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
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 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
Our Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is ideal if you'd like to build your confidence, academic skills and knowledge. The course will provide you with training in all aspects of Performing Arts, helping you decide which pathway suits you best.
If you have a passion for performing or production, and are dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic and are prepared to put the time in, listen and implement the feedback from our incredible team, we will do our best to get you to the standard to succeed at the next level.
We run a public season of events with seven major projects a year, plus termly and one-off events. This is over and above the opportunities available to perform at any other local sixth form or college - plenty of opportunity to put your training into practice and hone your performance or production skills!
Conservatoire EAST is the only place for 16+ students to train in this region, you will be taught by a group of dedicated staff with a wide variety of experience in the sector. Sharing their skills, knowledge and network with you to kickstart your chosen pathway.
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.
