About
What is VIBE Academy? VIBE academy is a part-time performing arts academy. With an after school and evening format, pupils have one/two session(s) per week in their chosen classes, working toward SHOWCASES. Instilling confidence and character into the lives of young people is our main aim. We encourage our pupils to be true to themselves and passionate about their talents. We recognise that encouraging creativity is beneficial in the development of confidence and character in young people and we give them a place where they can perform and improve on their abilities as singers/dancers. At VIBE Academy we believe that it is ...
Training
VIBE academy provides training in the areas of singing and dancing with an emphasis on performance as well as technique. Students are encouraged to develop natural abilities and to work together with a sense of mutual respect, understanding and involvement. We put great importance on the social development of our students and encourage them to develop at their own pace, offering performance opportunities for all levels of ability. We bring young people together in a vibrant and exciting community and wether you are attending for fun or want to pursue a career in the Arts, at VIBE academy we will push you ...
Showcase
Vibe Academy Showcases take place in a professional theatre space at Easter every year. Theatre venue and tickets are released on 1st December each year. Vibe Summer Showcases are held at Emmanuel Church, Lurgan. View Larger Map
Dance
Classes are geared towards learning cutting-edge choreography at a professional pace and preparing routines to be featured in live showcase performances. Students may also have the opportunity to perform in dance videos, shot and edited by the VIBE academy technical crew. While all classes are taught at their respective level, tutors work to cater to each student’s individual needs. Although most of the time we are geared towards learning choreography for the videos and live performances, we also take time to concentrate on improving technique and improvisation, as well as developing style, stage presence, and confidence. VIBE academy dance students will also ...
Tutors
LISA KERNOGHAN VIBE Choreographer/Dance & Singing Coach Lisa Kernoghan has worked as a hip hop/street dance choreographer and performer for many years and is Founder, Artistic Director and Choreographer at VIBE Academy. As well as VIBE Academy classes, Lisa continues to undertake various freelance projects ranging from professional dance schools to pantomime, concerts and youth organisations across the country. For CV please click here TARA McANEARNEY VIBE Choreographer and Dance Coach Tara McAnearney has trained in Tap, Modern, Ballet and lyrical dance for 10 years and has trained in hiphop/street dance since 2006. Tara began her journey with VIBE in 2006 ...
Singing
At VIBE Academy you will learn to use proper breathing technique, vocal warm ups and perfect the art of singing whilst dancing. You will have the opportunity to perform in showcases and performances associated with VIBE Academy.
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