Arts a Go Go! is a company run by Hutt Valley residents, husband and wife Rachel Main and Stuart Grant. They are joined by a wonderful small team of industry experienced tutors in the performing arts.

Rachel and Stu are both qualified and experienced teachers who both have a passion for working with children and developing creativity through the arts.

Rachel has been very involved in musical theatre over the years, and has performed on stage in a number of roles. She trained in drama teaching in Auckland as part of her teacher training, and was Teacher in Charge of the Arts at an intermediate school before having her family. She has directed shows and dance productions for children, and directed and trained children in singing. Over the last few years, Rachel has specialised in teaching creative dance to 5-12 year olds in schools and also has an advanced diploma in modern dance. As a performer, she has been part of a professional singing, dancing, storytelling entertainment group for young children.

Stu is currently director of an internationally recognised performance and creative technology facility for children in Wellington. Prior to that, he was head of Drama, Art and Music at a Hamilton middle school. His own acting experience includes many years in professional improvisation theatre and various plays. Stu has created and directed a number of productions for children. He has an honours degree in arts and the media, and has been invited to speak internationally on children and creativity.