BUDDING stars of tomorrow are to be given a leg up the fame ladder when a new Paul McCartney style 'fame school' opens in Preston later this year.

The million pound venture, located in a grade II listed building in West Cliff, will provide a host of courses in the arts, music and dance.

It will open its doors in September as part of a 12-month pilot scheme.

Reena Roshni Mistry, 13, of Freshfields, Lea, is hoping to attend the arts academy and fulfil her life long dream of being a dancer.

The Ashton-on-Ribble High School pupil has been dancing since she was three and has performed at Preston Mela as well as events leading up to the Commonwealth Games, Manchester, last summer.

Reena said: "This will give me a place to practise and to learn more and it will have the facilities I need. I'd really like to become a dance teacher."

As a fan of girl band Mystique the budding star also has ambitions of performing like the band on stage.

The vision for the building is currently being masterminded by Oldham based architect Ajit Medatha and plans for the facade and interior are being drawn up.

The centre belongs to the Gujarat Hindu Society and president Ishwer Tailor is currently in talks with Lancashire County Council, the city council and the North West Arts Board to secure funding for the academy.

Mr Tailor said: "We will offer structured courses in contemporary and classical subjects, for people who genuinely want to learn.

"The centre will create at least five new jobs and pupils will receive a formal qualification.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for communities across the North West to help establish our vision of an arts school in Preston."