Opening hearts and minds
through performing arts

About A Mind Apart

Join Our Creative Community!

We help people unlock their creativity and feel good about themselves through performing arts classes, creative therapy sessions, and creative learning and development for children, teens, and adults. Our inclusive programmes support confidence building, self-expression, and wellbeing for all ages and abilities.

Whether you want to join acting classes, performing arts workshops, or creative therapy sessions to support your mental health, you’ll find a friendly community here. Our experienced team helps everyone discover their unique talents, develop new skills, and get support in a welcoming space. No matter your age or background, we invite you to join A Mind Apart and start your creative journey today.

12500+

17 years

So far, join our journey...

People Impacted

What's on?

Step into A Mind Apart, where performing arts and creativity come together for everyone. Our classes, workshops, school programmes, and creative therapy sessions are open to all ages and abilities, making it easy to discover your talents and boost your confidence. We bring people together for exciting weekly performing arts classes, holiday clubs, creative workshops, school-based activities, and supportive therapy programmes.

Whether you want to perform, get wellbeing support, join an education programme, or try something new, you’ll find a friendly community ready to welcome you. No matter your background or experience, there’s a place for you at A Mind Apart to express yourself, learn new skills, and enjoy the benefits of creative learning.

Children's Classes

Children build confidence and express themselves in our Performing Arts classes, exploring drama, dance, and music in a fun, supportive space.

Adult Classes and Workshops

Discover your creative side in our Adult Performing Arts Classes. Learn acting, build new skills, and express yourself in a welcoming, supportive community—no experience needed.

Earn a nationally recognised Arts Award with us, a Trinity Champion Centre. Explore drama, music, and art, and develop new skills.

Arts Award

Youth Theatre

Build confidence and acting skills in our Youth Theatre. Young performers explore scripts, create characters, and enjoy the excitement of performing together in a supportive space.

Creating Careers

Unlock your potential with Creating Careers. Build job skills, boost confidence, and explore self-employment in creative fields.

Reflective Practice

Reflect and grow with Reflective Practice. Guided by experienced therapists, these sessions help teachers and professionals build skills and confidence, in groups or staff sessions.

Our Therapy

Unleash Your Inner Voice Through Creative Therapy

Looking for a fresh approach to wellbeing? Creative Therapy at A Mind Apart helps children, teens, and adults express themselves and find healing through the arts. Choose from dramatherapy, art therapy, music therapy, or dance and movement therapy—each designed to help you build confidence, boost resilience, and discover new ways to grow.

Our friendly, qualified therapists create a welcoming space for you to explore your feelings, develop self-esteem, and connect with your inner self. Whether you want support with anxiety, need help after tough times, or simply want to understand yourself better, Creative Therapy offers a unique path to personal growth.

Curious about how creative therapy can make a difference?

300+

53+

Clients accessed therapy

Therapy sessions delivered

Education

Creative Learning for All

Looking to inspire your students and support your staff? Our creative education programmes bring performing arts, creative therapy, and inclusive learning into your school. We work with teachers and school leaders to deliver alternative education provision, in-school creative therapy, performing arts workshops, and SEND support.

Our sessions help students build confidence, develop social skills, and enjoy learning, while our training supports staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Curious how creative education can make a difference in your school?

17+ Years

of developing creative education programmes

Community + Classes

Join a vibrant community at A Mind Apart, where creativity, connection, and learning come together for all ages. Our performing arts classes help children, young people, and adults build confidence, boost self-esteem, and make new friends. We deliver our own classes and also work in partnership with local community groups and youth organisations, teaching regular sessions that help more people access the arts.

Whether you are a parent, a young person, or an adult looking for a creative outlet, you’ll find a supportive space to grow and express yourself. We welcome everyone and celebrate each unique story, making it easy for you to shine and feel part of our community.

ShowFitness®

New to A Mind Apart

Try ShowFitness, our unique musical theatre-inspired fitness class. We are the only organisation currently licensed to deliver ShowFitness®, blending dance, fitness, and the energy of musical theatre for a fun and accessible workout.

HAF - Sheffield

Every School Holiday

Join our Healthy Activities and Food sessions, delivered every school holiday as part of the UK’s government scheme in partnership with Zest and Sheffield City Council. Our provision is a specialist provision for children with SEND.

Donate to Our Work

Help us to Change Lives

Support our work and make a donation and help us bring performing arts, creative therapy, and vital community programmes. Your donation makes a real difference, funding inclusive classes, wellbeing support, and creative opportunities for those who need them most.

Perspective

Creative Wellbeing for Businesses That Want to Give Back

With Perspective, your business can invest in creative, evidence-based wellbeing workshops and team-building that transform your workplace. By partnering with us, you not only support your employees’ mental health, resilience, and connection—you also help fund vital creative and therapeutic programmes for children, young people, and families in the wider community. Choosing Perspective means your business drives positive change inside and outside the workplace.

Ready to support your team and make a real difference? Click below to discover how Perspective can benefit your business and community.

Your Go-To Place for Creativity, Wellbeing, and Community Updates

Welcome to the A Mind Apart blog. A Space for sharing creative ideas, wellbeing tips, and inspiring stories from our community. Here you’ll find advice, updates, news about events, and the latest happenings across our company. Whether you’re after resources, real experiences, or a little creative spark, you’ll find plenty to help you learn, grow, and connect.

40+ years

of collective experience amongst our team in creative, education, community and health sectors

Got a Question? Ask Away!

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our performing arts classes, creative therapy, Perspective wellbeing programmes for businesses, or want to discuss partnership opportunities, our friendly team is here to help.

Don’t be shy—get in touch by phone or email. We’re passionate about connecting with our community and business partners, and always open to new ideas and collaborations. Reach out today and let’s start something wonderful together!