Brighton & Hove Associates
Phone contact: 07772 804192
associatesbrightonhove@italiaconti.co.uk
Our Associate School in Brighton and Hove offers a wide range of classes, providing students with the opportunity to receive a full and thorough training and learn a wide range of performance skills.
Our part-time Associate classes are offered to pupils between 3 and 18 years – whether it’s for recreation, physical and social development or a serious step towards a long-term career, the emphasis is on enjoyment and first class training.
Our timetable allows students to choose as many classes as they wish to study and can select from a variety of subjects. This allows them to develop their skills at their own pace, exploring their passion in a fun, supportive environment. Many students of our performing arts schools even come back to teach at our Associate Schools in later life!
Italia Conti Associates is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all of our pupils. Our safeguarding policy is available to all students and staff.
Italia Conti Associates is run by the Principals whose roles are to supervise rather than teach. Whilst the tuition is delivered by specialist teachers, the Principals are free to visit and observe all of the classes at the school.
Italia Conti Associates requires all its Principals, teachers and assistants to obtain enhanced clearance via the DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB). In addition, most of the staff are licensed chaperones.
The Principals have direct contact with Italia Conti’s Designated Safeguarding Lead where professional help, advice and support is available on the rare occasions that it is required.
The combination of the non-teaching Principals, the small class sizes and the immediate access to expert professional advice at any time is what sets Italia Conti Associates apart from many other organisations working with children.
Linda Edwards, our co-principal, directs and produces our annual production.
ENROLL NOW
Free trial classes (at no obligation) are available at the start of every term.
Sophie brings a strong foundation of training, extensive teaching experience, and a passion for the performing arts. Starting at the age of 2, Sophie attended a local dance school before progressing into full time training at the prestigious BRIT School. She then continued her professional development at Bird College, where she refined her technique and performance skills, specialising in Musical Theatre and achieving a First-Class Honours degree.
Sophie has built a well-established teaching career, with over eight years of experience at Italia Conti Associates. During this time, she has developed a reputation for her supportive and encouraging approach, alongside a commitment to high standards and quality training.
Having been a valued member of the school for many years, Sophie brings both continuity and fresh vision to her role. She is proud to lead the school into its next chapter, maintaining its strong foundations while nurturing a positive, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive, grow in confidence, and develop skills that support them both in and beyond the studio.
Sophie is a Licensed Chaperone and a qualified St John’s Ambulance First Aider.
Associatesbrightonhove@Italiaconti.Co.Uk
Improvisation, scene work, physical theatre, devising, acting for camera.
The basis of all dance forms! With unique, graceful, flowing and precise movements. Strengthens the body, improves balance and posture.
Expressive dance which combines elements of several dance genres. Including modern, lyrical and classical ballet.
A commercial dance style ranging from 1970’s jazz to up to the minute street moves, energising, and great exercise.
Putting it all together! Dancing, singing and acting – performing musical numbers from Broadway and the West End.
Acting and Verse speaking examinations from Entry up to Gold Medal.
Breathing and vocal projection techniques, choral and solo singing, harmonies & confidence building.
Make some noise with this style of theatrical dance using precise, rhythmic patterns.
Diction, voice projection, confidence in sight reading and public speaking as well as a variety of accents / dialects.
3yrs to 18yrs
CLASSES HELD ON SATURDAYS AT:
Ralli Hall Studios 81 Denmark Villas Hove, Brighton BN3 3TH
No audition is required for our classes as we wish to encourage participation in the arts for all abilities. We offer a free trial session before you commit to enrolling. This can be arranged by emailing
Students are required to wear the Italia Conti Associate uniform. Uniform available to purchase direct from the school on Saturdays.
The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance at Italia Conti Associates.
Our students are taught and cared for by experienced, trained, DBS checked staff. A minimum of two trained First Aiders are always present.
We recommend students bring plenty of water and snacks with them to sessions.
Many of our students progress onto our full-time, professional training courses.
The Associate classes and courses are the perfect stepping stone for this.
£200 (1.5 hours) Minis (3yrs to 6yrs) Ballet, Musical Theatre, Jazz Dance
£300 (3 hours) Lower Junior, Upper Junior & Seniors (6yrs to 18yrs) Musical Theatre, Acting, Jazz Dance
Extra Tuition Contemporary, Commercial, LAMDA, Singing £100 (1 hr)
Paid where applicable
Sibling Discounts 5%
Summer Term:
Start: Saturday 25th April
Half Term: Saturday 23rd May and Saturday 30th May
Finish: Saturday 11th July