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- Plymouth Associates School
Plymouth Associates School
- YMCA/Discovery College, Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NG
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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 led to 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 school delivers excellent classes throughout the week including Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz Fusion, Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing, LAMDA, Heels, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Aerial, and Acrobatic Arts.
We also offer Assistant Teacher Qualifications with the Royal Academy of Dance and Acrobatic Arts.
Timetable
Termly Fees
- Ballet
Pre-Primary & Primary
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
Grade 1–5, Intermediate Foundation & Advanced
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
Intermediate, Advanced Foundation/1/2
- 2 hours
- £180.00 per term
- Aerial
- 30 minutes
- £62.00 per term
- Aerial Fitness & Technique
- £90.00 per term
- £130.50 per term
- Tumbling & Acrobatic Arts
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- Tap
Pre-Primary, Primary, Grade 1–5
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- Acting
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- TV Presenting / Media
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- Musical Production
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- Singing
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- Rambert Contemporary
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- Jazz
- 30 minutes
- £55.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- Commercial
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- Modern
- 1 hour
- £90.00 per term
- Assistant Teacher Award (2 Years)
- Duration: 2 Years
- £300.00
Other Fees
- Exam Fees: Paid where applicable.
What We Do
Acting
Creative and engaging classes developing confidence, communication skills, and theatrical understanding.
Students explore contemporary and classical texts, devising, improvisation, camera work, and physical theatre. LAMDA qualifications and TV Presentation examinations are also available.
Aerial
Students develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and artistry whilst working on aerial silks, hoops, and sling techniques.
Ballet
Classes focus on technique, class etiquette, perseverance, stamina, flexibility, and strength following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Students may take examinations from Pre-Primary through to Advanced 2, alongside the Assistant Teacher Award.
Musical Theatre
Students combine dancing, singing, and acting to create exciting and believable triple-threat performances inspired by the West End, Broadway, and film.
Singing
Group ensemble singing classes covering Musical Theatre, Pop, and Rock repertoire.
Students also have opportunities to perform solo work as confidence and ability develop.
Acrobatic Arts
A blend of dance and gymnastics designed to enhance physical development, flexibility, coordination, and strength.
Jazz
Jazz classes develop all-round dance technique through kicks, jumps, leaps, and turns.
Contemporary
Students study the Rambert Contemporary Dance syllabus, exploring musicality, dynamics, movement quality, and expression in a supportive environment.
Tap
Tap classes develop rhythm, timing, theatricality, expression, and stagecraft across a range of styles.
Students may also work towards ISTD Tap examinations.
Heels
Heels classes improve posture, coordination, balance, core strength, and overall versatility as performers.
Modern
Structured graded classes following the ISTD syllabus with a focus on posture, core strength, and technical development.
Jazz Fusion
A combination of Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop styles developing flexibility, coordination, musicality, and expressive storytelling through movement.
Becky-Ann Camp
Principal
After winning a scholarship to train at The Urdang Academy with Leonie Urdang at the age of 11, Becky-Ann went on to continue her training at Laine Theatre Arts.
She enjoyed a successful professional performing career across television, the West End, pantomime productions throughout the UK, and international cruise contracts.
Since retiring from performing to start a family, Becky-Ann has built a highly successful teaching career, working with students aged 2 to 19 across Plymouth before becoming Principal and RAD Ballet teacher at Italia Conti Associates Plymouth.
Becky-Ann has also been part of the RAD International Summer School faculty for 18 years, teaching both in the UK and internationally.
She has worked with Birmingham Royal Ballet as Rehearsal Assistant on their Dreams Project and is also part of the Ballet Boost Associates teaching faculty in Exeter and Wales.
With more than 20 years of teaching experience and many former students now performing in Ballet companies and the West End, Becky-Ann is passionate about nurturing the next generation of performers and making the performing arts accessible to all.
Book a Free Trial
Free trial classes with no obligation are available at the start of every term.
To arrange a free trial, please contact: associatesplymouth@italiaconti.co.uk
Term Dates
2025/2026
Summer Term 2026
Saturday 25 April 2026 - Saturday 11 July 2026 Half Term: Saturday 23 May 2026 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Autumn Term 2026
Saturday 19 September - Saturday 5 December Half Term: 24 October - 31 October
Spring Term 2027
Saturday 9 January - Saturday 27 March Half Term: 13 February, 15 February, and 18 February
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 emailing: associatesplymouth@italiaconti.co.uk
Uniform
Students are required to wear the Italia Conti Associate uniform.
Full uniform requirements are available through the
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.
This course has been devised to introduce students to the skills required for a successful career in the performing arts.
Students benefit from full performer training across all disciplines and are encouraged to reach a standard suitable for progression to FE and HE full-time training courses.
Students are especially encouraged to apply for entry into Italia Conti in Woking.
The Italia Conti Agency holds auditions for Associate School students to gain representation.
Successful students have been put forward for a variety of roles across television and theatre.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free trial session — no audition, no commitment.