Italia Conti trains versatile dancers through a broad curriculum of dance styles and techniques to ensure students graduate with the adaptability to work across genres in the professional dance sector. Through classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, commercial, tap, choreography, aerial and acrobatics skills and supporting skills in singing and acting, students are sure to graduate into the professional dance industry as highly employable multi-faceted performers.
Italia Conti’s Dance course engages globally renowned choreographers, who work intensively and creatively with our dancers, exploring a full range of techniques and styles. Looking ahead to a world of possibilities, students are encouraged to perform with their hearts on their sleeves. Our faculty and students alike are people who see dance not only as a profession, but as a passion.
Our alumnx work across a huge range of dance contexts from dance theatre to commercial dance, entertainment contracts on cruise ships to West End and touring theatre, both as performers and creatives. We train versatile dancers to work across the dance sector and our courses and curricula reflect this vision. We believe that versatility is key to employability.
Qualification | Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance
Course leader | Andrew Waldron
Validated by | Trinity College London
Location | Woking
Course length | 3 Years, Full-Time
Start date | September 2024
Qualification | Degree
Course Leader | Graham Newell
Validated by | University of East London (UEL)
Course Length | 3 Years, Full-Time
Start Date | September 2024
Qualification | Certificate of Higher Education
Programme Length | 1 Year, Full-Time
It’s fantastic. Showcases, shows, summer shows, carol concerts. It’s very full on but I don’t wake up regretting coming here. It is the best thing ever!
“The college provides you with a disciplined, yet family atmosphere that trains you to become the best of the best moving forwards into the performing arts industry.”
“Italia Conti has helped me in terms of my acting development, but also as a person and how I engage and view the world, which aids me as an actor.”
“The building and staff inside welcome you with open arms, guide you through your training and proudly push you, prepped with the best tools for the job.”
“Italia Conti allowed me to do my favorite thing, every day in a safe space amongst talented, supportive people. Being taught by skillful tutors was invaluable. The small classes ensured my voice was always heard and helped me hone my skills.”
“My training at Italia Conti has challenged, fulfilled, and broadened me as an actor and as a person. The buffet of techniques on offer will allow me to meet all challenges in any avenue.”
“The influx of inspiring people flowing through the building creates an atmosphere for greatness and I am honoured to be a part of that.”
“I couldn’t have asked for a more understanding place to spend these crucial moments. The door is always open for us to come back ‘home’ for advice, or even for a cup of tea!”
“Having the most supportive faculty (many of which are working professionals), who are always pushing you to be the best version of yourself has made my transition into the industry a seamless one.”