The curriculum:

Dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Audition Technique and Body Conditioning

Musical Theatre: Acting, Ensemble Work, Integrated Performance, Singing Technique, Voice and Text Audition Technique

Supporting Subjects: Application Support, Interview Technique, Health & Safety and Tutorial

Term 1 aims to prepare the student for college auditions. Students are given training that will support and improve the technique they already have and introduce new techniques that are required in vocational training.

Term 2 aims to improve the skills learnt and keep the student’s at their maximum level during the audition period. Students are given extra support prior to each audition. Individual singing sessions are provided whilst going through the audition period.

Term 3 focuses on performance skills and maintaining the technical skills attained over the course.

Performance skills are emphasised in all subjects throughout the course. At the end of Term 3 the course will conclude with an in-house display of work covering the main subjects. 

Appraisal: Students are continually appraised during the classes with regular feedback given. At the end of Term1 and Term 2 the students receive formal feedback and targets in all main subjects. As part of the Audition Technique training the students attend mock auditions at the end of Term 1 followed by formal feedback which is designed to assist the student for their actual college auditions. At the completion of the course the student receives a written appraisal of their work over the whole course along with a certificate of attendance.

All Foundation students are given the opportunity to audition for Urdang and

assistance with applying for other colleges of their choice. We also give advice on appropriate courses and colleges throughout the UK.