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British Academy of Performing Arts

Children can take lessons in a wide variety of performing arts, including ballet, hip-hop dancing, and voice lessons.

Jerry Newton opened The British Academy of Performing Arts (BAPA) with his wife, lead instructor Marsha Newton, six years ago after moving to the United States from Britain. He shares with us the story of BAPA and its goal to inspire confidence and an appreciation of others through performing arts.

Q. What's the hardest thing about being a small business owner in Northeast Cobb?
A. Uncertainty; you can experience long periods of growth, and it can change at the drop of a hat.

Q. What's the best thing about your job?
A. Meeting people from different walks of life, and of late, all the different nationalities that are moving into the area.

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Q. What is the best thing about Northeast Cobb?
A. I really haven't lived anywhere else in the U.S. other than here.  The nightlife is great; it's got some nice bars.

Q. Why did you choose to open your business in Northeast Cobb?
A. At the time, 2005, it was a growth area; there seemed to be a lot of families moving into the area, building houses and opening schools.

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Q. Why did you pick this particular kind of business?
A. My wife. Her background is in performance arts theater.


Q. What are some of the services you offer that people don't know about?
A. I think people know just about everything we do. We do all performing arts, including ballet, hip-hop, and jazz. We also have zumba, yoga, and pilates classes.

Q. What advice can you offer to someone thinking about starting a small business?
A. Research, and don't expect. Think about producing a good product.  Don't think about money, not initially anyway.

Q. Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
A. This is the best performing arts school in Cobb. It's a warm and friendly family environment.  We are centered around making sure that any child that comes through the door has the opportunity to learn confidence and an appreciation of other people through performing arts.

The British Academy of Performing Arts is located at 2550 Sandy Plains Road in Northeast Cobb. For more information, call 770-578-8272.

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