Expand your knowledge and appreciation of theatre in its entirety, including addressing how historical and social factors impact on performances within contemporary society.
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies combines both the theoretical and practical study of a wide range of classical and contemporary practitioners.
You will also study how to interpret a role, and how to use practitioner techniques to devise your own material.
The BA (Hons) Dance Performance, Teaching and Choreography aims to produce highly skilled dance performers, teachers and choreographers who are able to confidently deliver across a wide range of dance genres.
Providing ample opportunities to participate in practical workshops, masterclasses and performances, the degree will expose you to a variety of dance specialists throughout your three years on the programme, preparing you for employment in the commercial dance space.
A highly practical programme, this degree affords opportunities to attend auditions for work as a professional dancer and/or teacher, attend dance conventions, events and performances and to sit professional teaching exams with the ISTD and RAD.
As part of the degree you will also explore and develop a deeper understanding of the current methodologies used to teach within the private sector.
The Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts has been designed to provide you with the basic knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to further study and training in a range of music performance and production disciplines.
This programme provides opportunities for you to explore, develop and test your creativity while enhancing self-confidence and revealing the potential career demands and opportunities within the sector.
Units include: 'an introduction to the equipment and processes used in music, performing and production arts, and the skills necessary to record and express ideas 'an understanding of how contextual research is used to support creative activities 'an introduction to the communication skills used in support of creative activities and develop an understanding of the role that communication skills play in informing and developing ideas 'an opportunity to use acquired skills, knowledge and understanding to explore and resolve creative problems 'an opportunity to develop personal strengths in music, performing and production arts and to use the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in previous units
Learn creative skills and perform in our state-of-the-art Michael Morpurgo Theatre at our Broxbourne campus.
With professional dance studios, a recording and TV studio, plus tutors with industry experience, you’ll learn the skills of the trade in preparation for your career.
Our 140-seat performance theatre, will allow you to showcase your talents with the help of the latest lighting and sound technology.
Free to Home students under 19 on 31 August.
Get set for your career in the spotlight. Learn from our expert tutors and rehearse in our professional theatre to maximise your potential on the stage.
This is where it gets serious. We can help you develop a wide and marketable range of professional performance skills. We emphasise high-level performing, supported by in-depth analysis of relevant theory.
Join us in our state-of-theatre, studio rooms and recording studios.
Sharpe Academy's Diploma course includes:
- Triple Threat Training in Singing, Acting, Dance & Acrobatics
- Full-time - 3 Years
Min of 30 weeks per year
Min of 30 hours per week
- Private 1-to-1 Singing Lessons every week
- Musical Production Every Year
- Dramatic Play Every Year
- Agency Representation Guaranteed
- Experienced Industry Faculty
- London's West End on our doorstep
- Industry & Audition Technique Classes
- Advance your Vocal, Acting & Dance Technique
- Small Class and Year Group Sizes
The course helps you to develop your skills in acting, musical theatre, and dancing
The course is assessed entirely through coursework so there are NO EXAMS. You will be assessed for your rehearsals, research, reflection, and practical ability.
There will be showcase events throughout the year in which you will get to show off your skills.
Course highlights
Your course will be delivered at Derby Theatre, a fully equipped, professional theatre and major live performance venue, allowing you to gain valuable industry experience and contacts as you learn.
This contemporary theatre and performance programme will develop your theatre and performance skills such as acting, directing and devising for your career as a professional theatre artist. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase your work and you may be involved in performances regionally, nationally and internationally.
This dynamic and exciting theatre arts programme is taught by practising professional artists with expertise in their own fields. Built around process, experimentation and risk taking you will encounter a range of practices to explore and develop theatre making and performance skills. An exciting part of your studies will be the professional work experience within Derby Theatre or partner organisations which will contribute to the development of your professional portfolio. You will take part in a number of public performances across your years of study and in a variety of venues, including main house and studio theatre spaces, off-site in the community, schools, and art centres.
In this multidisciplinary course you will develop technical, design, and production knowledge and skills for theatre and live performance in the growing and dynamic creative industries. Your real-world experience will be enhanced by learning and working alongside students from our BA (Hons) Theatre Arts course and external partners as you become part of the day-to-day operations of a busy professional venue: Derby Theatre.
You will benefit from being able to draw from the knowledge of a wide range of industry professionals to enhance your networks, relatability and exposure to the industry. There will be opportunities to take part in projects drawn from Derby Theatre’s Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) agenda on community, youth and education.
You will experiment and familiarise yourself with the possibilities of existing and emerging disciplines in the field, such as light, sound, projection, video, digital media, immersive and interactive storytelling, extended realities, AI, stage technology, costume and set design, scenography, production, project and stage management. You will also be supported to explore expanded design practices beyond the theatre stage, such as performance installations, sound installations, interactive audio walks, design-led, site-specific, immersive, socially engaged and devised performances, exhibition and event design in galleries and found spaces.
The course is a two-year A-Level programme
We follow the AQA specification at Bilborough Sixth Form College. You’ll be taught in a dedicated dance studio, with a sprung floor, mirrored walls, and portable sound and lighting equipment. Practical exams take place in our wonderfully equipped Theatre. It is desirable, but not essential, that you have dance experience – and you must show enthusiasm, passion and a willingness to experiment with different styles. To strengthen your love for dance we facilitate workshops with companies such as Rambert Dance Company, Netherlands Dance Theatre and West End performers and theatre visits throughout the year, such as Move It, Amsterdam and London. If you’re serious about a career on the stage, or behind the scenes, this course may be taken alongside Drama and BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts Level 3.
