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Why Choose a Top Dance College: Your Path to a Successful Dance Career

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Explore the benefits of attending a top dance college and how it can set you on the path to a thriving dance career.

A structured, professional training program is essential for your future success in the dance industry.

Attending a top dance college can set you apart in this competitive, but incredibly exciting, industry. In this article, we’ll talk through some of the benefits of attending a top dance college, and how this training can set you on the path towards a flourishing dance career.

World-Class Dance Training

The biggest advantage of completing a college dance course is the level of training you will receive.

At a top dance college, you’ll learn from professionals and renowned choreographers. You’ll be exposed to a variety of disciplines, like ballet, jazz, commercial, tap and acrobatics. You’ll also receive training in supporting skills, like singing and acting. This breadth of training ensures you graduate as a highly employable, multi-faceted performer, which is essential for making an impression in competitive auditions.

Performance Experience

Learning and rehearsing in a studio is incredibly important, but performance experience is absolutely essential.

At a top dance college, you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to perform in a variety of productions, whether that’s in-house or at public showcases. These experiences will help prepare you for the pressure of professional performance, giving you a chance to build your confidence and stage presence.

Networking Opportunities

Top dance colleges have strong industry connections, which can help open doors for aspiring dancers.

Whilst you complete a college dance course, you might benefit from guest artist residencies, internships and workshops, giving you a chance to interact with professional performers and choreographers from major dance companies. And, after you graduate, there are alumnX events to attend, helping you meet further contacts in the industry.

State-of-the-art Facilities

The best dance colleges will have the best facilities.

From professional studios to wellness support, such as nutrition advice and injury prevention, a top dance college will look after your physical and mental condition. Plus, after you finish your college course, you’ll have access to graduate support which can help you prepare for auditions and perfect your portfolio, to give you the best chance of landing the job you want.

Reputation

When you attend a top dance college, you benefit from the school’s reputation.

At Italia Conti, we have an outstanding reputation for providing performing arts training in a variety of disciplines. We focus on a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, helping talented students harness their passion to become triple-threat artists. We create incredible performers who go on to grace some of the most renowned stages in the world.

Our dance college in the UK offers several courses, find out more about each course below.

  • “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
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    - @debbied3464 – Italia Conti Virtual
  • Amazing class, one of the best I’ve ever done. So easy to follow, thank you!

    - @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
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    - @annajones6805 – Italia Conti Virtual