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- Newcastle Associates School
Newcastle Associates School
- St. Marys Catholic School, Benton Park Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7
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About Us
Italia Conti has always recognised that the industry demands excellent standards of training in all areas. Our aim has always been to develop courses that fulfil these goals.
Italia Conti’s reputation is renowned throughout the world, and demand for the training resulted in the opening of part-time Associate Schools across the country.
No audition is required, as we wish to encourage participation in the arts for all abilities.
Classes are offered to students between 3 and 18 years. Whether it is for recreation, physical and social development, or as a serious step towards a long-term career in the performing arts, the emphasis is always on enjoyment and first-class training.
Our Associate School in Newcastle delivers excellent Saturday morning classes in Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting, and Singing.
Termly Fees
Individual classes are charged at £9.50 per hour.
A discount is applied for students taking all four classes:
- Acting
- Dance
- Musical Theatre
- Singing
What We Do
Acting
Fun and engaging lessons that build self-confidence whilst exploring a range of performance techniques and theatrical styles.
Students work on modern and classical scripts, devising, improvisation, and physical theatre under the guidance of inspiring tutors.
Dance
Classes teaching the core fundamentals of dance technique through a variety of genres including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Commercial.
Students develop musicality, stamina, flexibility, and strength whilst building dedication and confidence as performers.
Musical Theatre
Training focused on combining dancing, singing, and acting to create exciting and believable triple-threat performances.
Students work on age-appropriate and varied repertoire from the world of Musical Theatre.
Singing
Group singing classes featuring varied repertoire from Musical Theatre and Pop.
Students develop confidence and vocal ability in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment, with opportunities for solo singing where desired.
Nicola Smith
Principal
Nicola began her performing arts training at a young age and later graduated with a BA Hons Degree in Dance Choreography.
She has worked as a dance and musical theatre practitioner for the last ten years, teaching thousands of young people across the North East.
Nicola is passionate about bringing Italia Conti’s world-renowned standard of training to Newcastle, creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment where pupils can develop their passion for the performing arts.
Contact:
Book a Free Trial
Free trial sessions are available before enrolling.
To arrange a free trial, please contact the Principal directly.
Term Dates
2025/2026
Dates TBC
Entry Requirements
Age Range
For students aged 3 to 18 years.
Entry
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 contacting the Principal directly.
Uniform
Students are required to wear the Italia Conti Associate uniform, consisting of:
- Italia Conti t-shirt
- Black bottoms or leggings
- Suitable footwear
Uniform Shop: https://pandr.online/collections/italia-conti-associates
Additional Information
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, and 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.
Italia Conti has close links with the professional world of performing arts, and we draw on these links to enhance the experience of our students.
We offer workshops and masterclasses where specialists in their field share their knowledge and experience. Additional workshops are also offered through holiday courses.
Italia Conti Associate Schools regularly take part in productions to showcase their work, and this is often a highlight of the year for many students.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free trial session — no audition, no commitment.