Carol May's Academy runs classes in ballet, tap, jazz, drama, street, singing, and musical theatre in Preston. Pupils can enjoy classes as a hobby, or can seek a more serious level if they have chosen dance as their career. Pupils are prepared for RAD ballet, ISTD modern and tap exams, LAMDA Speech and Drama and RCM Singing Syllabi. Students are given the opportunity to take part in festival competitions both locally and nationally.