A three year performance based course in musical theatre with optional level 4 diploma in dance teaching.

The three year performance based course is broken down into the following:

Year 1

Students focus on:

• gaining skills in all practical disciplines of the curriculum
• understanding anatomy and physiology within the dancers body
• developing artistry in musical theatre genres
• building confidence and individuality
• exploring new styles of performance skills.

Students will also begin working on their optional teaching qualification studies.

Year 2

Students build on the skills already learnt in Year 1 in order to:

• enhance their technique and style furthe
• strengthen acting and voice potential
• gain an understanding in business studies and how to market themselves as a performer
• increase awareness for audition preparation
• build their CV while performing within our in-house productions.

“Was the best three years of my life and has led me to a career in performing arts that I love! Thank you for your guidance and support”

Ellie Manning
2017 Graduate

Year 3

In the final year, students will:

• present the skills learnt during year one and two
• gain an in-depth knowledge in delivering performance skills in dance, singing and drama within professional theatre and industry related sectors
• learn how to evaluate, develop and self promote personal talent
• aquire a greater emphasis on performance culminating in a final graduation showcase
• have the opportunity to take a final (optional) major examination.

Students taking the separate teaching certificate, will be registered as a qualified teacher within that subject upon successfully completing the final exam. This will enable the student to train their own pupils or teach at a performing arts school, or in mainstream education as a peripatetic tutor.