STARTED WITH CSTA – May 2014
Farli is the manager of Medway Academy, she is also singing teacher at Gravesend, Medway, Bexleyheath, and Dartford Academies. Farli has over 15 years’ experience as a professional singer; performing across the UK and internationally.
What does Performing Arts mean to you?
‘Before you learn to talk, you sing. Before you learn to walk, you dance.’
It is so true. Young or old, the performing arts is a part of everyone’s growth. It is a way to express, to feel, to nurture, to grow. The Performing Arts are a huge part of my life; I’m lucky enough to call it work!
What is your favourite aspect of CSTA?
The Students. Working alongside our students; watching them develop, discovering their talents, helping them through when it’s not that easy, to try and be the best versions of themselves, and then standing back and watching them shine.
Closely followed by.. The Team. Our CSTA Team is a family, I have made best friends working here, and there is never a dull moment!
Have you got a favourite CSTA moment?
So many to mention, I loved the concept and the show ‘Circus’, I loved watching our students ‘fly’ in ‘Wonderland’. The transition of Caterpillar to Butterfly was a magical moment, I loved the music from ‘A Brooklyn Tale’. So in short, I love seeing the students perform. Those are my favourite moments, I’m always in the wings, crying with pride.
Why Do You Teach?
I teach for those lightbulb moments, when the students just ‘get it’, or they just ‘feel it’, and I see it on their faces, and they believe in themselves, and they are proud of what they have achieved in that moment.
Performing Highlights?
I have been lucky to travel the world singing, with summer seasons across Europe. ‘Rock in Rio’ Festival in Lisbon. I’ve performed at Pride. Hastings Festival to an audience of 5000 and so many more amazing venues.
