A GROUP of professional teachers have given up a week of their holiday to help youngsters get into dance and theatre.

The Millennium Summer School is being held at the Amanda McGlynn Academy of Dance and Theatre, in Middlesbrough.

Students will be given more than 30 hours of tuition in all aspects of dance, drama and theatre and will have the chance to try a variety of classes.

Beginners and experienced youngsters from all over the region are invited to take part.

A spokeswoman said: "Students will be assessed by the academy's professionally qualified teachers.

"Certificates, awards and prizes will be given to those students who fulfil all the criteria set out on the course.

"A production on the last day will be staged by the students to which parents, relatives and friends will be able to attend."

Applications for places on the course, which will run from Monday, August 21, must be received by the end of July. Call (01642) 252078 for details.