In order to meet the ever-increasing demands placed on performers,

it is vital that students become proficient in the three main disciplines of

Dance, Drama and Singing:

Singing

Term one concentrates on establishing effective vocal technique, empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to continually develop the voice for a sustained career. Technique is taught throughout the year.

The majority of work in this term is taught in a group situation, working on harmonies and creating an ensemble sound. Students are given an initial assessment to identify their current vocal ability and then begin to choose potential audition pieces, which are worked on in class. Performance classes enable students to regularly receive feedback on their audition technique and enable them to make informed decisions about suitable repertoire.

In term two, each student is assessed to monitor their progression and given tailored tuition on their individual areas of development. Students continue to build their repertoire and are encouraged to hone their skills using carefully chosen audition pieces. In addition, Music Theory classes help students gain a general understanding of musical notation, note values, time signatures, keys and sight singing.

The final term focuses on two main areas: audition and final performance. Students receive individual exam preparation sessions and the audition technique work of previous terms is consolidated, so that every student who graduates from KSA feels fully prepared to forge their path in this most challenging, yet most rewarding of professions.

Drama

The first term is mainly about breaking down barriers and shedding the inhibitions many students understandably have at the start of a course of this nature.

Much of the work in this term is improvised, plus a limited introduction of texts, with the emphasis on dealing with the ‘inner-critic’, to develop the confidence required to impress in a group audition situation. Students begin to choose audition monologues, which are worked on in class. This term also includes a West End masterclass.

In term two, students continue to choose suitable audition pieces, working on a wide variety of texts, from classical to contemporary, in a professional, rehearsal-style environment, being directed, thus ensuring a very practical approach. This term also includes accent classes and workshops on acting for camera.

Term three focuses on exam preparation and preparing for an acting audition. Students are given expert guidance on how best to present their audition pieces, in order to feel fully prepared to go into the industry and achieve the very best results in an audition situation.

Dance

Term one concentrates on technique and physical fitness. This is very important, as performers need to develop stamina and good technique. Ballet, jazz, street/hip-hop, commercial and musical theatre styles are all taught, enabling students to feel confident within a range of dance situations.

In term two, the emphasis is on students’ ability to quickly pick up and perform routines in a variety of styles. Audition classes with feedback are regularly held, giving students a valuable insight into the range of dance calls they will encounter in the industry.

The final term concentrates on exam preparation and final presentation. The repertoire of previous terms is consolidated, with the emphasis very much on the students’ ability to deliver a highly capable, polished performance. This term also incorporates masterclasses from visiting West End performers.

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