1 Year Part-Time Foundation in Musical Theatre
Course
In London
Become an outstanding musical theatre performer!
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Type
Intensive workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
07/10/2024
The course runs at our studios in Latimer Road, on Mondays and Tuesdays (6:30pm-9:30pm) and Sundays (10:30am-6:00pm), allowing those training to work alongside their studies. It was designed for performers who are considering doing Musical Theatre professionally and need to build on their skillset. Please note, that whilst this course is designed to run for a full academic year, there are options to enrol on a termly basis.
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About this course
Foundation students will work with the same tutors and professionals as the Diploma and degree courses. The programme will focus on growing your skill and experience in Singing, Acting and Dance:
Regular classes focusing on developing your vocal technique
Several ‘Acting through Song’ classes per week to refine your performance and audition skills
Singing Repertoire to help prepare your sheet music and audition cuts
Text-based Acting work to build your confidence and skill with verse, prose, lyrics and scripts
Dance classes covering Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Fitness as well as Dance Routine classes
At Associated Studios, we are passionate about Musical Theatre and have forged strong and trusted links with eminent industry professionals in both the UK and Internationally. We take pride in developing performers of the highest calibre. You will be challenged, nurtured and inspired to work to the best of your ability.
The foundation course acts as the first stepping stone in your training to becoming a highly skilled performing artist. Focusing on the principle disciplines of a Musical Theatre performer, you will gain knowledge and experience in the techniques used by West End and International artists. You will also begin to consider your own casting type and develop a repertoire of songs and scenes to show you off to the best of your ability. We offer this course in small class sizes to enable you to have the most focused learning experience possible, providing you with invaluable conversations with industry professionals.
Applicants must be 17 or over to apply.
Less experienced performers who need to build the essential skills for Musical Theatre performance and more experienced performers who work full-time.
Recent High School graduates with a passion for the Performing Arts.
Performers with one strong element, who wish to develop as a triple threat performer.
Applicants with extensive amateur dramatic experience looking to develop into a professional performer.
Performers will receive a certificate of completion.
Associated Studios is run by the industry, for the industry. Our tutors are working professionals, giving you invaluable insight into the world of Musical Theatre.
Applications are submitted through our website: www.associatedstudios.co.uk/apply/
When requesting information, we will reply to you within two working days.
Applications are submitted through our website: www.associatedstudios.co.uk/apply/.
Our three beautiful studios are located in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, West London.
Address: 204 Latimer Road, London, W10 6QY
Course times are:
Mondays: 18:30 – 21:30
Tuesdays: 18:30 – 21:30
Sundays: 10:30 – 18:00
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Subjects
- Musical Theatre
- Theatre
- Musical
- Dance
- Acting
- Singing
- Auditions
- Performing arts
- Performance Craft
- Performance Management
Teachers and trainers (1)
Leontine Hass
CEO
Leontine Hass is an internationally renowned Vocal Coach and Principal of the Associated Studios London Performing Arts Academy. Leontine Hass is currently vocal coach for Motown at The Shaftesbury Theatre London.
Course programme
Throughout your training you will work on developing a strong foundational technique in the craft of Acting, Singing and Dance. You will be given the opportunity to perform every week and gain feedback by leading industry professionals, to help develop your skills.
Acting:
Acting lies at the heart of every good Musical Theatre performance. In your development year at Associated Studios you will learn how to build your understanding of how to reach your acting potential. You will do this through working with Directors and Actors/Acting Practitioners who will use a range of classes and techniques to help you discover how to harness the power of drama.
Areas of work may include:
- Acting Technique: Looking at the approach of practitioners such as Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Stanford Meisner and Mike Alfreds. You will create a tool-box of techniques you can draw on to create a truthful performance.
- Acting Scenes: Putting your technical skills into practice, you will work on scenes from set plays with a director.
- Improvisation: Developing your ability to think quickly and trust your instincts.
Singing and Music:
The study of singing and music is fundamental to developing into a professional Musical Theatre Artist. The Development year is about understanding your singing voice and building the strength and flexibility required to perform consistently. You will also develop your versatility for approaching different styles of Musical Theatre from ‘legit’ classical MT through to Contemporary Musicals and Pop/Rock. You will work with a number of Musical Directors, Singing Teachers, Directors, and Vocal Coaches.
Areas of work may include:
- Vocal Technique: You will build the vocal, physical and mental strength, flexibility and stamina required to succeed in the competitive singing industry, through establishing a rigorous practice regime.
- Repertoire: Learn how to find appropriate songs from across the breadth of the Musical Theatre genre. Understand how to cut and present sheet music required for professional auditions.
- Acting Through Song: Work with Musical, Movement and Acting Directors to develop your individual performance by acting through song.
- Performance Confidence: Work through the common problems of anxiety and lack of confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.
Dance and Movement:
Dance classes aim to bring you up to the standard required to successfully audition for further full-time training. As well as undertaking work to condition your body to be at its peak fitness, you will learn to use your technique to adapt into different dance styles and genres, learning how to connect your acting to your movement and vice versa. You will work with a range of Dance Practitioners, Choreographers and Movement experts on a range of classes to give you a rounded experience.
Areas of work may include:
- Dance Technique: You will work on a range of dance techniques from Ballet to Jazz and Contemporary Dance. Building your language of the body and how to use it.
- Musical Theatre Routine: Working with choreographers and current industry performers, you will explore the different styles and genres of dance and movement within the world of Musical Theatre which may include work inspired by choreographers and practitioners including: Agnes de Mille, Bob Fosse, Gene Kelly, Michael Bennett, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp and Matthew Bourne.
Fees and Finance
- £6,450 for 1 Year or £2,150 termly.
- Following acceptance of an offer to join the course, the deposit for the course is 25% of the full fee
- Course fees may be paid in quarterly or monthly interest free instalments.
1 Year Part-Time Foundation in Musical Theatre