The Level 6 Trinity Diploma courses in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre provide the highest standards of education, training and guidance required for a career in both professional dance and musical theatre performance.
Safe practice and wellbeing are at the heart of each programme whereby students’ capabilities and needs are fully considered.
Dance students take a daily ballet class and MT students take ballet three times weekly, which include pointe-work and virtuosity. Tap is offered twice weekly in five streamed-ability classes across three year groups.
As part of both courses, further options are available including early morning ballet where students can choose to work towards RAD exams (up to advanced 2). We also encourage students to take extra syllabus exams in both ISTD Tap and Modern (up to advanced 2). In addition, some students choose our excellent A-level options whilst others opt for the Michael King Pilates Teacher training programme. With the addition of Latin & Ballroom in the final year, these elements alone constitute a highly challenging and exciting programme.
Throughout the Dance course, students will also undertake singing and ensemble classes where they work towards building an audition portfolio in their final year. In addition, students will opt to take one of two electives. The performance elective includes a varied schedule of acting, voice and performance work. These classes are aimed at creating confident and versatile performers. Alternatively, students can opt for the choreography elective where they will have the opportunity to develop an artistic role as a choreographer and dance critic, delving into many exciting areas of composition including site-specific work and dance for the camera.
A two year intensive training for a professional acting career. The minimum age is 18 and there is no upper age limit.
The course includes comprehensive career guidance and opportunities to show your work to agents and casting directors through a season of productions and an end of term showcase in London’s West End.
“The moment I walked through the doors of The Bridge I knew I’d found my new home. It helped me to find who I really am.” - Suzanne Estevez, Graduate
The One Year Foundation Course at SLP College has been re-designed.
If you are 16+ you can now study for the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts.
Students on this exciting and challenging course will gain the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to Conservatoire Training or Higher Education.
You will receive professional training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Commercial, Modern, Acting, and Singing preparing you for further training in musical theatre and dance. Dedicated Tutors and guest teachers from the industry will support you on your technical and creative journey.
The one year Level 3 course which carries a maximum of 84 UCAS points can also be increased to a two year, extended diploma which carries 168 UCAS points – the equivalent of 3 A Levels.
20+ contact hours per week will ensure that you are kept fit, busy and inspired to reach your full potential.
Entry requirements: five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above which must include English and Maths.
Entry by audition.
Three Year Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre (Trinity Level 6) or SLP Three Year Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre
Our outstanding Musical Theatre Course is designed to allow students to develop their skills and be the best performer they want to be. Students will engage in a multi-disciplined training programme stretching themselves as actors, singers and dancers allowing for a seamless combination of performance skills required for the industry.
This highly practical and comprehensive course is for anyone aspiring to a career in acting. All sessions are taught by industry professionals in a range of modules that develop skills in voice, movement and character work, underpinned by a grounding in acting methodology. It provides a solid grasp of key industry expectations and also offers a route to further training or higher education. Previous students have progressed to a range of drama schools including RADA, Central, Royal Scottish, East 15, Oxford School of Drama, Mountview, and Drama Studio. Others have pursued careers directly within the industry.
Entry is by audition, and the course is accredited by OCN London, with access to Advanced Learner Loans.
In the first two terms, classes include the study of contemporary and classical texts, voice work, textual analysis, and exploration of the work of key acting practitioners. You will develop creatively through improvisation, actor's movement and physical theatre, screen acting and audition technique. In the final term, you will apply your skills in a public performance of a full-scale production, using professional values, in the John Lyon’s Theatre at City Lit.
Studying part-time over a year, you will gain a Level 3 qualification accredited by Open College Network London
