About Italia Conti

Outreach & Participation

Italia Conti is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to world-class conservatoire-style training regardless of age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.

With this in mind, we offer a number of workshops, talks and regional auditions. Italia Conti is working together with The Brit School, NYT’s Playing Up, Impact Dance, Artistry Youth Dance and SK Dance School of Performing Arts to provide opportunities for their students to audition.

We also regularly will schools and colleges to offer a free workshop to pupils looking to train in the Performing Arts, which will provide a taster for of the kind of training they will receive at Italia Conti.

We offer four workshops:

  • Musical Theatre, which will include Acting, Singing and Dance
  • Acting
  • Dance
  • Acting Through Song

The workshops include a Q&A session in which one of our tutors will talk about Italia Conti, Performing Arts training in general, and answer any questions which participants may have. To book a free workshop and to discuss your requirements, or to find out more about our regional auditions please contact Ann Richards at

ann.richards@italiaconti.co.uk

or call 01483 322220

Musical theatre workshop

Acting Through Song – An Italia Conti Acting Tutor and Musical Director will work with participants on how to approach and perform prepared musical theatre songs.

Dance – An Italia Conti Dance tutor will lead participants through a warm-up, musical theatre routine and a cool down.

Q&A – An Italia Conti tutor will lead a Q&A session in which they will talk about Italia Conti, Performing Arts training in general, and answer any questions which the participants may have

Acting workshop

Acting – An Italia Conti Acting Tutor will lead a workshop which will include improvisation, character development and work on a piece of text.

Q&A – An Italia Conti tutor will lead a Q&A session, in which they will talk about Italia Conti, Performing Arts training in general, and answer any questions which the participants may have.

Dance workshop

Dance – An Italia Conti Dance tutor will lead participants through a warm-up, a routine and a cool down.

Q&A – An Italia Conti tutor will lead a Q&A session in which they will talk about Italia Conti, Performing Arts training in general, and answer any questions which the participants may have.

Acting through song workshop

Acting Through Song – An Italia Conti Acting Tutor and MD will work with participants on how approach and perform prepared musical theatre songs.

Q&A – An Italia Conti tutor will lead a Q&A session, in which they will talk about Italia Conti, Performing Arts training in general and answer any questions, which the participants may have.

Widening Participation

Italia Conti is fully committed to developing initiatives that reduce barriers to training and support greater access, success, and progress for those from under-represented groups in Higher Education, the Creative Arts, and specialist performing arts training.

Italia Conti’s current focus is to:

  • Improve the participation of Global Majority people (People of Colour) in applying for and receiving offers for our courses and pursuing the Performing Arts;
  • Maintain and continue to support the success of Global Majority students attending performance courses;
  • Support the access and participation of applicants and students with Disabilities.
  • Improve the participation of Children from Military Families in applying for our courses, receiving offers for our courses, and pursuing the Performing Arts;
  • Improve access for applicants from low socio-economic backgrounds;
  • Continue to review curriculum to ensure that it is diverse, accessible and enabling of a wide range of students, their abilities and their experiences.

Successful initiatives have included:

  • Co-founding the FDS Regional Auditions (pre-Covid-19);
  • Utilising technology to support auditions and open day events through virtual access;
  • Introducing Fee Waivers for those facing socio-economic barriers;
  • Forming Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committees at staff and student levels to support EDI initiatives of access, support, education, training, and culture.
  • Reviewing content and delivery of training to enhance opportunities for Global Majority students;
  • Providing training to staff and students on Anti-racism, Gender Inclusion, Inclusive Language, Mental Health, Supporting Students with Seizures & Allergies
  • Engaging with early educators and early career advisors to ensure that future students from all backgrounds feel that training and a career in the performing arts is an option.
  • “I have just graduated from Liverpool Theatre School with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. I wanted to do the BA Hons (Top Up) in Professional Arts Practice course to further develop my skills for the industry. It is the perfect balance between academic writing and creativity. I already have seen improvements, both in my academic and performing work, and I now really value the ability to critically reflect on past experiences in order to improve my current skills.”

    - Sarah Collinge – Musical Theatre Performer Current Student, Class of July 2024
  • “I have found that my first term at Italia Conti has been better than I could’ve imagined. I am working with driven, passionate, likeminded people within all different realms of the performing arts industry. I find that the course is very tailored to each individual and the content is broad enough to apply to everyone but specific enough to challenge each person within their abilities. I find the course to be a place where I can collaborate and interact with people who I’d never had met otherwise. I only look forward to what the next few months of the course bring and feel more motivated than ever.”

    - Kate Drummond – Actor Current Student, Class of July 2024
  • Current Student, Class of July 2024
    “The course is allowing me to reflect on my past practice, current position, and future endeavours. I really enjoy how flexible the course is, with regards to being able to tailor my studies to my own practice, enabling me to maximise the benefits of this on my future career. I expect my professional development to be impacted exponentially and I am excited to continue!”

    - Amy-Jo Sumner – Musical Theatre Performer
  • “Italia Conti’s BA Top up course was the one for me! Creating a business in under 9 months has been a massive accomplishment! The course really helps shape your future, enables you to meet professional contacts to support your research, and gives you lots of time to understand the area of the industry you want to specialise in.”

    - Rachel Ward – Performing Arts Tutor Graduate, BA Top up Class of Sept 2022
  • I’m a professional dancer but have taught only ballet. These classes are EXACTLY what I was looking for to show some basics of contemp for my students !! Absolutely love every single Video

    - @ginamusaelyan2307 – Italia Conti Virtual
  • I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I love every single one that she teaches. THANK YOU. Gorgeous movement.

    - @debbied3464 – Italia Conti Virtual
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    - @yellowbeachgirl – Italia Conti Virtual
  • I’m a dancer in LA and can’t keep up with my peers on how often they take dance classes. This channel has been so helpful for me to keep up my training. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I feel like we are all dancing together even though we are all doing this at different times and in different spaces. 🖤

    - @SarahPaceSings – Italia Conti Virtual
  • Best ballet teacher on the internet Great explanation, enthusiasm and commentary throughout the exercise!

    - @annajones6805 – Italia Conti Virtual