Foundation Course in

Dance & Musical Theatre

This is a one year course

The aim of the course is to raise the student’s technique and performance skills and foster the confidence required when applying to a vocational college.

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 students 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 Term 1 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.

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.