Royal Academy of Dance Musical Theatre
RAD Musical Theatre
Expand your training and your resume with our brand new
Triple Threat Program!
- The classes offer young performers ages 7-18 access to high quality, safe training in singing, dancing and acting, providing them with important life skills such as confidence, teamwork, and creativity.
- Led by Courtney Murray, and Nicole Lanoue an RAD Registered Teacher, the classes follow RAD’s Musical Theatre Syllabus that has been expertly and uniquely designed to develop both practical performance skills and theoretical knowledge of Musical Theatre History.
- RAD Registered Teachers are highly trained professionals certified to teach RAD Syllabi and enter students for graded and vocational ballet exams. They undergo strict safeguarding checks, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children of all ages and abilities.
This program runs from October 2026-May 2027
There are 4 age groups per session, ranging from 7-18.
$995 plus HST per session
Meet our Faculty of Directors, and Industry Professionals
Director/Choreographer Junior & Senior Programs
Courtney Murray
Courtney is currently studying Theatre at UWO. She is the Director and Choreographer for our 2026/27 Junior and Senior Progarms. In addition to directing Jr and Sr productions at LPAA, she has directed and produced 2 Spring musicals at UWO for Theatre Western. She also Choreographed the Musical “Firebringer” with King’s Players Theatre Company at King’s University. Courtney’ s training in dance includes Certificates from the "Royal Academy of Dance" for Ballet, as well as certification from "Adapt". She has 10 years experience teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Acro to junior and intermediate dancers aged of 5-18.
In 2015 she received the National award "2nd Place Solo Vocalist" and “1st Place Solo Dancer” awards at the Canadian Model and Talent Competition. She was picked up by American and Canadian Talent agencies, and signed with her Parent Agency in Toronto. She started in youth theatre at 12, with acting lessons and later acceptance into the Summer Conservatory in New York City at AMDA, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy where she spent the summer immersed in life on Broadway. She was later accepted into their Bachelor of Fine Arts program. Courtney participated in Master class vocal lessons at Ripley Grier studios in New York City led by Broadway's Laura Bell Bundy and Erika Henningson. There, she also participated in Dance and Choreo workshops with Broadway's Sarah Meahl and Greg Zane.
Notable roles include “Lauren” in Kinky Boots with London Community Players at The Palace , “Audrey” in Little Shop of Horrors with LPAA Community Players, “Kate Mullins" in The Grand Theatre's High School Project, Titanic The Musical, "Sarah Brown" in Lyte's Guys and Dolls, "Heather" in MTP’s Something Wicked, "Wednesday" in LPAA's Addams Family, "Dorothy" in The Wizard of Oz, "Cinderella" in Into The Woods, "Princess Fiona" in Shrek, "Alice" in Alice in Wonderland, and "Wendy" in Peter Pan. She appeared in the Ensemble of "Prom Queen The Musical" at The Grand Theatre in London. Courtney's professional credits include a supporting role in a Toronto based web series, commercials, a national CAA campaign, and a short film that won an award of Merit at Indie Fest in Toronto, Semi-Finalist at the Rhode Island Film Festival, San Antonio Film Festival and was an official selection of the Toronto Independent Film Festival and London's own Forest City Film Festival.
Registered Teacher-RAD Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Nicole Lanoue
Nicole is excited to be joining the LPAA team this season and looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with her students. Growing up in London, Ontario, Nicole danced competitively and studied ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus, successfully completing her Advanced 2 examination with Distinction. She furthered her training through professional programs at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and The Quinte Ballet School of Canada, and has had the opportunity to learn from industry professionals including Denise Wall, Mia Michaels, Blake McGrath, and Tyce Diorio.
As a member of The Royal Academy of Dance, holding her Registered Teacher Status, Nicole is committed to providing high-quality dance education in a positive and supportive environment. She earned her Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies through the University of Bath and completed part of her studies at the RAD headquarters in London, England, where she trained with leading instructors and dance educators from around the world.
With over 10 years of teaching experience in both recreational and competitive programs, Nicole is passionate about helping dancers develop strong technical foundations while building confidence, creativity, and a love for the art form. Throughout her teaching career, she has guided students who have been accepted into professional training programs at Canada's National Ballet School, performed with Ballet Jörgen, and competed at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). She strives to create a classroom atmosphere where students feel encouraged to challenge themselves, grow as artists, and enjoy the learning process.
Nicole is thrilled to be working with the students at LPAA and is looking forward to an exciting and rewarding season ahead!
Musical Director/Vocal coach
Alex Kost
Alex started working with LPAA with our original cast of Addams Family in December 2019. He was involved in every aspect of it from casting, musical direction and assisting with production. He works as a vocal coach as well and continues to teach vocal lessons virtually since his move to Eastern Canada.
After graduation Alex began working towards his ARCT certification with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Alex started playing Viola at the age of 12 with El Sistema Aeolian.
He then moved to the London Youth Symphony and eventually found his love of vocal music. Alex has sung with choirs at David Geffen Hall as well as Carnegie Hall as a member of the London Singers and later spent a season with Western Singers while in grade 12.
He is very excited for the opportunity to work within the theatre industry teaching vocal performance as he continues his own musical education and career.
London Performing Arts, Donations and Scholarship fund
London Performing Arts Academy is a not for profit organization. We provide a unique triple threat experience where London and area youth can express themselves, buid confidence and fulfill their passion to perform live. We make sure everyone involved in our programs has the opportunity to shine.
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