Hop & Street to Ballet & Jazz.

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ACT

Acting at Spano Academy is taught by leading industry pros from Stage, Screen and Film. We cover classical playwrights through to modern dramas seen on platforms such as Netflix, with some drama fun along the way.

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TEAM

GIOVANNI SPANÓ

Co Founder & Principal

Our Co Founder and Principal Giovanni Spano is currently appearing in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cinderella'. He has recently appeared as a live finalist on 2018's 'X Factor'.

At the age 14 Giovanni Spano attended Sylvia Young Theatre School followed by Laine Theatre Arts where he achieved a diploma in Musical Theatre. He knew from a young age that he wanted to perform professionally and made his debut on the West End Stage at the age of 12.

Following his tuition he continued and continues to play major roles in shows such as Rip It Up, Bat Out Of Hell, Guys & Dolls, Dance Til' Dawn, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Mamma Mia, Footloose, Fame, Tommy, Whistle Down The Wind and Bugsy Malone, Falstaff at the Opera House and Peter Pan at the Festival Hall.

His TV career consists presenting for Magic TV, Holby City, Top Of The Pops, This Morning and Children In Need.

He has also just had a number 1 in the U.S Disney Chart and is an avvid songwriter. Giovanni loves teaching at Spano Academy and wishes to focus on passing his knowledge and skills to the children.

KATRINA SPANÓ

Co Founder & Principal

Having Trained at Urdang Academy Katrina recieved her Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance. Prior to this Katrina did extensive syllabus training in RAD, ISTD and IDTA.

Since graduating she has performed at the famous Theatre Royal Windsor in pantonmime as a member of the ensemble.

Her TV credits include Family Tree, Sofia's Diary, many commercials and feature films. She is no stranger to the stage as she has been performing from the age of 2. Katrina's peforming experience doesn't stop there she has also modelled professionally for companies such as schwarzkopf, Next and Harringtons.

Vocally able Katrina has recorded soundtracks for Disney and many musicals.

Katrina has been teaching children for 8 years now and feels this is where her real passion lies.