Is there a definitive list of the age colleges take from?

[Katymac]

I just wondered, so far I have worked out - for musical theatre (I think - please correct as necessary):

Arts Ed - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Arts Ed - 18yrs level 6 diploma
Bodyworks - 16yrs level 6 diploma
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs degree
Millenium - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Stage Works - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Stella Mann - 16yrs level 6 diploma

I don't know any more......but I'm working it out - corrections/evidence would be welcome as would other colleges. This is an area I am very unsure of and as a mum it's something that confuses me & lots of the websites don't have "can apply at XX" in large friendly letters

[suesmith]

Hi Katymac - we're in same position dd will be applying for 2014 entry

London Studio Centre also do their own 3 year Diploma - take mainly from 18 but can audition at 16 no Dada but offer a few scholarships.

Laine - level 6 Dip take from 16yrs - Urdang level 6 Dip from 16 and Degree from 18 yrs - Bird - same as Urdang

Have tickets for Laine and Bird Summer graduate shows but can't do Urdang

All above are MT - I agree all very confusing! Spend a lot of time questioning others who have already gone through this - loads of help and advice on here for which I am always grateful

[Katymac]

Thanks - so the updated list is (I think) - I do feel lost Sue, there is so much to learn/understand

Arts Ed - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Arts Ed - 18yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 18yrs degree
Bodyworks - 16yrs level 6 diploma
Laine - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs degree
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Millenium - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Stage Works - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Stella Mann - 16yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 18yrs degree

[suesmith]

Also italia Conti London - 3 year Dip 16 years - my dd currently attends italia Conti Arts Centre in Guildford they also do a 3 year Dip from 16 but Performing Arts with teaching - as yet not accredited so no Dada

I'm there are many more I don't know where you live - we are located just South of London but if you live in the North I guess there are others

[Katymac]

Updated list

Arts Ed - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Arts Ed - 18yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 18yrs degree
Bodyworks - 16yrs level 6 diploma
Italia Conti - 16 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Laine - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs degree
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Millenium - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Stage Works - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Stella Mann - 16yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 18yrs degree

To be honest Sue we can only really consider places that do the DADAs - we have no money at all and even with the DADA will will struggle to keep DD there.

[Pearl]

performers is 16 and offer dada's

[Jessnat22]

Katymac

Well done, a very comprehensive list - I would have loved that this time last year. We also applied to The Centre - based in Rochester. No DaDAs but do offer scholarships (up to 100% I believe) from age 16. Didn't actually get to the audition because DS offered a place by then but was recommended by Head of Dance School. Great facilities. They were at Move It this year - reports very positive.

We followed the advice of DS teachers for applications - supported by his own research, open days etc. Hope that helps a little - happy to answer any questions - if I can

[suesmith]

Katy - have just found on CDET.uk.org look under professional training there is a list of accredited colleges - think most already on your list but may help!

[Katymac]

Updated list

Arts Ed - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Arts Ed - 18yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 18yrs degree
Bodyworks - 16yrs level 6 diploma
The Centre - 16 yrs (no DADA but possible scholarships)
Italia Conti - 16 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Laine - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs degree
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Millenium - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Performers - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Stage Works - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Stella Mann - 16yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 18yrs degree

(Where do I put The Centre under T or C?)

DD's teacher trained as pure Ballet and as she says her knowledge is out of date - but she is busy researching with us

If we can make this list as complete as possible then it will be useful for lots of people (parents, students, dancers & teachers) I'm surprised one doesn't exist....but I have looked

[Katymac]

From that I need to add (but I don't know ages or qualifications yet)

CPA
Elmhurst
ENBS
EPA
Hammond
KS Dance
LIPA
Liverpool Theatre School
Masters
MADD
Northern Ballet School
SLP
Tring

& these are currently applying
Creative Academy
Italia Conti (Guildford)
Liberatus
Mandy Ellen
Reynolds
Sage
WAC (DADA)

[islandofsodor]

Hammond is from age 16. - level 6 diploma in either dance or musical theatre.

[Katymac]

Is everyone OK with me not adding the others until we have more info?

Updated list

Arts Ed - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Arts Ed - 18yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Bird - 18yrs degree
Bodyworks - 16yrs level 6 diploma
The Centre - 16 yrs (no DADA but possible scholarships)
Hammond Dance - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Hammond MT - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Italia Conti - 16 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Laine - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs degree
London Studio Centre - 18 yrs diploma (no DADA)
Millenium - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Performers - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Stage Works - 16 yrs level 3 diploma
Stella Mann - 16yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 16 yrs level 6 diploma
Urdang - 18yrs degree

[islandofsodor]

LIPA is age 18 and a degree course but they don't offer a course in Musical Theatre. They do either acting or dance (both involve some vocal /drama/ dance training.

[islandofsodor]

There is also The Arden School of Theatre - age 18 and a degree course

[Robsmumma]

CPA (Cambridge performing arts) is Bodyworks. Just another name they use x