Industry-Focused Training
This is a one year course, you’ll work intensively on developing your technical and performance skills, while gaining first-hand experience of industry processes and expectations, working with top dance, singing and acting professionals.
Training will cover:
Technique and Performance Classes
Continue honing your technical ability with regular classes in:
Professional Opportunities
As part of the Industry Training Year, you’ll also have the chance to:
Entry and other Key Information
Learn more information including study time breakdown and assessments
From developing your repertoire list in singing to refining your material for stage, screen, dance and other live performance contexts.
Across Musical Theatre, Cruise Ship entertainment, commercial performance, and more.
Focused on self-tapes, voice and dance reels, and Musical Theatre script work. Guidance on agents and casting, Spotlight registration, and Equity entry.
Entry Requirements:
You can apply directly to us by completing our application form, once we have received this we can confirm your audition date.
What to expect on your Audition Day:
Our audition day is divided into two stages, each designed to assess various aspects of your performance abilities.
The first form of assessment is in three dance technique classes; Ballet, Commercial and Musical Theatre/Jazz.
In the second part of the day, candidates will be asked to perform a solo song (32-bar cut) and monologue (between a minute and a half to two minutes).
Throughout the auditions, our senior teachers and principals will be observing closely, evaluating not just your current skills but also your potential for growth and development in all areas.
Finally, the day concludes with a one-to-one interview with our principals. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, discuss your aspirations, and answer any questions you may have about our college.
Applications open in September and our auditions are in full-swing from November until April. We strongly recommend you get an application to us as soon as possible to guarantee you an early audition date.
For general application enquiries, please email: Admissions@wilkesacademy.co.uk
Application
Please apply directly with us using our application form.
Application Deadline:
Fees: £3,000 per term (exc. VAT)
There are three terms per academic year.
Unfortunately there is no external funding available for this course however Wilkes Academy scholarships may be available following audition.
Accommodation costs are additional to the course fee.
