Freedom Performing Arts have opened a brand new studio after renovating the Castle Girls Junior School in Knaresborough's castle yard.
New performing arts studio opens in Knaresborough A local dance school has opened a brand new studio in Knaresborough. Freedom Performing Arts has launched its new premises after renovating the Castle Girls Junior School in Knaresborough's castle yard. Amy Meikle, Principle at Freedom Performing Arts, said:
"We got the keys back in December and have been working hard to bring this building back to life giving it a huge make over. "Our wonderful students had a fabulous evening training for the first time in this new space and we are so excited for this new chapter."Check out the photos from the launch here: [gallery columns="7" ids="https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy5-e1695028915656.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy12.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy11.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy10.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy9.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy8.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy7.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy6.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy5-1.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy4.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy3.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy2.jpeg|,https://vouchers.yourharrogate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/amy1.jpeg|" orderby="rand"] Amy was born and bred in Knaresborough and her Mum actually attended school in this building back in the 1950's and 60's. She added:
"I have loved seeing all the new businesses open in Knaresborough this month with more on the way, town seems to be thriving and we feel super proud to have brought part of our school into the heart of the town centre. "It really is a dream come true, I can’t believe this is real and I’m so grateful to everyone in my life who has helped make this possible. "I have the most incredibly supportive teaching team, the most inspiring students, an amazing family who support me every step and a husband who deserves a medal. "Sometimes dreams really do come true!"Find out more about Freedom Performing Arts online here. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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