About this course
SummaryMPDA’s Pre-Vocational Course in Dance and Performance is designed to be taken by students aged 16+ alongside their regular schooling. It is a unique training programme for students seeking to gain places at professional dance colleges, universities or conservatoires. The course is for exceptional students who have the potential and passion to make dance their career. It is the perfect steppingstone between 6th form and further education in dance; offering students the chance to prepare themselves for higher education programmes. Our students have gained places at colleges such as Bird College, Urdang Academy, Performers College, Wilkes Academy and more.
The course provides 15 hours per week of the highest quality training in a range of disciplines including ballet, jazz, contemporary, commercial and urban styles, 1:1 and group singing, musical theatre and acting. Each student receives a tailor-made timetable of classes based on their specific goals. Students will also receive 1:1 training on all aspects of their audition from dance solo choreography, audition song and monologue training, preparation of sheet music and audition prep classes. The course leader will work with each student to provide careers advise, support in selecting which further education institute is right for them and guidance on writing personal statements.
What to expect?
SummaryThe course is split into three terms designed to help students to not only progress in technique and style, but also ensure that they are fully confident and ready for the audition process and what follows.
Term 1: Technical Foundations (September to December)
Term 2: Audition Prep (January to April)
Term 3: Performance (May-July)
Each student will receive a personalised schedule designed to help them flourish. They will work in regular weekly dance classes, 1:1s and course student only sessions.
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE:
- Tailored schedule of training
- Broad range of dance styles led by industry professionals
- Weekly 1:1 tuition
- Full audition content (dance solo, songs and monologues)
- Headshots, bodyshots, dance and vocal reels
- Audition prep classes and mock auditions
- Careers advise
- Personal statement guidance and application form help
- Opportunity to gain ISTD and RAD qualifications
- Performance opportunities
For a full break down of each term, fees, how to apply and more, please see our information pack here.
Where to find us
All classes take place at MPDA Studios in Oxford. The studios are purpose built and offer 3 studios with sprung floors, a gym room and more!