About PopGems® Academy
Award-Winning Performing Arts Classes in Beckenham
Dance, drama, singing and performing arts classes for children and young people aged 1–16.
Welcome to PopGems® Academy, an award-winning performing arts school based at the fantastic studios at VENUE 28 in Beckenham.
From our popular Street Dance and Boys Dance Classes to Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre and Performing Arts Classes, we help children develop their skills, confidence and creativity in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
For our youngest performers, our PopTots® pre-school and toddler classes introduce little ones to the joy of music, movement, singing and performing through fun, interactive parent-and-child sessions.
Find Your Class – Something for Every Young Performer
Whether your child dreams of performing on stage, wants to explore their creativity, or simply wants to make friends, have fun and build confidence, there’s something for everyone at PopGems® Academy.
Our classes include:
Classes are available for children and young people aged 1–16, with experienced teachers who understand how to bring out the very best in young performers.
Performing Arts Classes in Beckenham
Our dance, drama and singing classes take place at VENUE 28, a fantastic studio venue conveniently located next to Beckenham Spa Gym and opposite Beckenham Library.
VENUE 28 is just a 7-minute walk from the Beckenham Odeon on Beckenham High Street.
It’s also incredibly easy to reach by public transport, with Clock House Station directly across the road and Beckenham Junction Station just a short walk away.
So whether you’re local to Beckenham, Bromley, Penge, Crystal Palace or the surrounding areas, PopGems® Academy is easy to get to.
More Than Just a Class
At PopGems®, we believe performing arts are about so much more than learning steps, lines or songs.
Our classes give children the opportunity to develop:
Confidence • Creativity • Communication • Teamwork • Self-expression • Performance Skills • Social Skills
For children who simply want to enjoy performing arts as a hobby, our classes are a brilliant way to have fun, make friends and try something new. And for young people who dream of working in TV, film, theatre or the West End, our professional team can help introduce them to the foundations of the entertainment industry.
We also work with some of the most highly regarded children’s agencies in the industry through recommendations and talent scouting at our shows. Some of our students have gone on to work professionally themselves, appearing in TV shows, feature films, commercials, music videos and the West End.
Why PopGems® Academy?
PopGems® Academy is a multi-award-winning performing arts school, founded and run by professional performers Gem and Junade Khan.
In 2026, we celebrated 15 amazing years of PopGems® Academy.
Over the years, we’ve been lucky enough to watch generations of young performers grow in confidence, develop their skills and discover their love of performing.
We have also won Performing Arts School of the Year three times at the What’s On 4 Kids Awards, widely recognised as the Oscars of the children’s activities industry.
Professional experience. Award-winning classes. A whole lot of fun. That’s PopGems® Academy. Come & Join Us
Ready to find the right class for your child?
Trials are available at selected times of the year only, subject to availability.
Use our contact form to request full details about upcoming trials, classes and availability, or get in touch if you’d like advice about which class would be the best fit for your child.
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PopGems® Academy – Dance • Drama • Singing • Musical Theatre • Performing Arts
Award-winning performing arts classes for children and young people aged 1–16 in Beckenham.
Annual Summer Variety Show
Recording Stars Experience
PopGems® Location
PopGems Academy dance and drama classes are located at the lovely studios at VENUE 28, in Beckenham.
VENUE 28 is just a 7 min walk from the Beckenham Odeon on Beckenham High Street, and is the lovely grand big building situated next to the Beckenham Spa Gym.
Travel: Clockhouse station is just across the road, and Beckenham Junction station is a short walk away.
PopGems® Academy offer: Performing Arts Classes – Street Dance classes – Drama classes – Singing Classes – Musical Theatre Classes – Boys Dance Classes – PopTots® pre-school and toddler classes – All at the Beckenham Dance Studios in Venue 28
