On successful completion of this introductory course you will gain a great idea of what is involved in performing arts and music. You can use it to move up to courses such as Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Performing Arts or Skills for Music & Music Technology, or other level 2 qualifications.
If you have the passion to succeed in the music or performing arts industries, then this course could be the perfect starting point. If you’re willing to work hard, this course will provide you with the opportunities to develop essential performing arts and music skills and help forge a career in the creative industries.
Throughout this one year course you will study a variety of music and performing arts skills as well as an introduction to music technology units. These include working in the performing arts, performance skills, acting, dance and music skills, performance workshops and employability skills.
Fees: £1,417.00
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
Studying A Level Dance will see you learn about leading practitioners in the dance field including the Rambert Dance Company.
You’ll also develop your choreographic ability with solo and group pieces and learn repertoire in groups to perform.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn to enhance your analytical abilities to examine professional dance works and an area of dance history for written exams.
Visits to the theatre are essential to support the development of your dance analysis and you will watch live professional dance works by leading touring companies such as Rambert, Motionhouse or Matthew Bourne.
We will also visit the Move It conference in March to support industry development and progression.
Possible career paths
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Tangle’s Artistic Director Anna Coombs started WOVEN in 2023 as a safe space for African, Caribbean and Global Majority creatives living in Swindon and the surrounding areas to meet and connect as an artist-led community.
The WOVEN network offers opportunities for peer-led meetings, soft skills training and practical theatre workshops, social events, and sharing projects and working practices. Our hope is to build a community where members with diverse skillsets can connect, form working relationships and support each other.
WOVEN meetings take place in Swindon and Southampton.
WOVEN is free to join. To find out more, please email Associate Producer Stefan Kwame Boakye at the address below.
Study for an RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma specialising in Acting alongside a Musical Theatre Foundation Course.
The course is full time. All of our students also complete modules in Public Relations and Branding to help them prepare for a career in the performing arts industry. Boarding is available via our host families.
Study our Musical Theatre Foundation Course to prepare for college or a career in the performing arts industry
Study for an RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma specialising in Dance alongside a Musical Theatre Foundation Course.
The course is full time. All of our students also complete modules in Public Relations and Branding to help them prepare for a career in the performing arts industry.
Boarding is available via our host families.
A place to explore your creativity, express yourself, & play fun drama games
Are you looking for a fun and affordable place to go in London where you can make new friends?
Whether you are a working professional who needs more fun and creativity in their life, or someone who simply wants a chance to play, we would love you to join us for an evening of pure silly creative fun!
Act UP Drama Club is based on the principles of pure enjoyment and no public performance pressure.
Our sessions are run by an experienced Acting Facilitator who will help you discover the joy of improvisation and drama games in a supportive and fun environment.
We'll cover:
Get ready to unleash your creativity and have a blast!
We also run occasional social events to give you more time to mingle, have fun, and make friends.
The basement of Portsmouth Guildhall is being transformed into an exciting, new creative space where 11-25 year olds can meet and explore their creative potential!
The BASE will give young people access to:
From crafts, to photography and singing, to mural painting, we’ve got lots of FREE projects and workshops running at Portsmouth Guildhall. As building work for the BASE finishes up, these sessions give a flavour of what The BASE will offer local young people.
Aged 16 – 26?
Live your best Park life with our FREE membership to access £10 tickets to all of our shows!
What do I get?
A Park Up keyring on your next visit so you can get your 10% discount at our Offie Award Winning Cafe Bar (just speak to our Box Office next time you’re in)
£10 tickets for any performance (Band C only in Park200) – max 1 ticket per member
£5 on the day rush tickets on selected shows
Discounted last minute rehearsal space hire
Unleash your potential at set the stage with our HNC/D in Performing Arts. Tailored pathways offer students the opportunity to specialise in dance, acting, musical theatre or technical arts.
Whether you're honing your skills on stage, behind the scenes, or in the studio, this program provides students an excellent foundation for diverse careers in the performing arts industry.
