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Sixth Form Dance Course

Our Full-time Dance course has been designed by figures at the forefront of dance training in the UK. Providing students with intensive technical training with outstanding teachers and industry professionals.

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The Dance course at Arts provides a specialist vocational training programme for students to pursue a career in Dance. The Dance course has a highly technical foundation training students in the core disciplines of Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary alongside an incredible range of supportive disciplines and styles. Arts1 dancers have the opportunity to learn the essential craft and artistry to take your next step in your development. Students on the Dance course train intensively in their core skills which are taught by an expert faculty of talent trainers alongside an exclusive programme of Masterclasses and workshops. This course is suitable for students that want to train intensively in Dance with an aspiration for a high level Dance career.

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Key Course Features

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Ballet

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Jazz

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Commercial

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Acrobatic Arts

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Tap

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Contemporary

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Singing for Dancers (specialist programme)

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Estill Voice Training

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Live Performance each term

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Intensive course hours

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Equivalent to 3 A-Levels

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Government Funding

Introducing Masterclasses

Weekly Industry Masterclasses

Arts1 School of Performance: Aaron Francis

Dance, Musical Theatre

Aaron Francis

About me

Upon leaving college, Aaron performed in many West End and touring productions including Chicago (UK and international tour), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium), Matthew Bourneís Swan Lake as Big Swan and Private Secretary, Phantom of the Opera (Her Majestyís Theatre and 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall), Matthew Bourneís Edward Scissorhands playing Brad Covitt and Gearald Monroe, White Christmas (UK tour)

Choreography credits include: Cinderella (Crawley), Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella (Sheffield, Born to Shine (ITV), The Wiz (Fly High Productions), A Night of Dirty Dancing (UK tour) and The Anthony England Orchestra Tour.

Aaron is the Head of Dance at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Arts1 School of Performance: Jane McMurtrie

Dance, Musical Theatre

Jane McMurtrie

About me

Theatre includes as ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER : Oklahoma (Chichester Festival Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof (Menier Chocolate Factory & Playhouse), The Bodyguard (Stuttgart, South Korea & Vienna), Gypsy (The Savoy Theatre), The Producers (International Tour), Legally Blonde (Sydney Lyric Australia), Groundhog Day (Old Vic), Pure Imagination (St James Theatre).
CHOREOGRAPHER: Spring Awakening (Edinburgh Fringe), Pop Icons and Soul Show (Marella Cruises), The Wedding Singer, Spring Awakening, 9 to 5 and Violet, (Bernie Grants Arts Centre), Carrie (The Ivy Arts Centre), Snow White and Peter Pan (De Montfort Hall, Leicester), Guy Fawkes the Musical (London workshop). CREATIVE DIRECTOR MyFaceMyBody Awards. Children’s Regional Casting Choreographer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Uk Tour).

TELEVISION: Associate Choreographer on The Tracey Ullman Show and The Voice (BBC).

AS A PERFORMER: Gypsy (Chichester), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Legally Blonde & Carousel (Savoy Theatre), Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre), Footloose (Novello Theatre), On the Town (ENO/ London Coliseum), Tonight’s the Night (Victoria Palace), The Wedding Singer, Annie Get Your Gun, Grease and Oh What a Night (UK Tours).

WORKSHOPS: Bridget Jones’ Diary (Working Title), Frozen the Musical (Walt Disney Theatrical Company). Groundhog Day (Old Vic).

CAST RECORDINGS: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Legally Blonde, Tonight’s the Night.

Trained at Dance School of Scotland and Laine Theatre Arts.

Arts1 School of Performance: Jenny Legg

Dance, Musical Theatre

Jenny Legg

About me

Theatre includes: ensemble in 42nd Street (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); assistant dance captain and swing in Elf – the Musical (Plymouth Theatre Royal and The Lowry, Salford); ensemble in Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre and UK tour); ensemble in Follies (Royal Albert Hall); ensemble and featured Broadway Melody Girl in Singin’ in the Rain (UK and international tour); dance captain and ensemble in Top Hat (UK tour and Aldwych Theatre); dance captain, ensemble and cover Rita in White Christmas (Sunderland Empire Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth and the Lowry, Manchester); ensemble in Crazy for You (Kilworth House Theatre) and dancer in Verdi’s Aida (Chisinau National Opera and Hackney Empire).

Television includes: This Morning (ITV); The Laurence Olivier Awards, Strictly Come Dancing (BBC); The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Jane McDonald and Friends, Stage School and Blind Ambition with Robson Green.

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Arts1 School of Performance: Aaron Francis

Dance, Musical Theatre

Aaron Francis

About me

Upon leaving college, Aaron performed in many West End and touring productions including Chicago (UK and international tour), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium), Matthew Bourneís Swan Lake as Big Swan and Private Secretary, Phantom of the Opera (Her Majestyís Theatre and 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall), Matthew Bourneís Edward Scissorhands playing Brad Covitt and Gearald Monroe, White Christmas (UK tour)

Choreography credits include: Cinderella (Crawley), Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella (Sheffield, Born to Shine (ITV), The Wiz (Fly High Productions), A Night of Dirty Dancing (UK tour) and The Anthony England Orchestra Tour.

Aaron is the Head of Dance at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Arts1 School of Performance: Jane McMurtrie

Dance, Musical Theatre

Jane McMurtrie

About me

Theatre includes as ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER : Oklahoma (Chichester Festival Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof (Menier Chocolate Factory & Playhouse), The Bodyguard (Stuttgart, South Korea & Vienna), Gypsy (The Savoy Theatre), The Producers (International Tour), Legally Blonde (Sydney Lyric Australia), Groundhog Day (Old Vic), Pure Imagination (St James Theatre).
CHOREOGRAPHER: Spring Awakening (Edinburgh Fringe), Pop Icons and Soul Show (Marella Cruises), The Wedding Singer, Spring Awakening, 9 to 5 and Violet, (Bernie Grants Arts Centre), Carrie (The Ivy Arts Centre), Snow White and Peter Pan (De Montfort Hall, Leicester), Guy Fawkes the Musical (London workshop). CREATIVE DIRECTOR MyFaceMyBody Awards. Children’s Regional Casting Choreographer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Uk Tour).

TELEVISION: Associate Choreographer on The Tracey Ullman Show and The Voice (BBC).

AS A PERFORMER: Gypsy (Chichester), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Legally Blonde & Carousel (Savoy Theatre), Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre), Footloose (Novello Theatre), On the Town (ENO/ London Coliseum), Tonight’s the Night (Victoria Palace), The Wedding Singer, Annie Get Your Gun, Grease and Oh What a Night (UK Tours).

WORKSHOPS: Bridget Jones’ Diary (Working Title), Frozen the Musical (Walt Disney Theatrical Company). Groundhog Day (Old Vic).

CAST RECORDINGS: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Legally Blonde, Tonight’s the Night.

Trained at Dance School of Scotland and Laine Theatre Arts.

Arts1 School of Performance: Jenny Legg

Dance, Musical Theatre

Jenny Legg

About me

Theatre includes: ensemble in 42nd Street (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); assistant dance captain and swing in Elf – the Musical (Plymouth Theatre Royal and The Lowry, Salford); ensemble in Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre and UK tour); ensemble in Follies (Royal Albert Hall); ensemble and featured Broadway Melody Girl in Singin’ in the Rain (UK and international tour); dance captain and ensemble in Top Hat (UK tour and Aldwych Theatre); dance captain, ensemble and cover Rita in White Christmas (Sunderland Empire Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth and the Lowry, Manchester); ensemble in Crazy for You (Kilworth House Theatre) and dancer in Verdi’s Aida (Chisinau National Opera and Hackney Empire).

Television includes: This Morning (ITV); The Laurence Olivier Awards, Strictly Come Dancing (BBC); The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Jane McDonald and Friends, Stage School and Blind Ambition with Robson Green.

Arts1 School of Performance: Reece Causton

Dance

Reece Causton

About me

Reece joined New Adventures for the 2013/14 National and International tour of Swan Lake as the Italian and Queen's Escort. He was also in Early Adventures 2017 Tour as part of the Ensemble and played Buster and Stan in Cinderella (2017-19 UK and International Tour). Most recently, he created the role of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet.

Other Career Highlights: Fiddler on the Roof (Grange Park Opera, 2015); Onegin (Grange Park Opera, 2015) Fiddler on the Roof (BBC Proms, 2015); Inspirit, works by Robert Cohan & Sir Kenneth MacMillan (Yorke Dance Project, 2016); The Sergeant in 5 Soldiers (Rosie Kay Dance Company, 2016 and 2017); DerrièreonaG-String (Alfred Taylor-Gaunt, 2018 previews); ‘Buster’ in the film of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella; The Sergeant in the film of Rosie Kay’s 5Soldiers; radio production of Fiddler on the Roof at the BBC Proms.

Dedication: Reece is thrilled to be performing in Matthew Bourne's production of The Red Shoes, and thanks his family for their continued love and support.

Arts1 School of Performance: Nikki Woollaston

Dance, Musical Theatre

Nikki Woollaston

About me

Nikki Woollaston trained professionally at London Studio Centre.

As a director, assistant director, assistant choreographer and rehearsal director, Nikki’s credits include: Gypsy (Chichester Festival Theatre - 2015); Ballroom to Broadway Tour (Anton Du Beke – 2014 tour); West Side Story (Pimlico Opera); She Loves Me (Chichester Festival Theatre); Madame Butterfly (Grange Park Opera) and Shoes (Saddler’s Wells/Peacock Theatre).

Additionally Nikki works as a mass movement choreographer and her credits include: Glasgow Commonwealth Games (2014); Opening and Closing Ceremonies (Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games); Opening and Closing Ceremonies (London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games); Ajyal Youth Film Festival, Doha and The Big If (Hyde Park, London).

As seen in
Hairspray (Pimlico Opera) Barrie Humphries Weimar Cabaret (Barbican) Sweet Charity (Pimlico Opera) Anton and Erin (2015 thru 2020 tours) Les Miserables (Pimlico Opera) Porgy and Bess (Royal Danish Opera, Copenhagen) Ballroom to Broadway Tour (Anton Du Beke – 2014 Tour) The King’s Speech (Wyndhams Theatre & UK tour) Backbeat (Duke of Yorks/Toronto/Los Angeles )
Arts1 School of Performance: Tom Shilcock

Dance

Tom Shilcock

About me

Tom Shilcock trained professionally at Laine Theatre Arts.

Since graduating, Tom has danced for several international artists including Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Meghan Trainor, Take That, Cheryl Cole, Tulisa Constostavlos, Rihanna, Elton John, Gary Barlow, MeatLoaf, John Barrowman, Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox, Jessie J, Ant & Dec, Jamelia and many more.

Tom has also performed in theatres, arenas and stadiums including the London Palladium, Wembley stadium and London’s iconic 02 arena. Music Festivals include Capital Summertime Ball, Capital Jingle Bell ball, Radio 1’s Big weekend, Wireless & V festival. His other work includes high profile fashion shows, product launches, corporate events and hair shows both as a dancer and choreographer.

Tom is the Co-Founder of Can You Dance? The UK’s Biggest Touring Dance Convention, alongside his close friend Matt Flint. Tom is proud to have created so many opportunities for young dancers through Can You Dance? including scholarships, artist & ambassador awards and the CYD? Dance Star Company.

Tom now focuses his energy on Can You Dance? alongside his teaching and choreography work. Tom’s passion for teaching has allowed him to travel and teach at hundreds of dance schools and some of the leading performing arts colleges throughout the UK, helping guide the next generation of dancers.

As seen in
The X Factor Stars In Their Eyes (resident dancer) So You Think You Can Dance UK (top 5) Britain’s Got Talent The Royal Variety Show The Brit Awards ITV Text Santa Dancing On Ice London 2012 Olympics
Arts1 School of Performance: Lisa Cotterell

Dance, Musical Theatre, Acting

Lisa Cotterell

About me

Lisa Cottrell has been the Artistic Director of Belinda King Creative Productions for the past 14 years creating original shows for luxury cruise lines and casinos.

Prior to this she worked for 12 years in regional repertory theatre choreographing and directing numerous productions from musicals to Shakespeare, Ibsen to Willy Russell.

Lisa enables actors to approach movement with confidence. Drawing on her vast experience in musical theatre and drama, she has developed teaching methods encompassing dance techniques and styles from a traditional perspective to the modern.

The emphasis is in adaptability, coaxing the best out of her students to improve their confidence and movement skills.

Committed to encouraging and advising young dancers, singers and acting students, Lisa has taught at full-time vocational schools such as Guildford Conservatoire and Birmingham School of Acting.

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Arts1 School of Performance: Sixth Form Dance Course
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Dance as a career

Taking a subject that is your passion and turning it into your career is a big step. At Arts1 we train students in the core craft and artistry that is required in a high level dance career. There is an emphasis at Arts1 for excellent technique as a basis for all our dance training, we nurture extremely high level dancers through a programme of classes, masterclasses and workshops.

Arts1 School of Performance: Sixth Form Dance Course
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We want to work with you

Training in Dance requires an incredible dedication to your craft, we want to work with dancers on developing their own style and individuality. Connecting to your performance is important to reach your audience, your training with the Acting faculty at Arts1 will help you deliver performances at a higher level, with greater confidence and with more impact.

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Apply for our Vocational Sixth Form courses in Dance, Acting or Musical Theatre. Once we receive your application you will be contacted with our next available audition date and the material you will need to prepare.

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Inspiration full time theatre training for 16 - 18 year olds, led by expert coaching and industry professionals.

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Student testimonials

"Arts1 is somewhere were you can build and nurture your dramatic talent. It’s somewhere where you can be yourself, a safe environment where you can see continuous progress in yourself and others. I’ve had so many great experiences along the way such as performing at MOVE IT and creating our piece for the national theatre connections Not only that but I’ve had the chance to watch some amazing theatre and visit fantastic institutions where we were looking to move on to next as further training. Furthermore I’ve met many industry professionals throughout my time at Arts1 who have inspired me, helped me to start building my connections within the industry and given me a better idea about the different pathways I can take. Having finished my two years at Arts1, I have not only come out with a high level qualification and a place at one of the top drama schools, but I have come out a better version of myself. At Arts1 you will grow as an individual, you will learn so much and you will love every minute of it. It’s helped me to become a better person and performer, be more resilient, competent and a hard yet smart worker. Work hard at Arts1 and so many possibilities will open up to you."
Arts1 School of Performance: Sixth Form Dance Course
Libby Hewett
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"I would 100% recommend Arts1 to anyone with a passion for performing or looking to go into the industry. The training you receive here is at such a high level and incredibly well rounded, throughout my time here I have constantly been pushed outside my comfort zone in all areas by my teachers, and because of this I have improved more than I could have imagined! The teachers and students are all so lovely, you always feel like you can go and talk to them if you need to. There is such a positive atmosphere in the building, and everyone conducts themselves very professionally."
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The Qualification

  • Equivalent to 3 A-Levels
  • Prepare you for your next step
  • Unlike a standard BTEC

Equivalent to 3 A-Levels and with an internationally recognised awarding body, the Dance course will prepare you for your next step in education or performance. The highly experienced staff team work to develop our students into highly skilled Dancers. The Dance course at Arts1 is unlike a standard BTEC taught in a school or college setting, it has several unique features including intensive contact hours and specialist delivery that give our students the edge in performance.

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Arts1 School of Performance: Kim Puttick

Kim Puttick

Arts1 School of Performance: James Grimsey

James Grimsey

Arts1 School of Performance: Ross Jardine Wight

Ross Jardine Wight

Arts1 School of Performance: Sophie Watts

Sophie Watts

Arts1 School of Performance: Leanne Hughes

Leanne Hughes

Arts1 School of Performance: Sam Grassick

Sam Grassick

Arts1 School of Performance: Pierina Penny

Pierina Penny

Arts1 School of Performance: Gemma Crooks

Gemma Crooks

Arts1 School of Performance: Chris Bradley

Chris Bradley

Arts1 School of Performance: Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson

Arts1 School of Performance: Jake Maiden

Jake Maiden

Arts1 School of Performance: Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Arts1 School of Performance: Helen Dangerfield

Helen Dangerfield

Arts1 School of Performance: Clare Gosling

Clare Gosling

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Arts1 School of Performance: Accreditation - Royal Academy Of Dance
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Arts1 School of Performance: Accreditation - Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
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