Study at URDANG theurdang.london Challenging and Nurturing A Message From Our Patrons Our high-calibre courses and versatility of training More Info “It has been so exciting over the “I can’t count the means our graduates are highly versatile, well-rounded years to watch the Urdang School huge number of performers. This is why our graduates are in constant theurdang.london from being born, through to their dancers I have amtc.uk.com demand for West End and International destinations. becoming a major force in the worked with, they education of our young performers definitely are what Our tailored courses and ongoing relationships with Directors and now turning out some of our I call ‘The Thinking world-class professionals offer our students invaluable top musical artists.” exposure to leading industry figures and keep Urdang at Solange Urdang Dancers’” CEO Anthony Van Laast MBE the forefront of the performing arts industry. A high level Arlene Phillips CBE of expectation and discipline is teamed with relevant Craig Phillips support and advice, ensuring our students reach their full Managing Director potential. Rob Archibald Co-Principal (Musical Theatre) We spot true performers and give them a “training environment that develops and Lynsey McDougall refines their technique and performance Co-Principal skills. “ (Dance) Solange Urdang, CEO Yvette Curtin “I have been associated with Urdang and its Co-Principal students for the past 20 years. Urdang has (Education & always been committed to giving exceptional In a continued effort to tackle diversity and quality Advancement) vocational training and we constantly see this of training in the performing arts, Urdang is proud to in the graduating students and all the talented announce their collaboration in 2018 with four others ex-students we have cast in our shows over UK’s leading musical theatre conservatoires to form the many years.” Alliance of Musical Theatre Conservatoires (AMTC). Pippa Ailion MBE The alliance comprises of ArtsEd, Bird College, The Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey Everyone “Urdang has long been an arts (GSA), Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, and Urdang organisation that I have highly Academy, and represents a group of world-class individual! respected. The calibre of the organisations that share a similar history and vision and students graduating from the are committed to delivering outstanding musical theatre college is world class and their education and vocational training. fresh and passionate versatility has been a much welcomed asset in my rehearsal room for several years now.” 2 Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang Drew McOnie Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang 3 Welcome to Urdang Success The Urdang Academy is a conservatoire of Dance Life after graduation continues to be outstanding for Urdang’s students and Musical Theatre offering exceptional vocational gaining employment in the West End and beyond. Most graduating students leave with representation from leading theatrical or dance training in the vibrant heart of London agencies, meaning they finish their studies with the optimum chance of securing high quality professional work within the industry. Urdang educates and trains young performers from 16 years and over Recent and past graduate success includes: in Musical Theatre and Dance to become strong, disciplined and Waitress, Strictly Ballroom, Hamilton, Motown, The Book of Mormon, 42nd confident performers. Street, Aladdin, Wicked, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Mamma Mia, Annie, Kinky Boots, Chicago, The Lion King, Matilda, Stomp, Les Misérables, Urdang boasts a modern outlook, Thriller Live, Guys & Dolls, Miss Saigon, Jersey Boys, Follies, War Horse, dynamic atmosphere and inspiring Shrek, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Matthew Bourne’s backdrop, making the academy an Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet, Cats, Ghost, Starlight Express, West Side energising and contemporary place Story, Fame, Hairspray, Dreamboats & Petticoats, Tina The Musical, The to study. Bodyguard, Tarzan, Dirty Dancing, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Princess Students are admitted based on Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, The Voice, X Factor, Brit Awards, their raw talent, believing that this EMA’s, MOBO’s, Britain’s Got Talent, Magic Mike Live (Vegas & London) raw talent supersedes size, race, Films include: Sinbad, Mamma Mia 2, Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin (2017), height, socio-economic status and Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Guardians of the Galaxy, Maleficent, Sick ethnicity. It is this mentality that Note, Blood Drive. Television Programmes include: Eastenders, Casualty, has made Urdang the most diverse Waterloo Road, The Bill, Bad Girls, Doctors, Beauty & The Beast, The dance and musical theatre academy Bisexual, Dance Dance Dance, American Psycho, Love, Live and Happy in the UK, and has also inspired Endings, Broadway Christmas Spectacular, Rihanna, Robbie Williams, Rita us to run a selection of short and Ora, Janet Jackson, Little Mix, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Sam evening courses giving everyone the Smith, Zara Larsson, X Factor Tour, Take That, Taylor Swift, Liam Payne. opportunity to train and perform at their best. 4 Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang 5 Our constantly-evolving courses help Urdang maintain a legacy of cutting edge training Our courses include: • A three-year BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre awarded by Anglia Ruskin University during which students train for a career in the performing arts industry through technical training and academic study • A three-year Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance or Musical Theatre validated by Trinity College London during which students train for a career in the performing arts industry • A one-year Foundation Course in Dance and Musical Theatre where students develop their skills and prepare for auditions into top vocational colleges • A two-year fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts validated by Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) during which students can gain up to 112 UCAS points whilst training in all practical subjects • A twelve to eighteen-month ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education offering graduates and professional performers a qualification in Modern and Tap genres. 6 Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang 7 BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and The Course Musical Theatre Academic and practical training for a career in More Info • Full-time (delivered over three years) the performing arts. Our three-year BA (Hons) theurdang.london programme connects aspiring students to a • Vocational and academic studies career in the performing arts through outstanding Enquiries technical training and academic study. • Practical skills in dance, singing and acting admissions@ theurdang.london The structure of the degree programme offers three • Productions showcase students learning in a range of Dance and different pathways (Triple-threat training, Actor/ Musical Theatre disciplines Singer Focus, Dance Focus) that allow students to concentrate on their specialisms. Our BA (Hons) • Facilitates greater understanding of cultural and historical developments programme nurtures raw talent and allows students in Dance and Musical Theatre to pursue specific interests, without boundaries. This programme is currently validated by Anglia • Emphasises the importance of academic study through independent Ruskin University. research projects This course is designed for students aged 18+ who • Offers opportunities to be creative through guided choreography are keen to be academically challenged by the projects theory of musical theatre and dance alongside learning the craft of performance. The challenging • Vocational classes are taught in small groups, which ensures individual BA (Hons) programme provides students with learning the opportunity to train to the highest standards for a professional career in musical theatre and This programme evaluates students on the quality of their academic and dance, whilst gaining solid academic skills that will practical work. enhance career prospects upon graduation. 8 Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang 9 Entry Requirements Entry requirements (essential) • A passion for the performing arts • 80 points (new UCAS tariff) through Level 3 academic qualifications • (BTEC, A-Level, Scottish Highers etc) • GCSE Grades 4-9 /C or above in English Language (or equivalent). • EU and international students will need to have gained an Academic IELTS score of 6.5. “Outstanding all-round education and training in Dance and Musical Theatre.” Dance and Drama Inspection Report Nov 2015 “When I first walked into Urdang… I felt like I was in Fame The Movie, it immediately made up my mind - And I auditioned for 10 colleges.” Daisy Twells - Graduate 2017 10 Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang Urdang Academy • Study at Urdang 11 Diploma in Professional Musical The Course Theatre or Dance Vocational training for a career in the performing More Info • Full-time (delivered over three years) arts. theurdang.london • Predominantly practical vocational training Our three-year Level 6 Diploma course prepares Enquiries students for a career in the performing arts • Productions showcase students learning in a range of Dance and admissions@ industry. The programme focuses on developing theurdang.london Musical Theatre disciplines students’ technique, contextual knowledge and performance training through vocational studies. Entry • Enhances contextual understanding