EXTEND – COURSE (AGES 8–16)
OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
EDSA EXTEND
EDSA has grown from strength to strength since it opened
its doors in 2009. From starting with just 3 classes a week
in a school hall, it’s developed into a machine of outstanding
training. The Extend course is here to nurture the young
talent of today, to give them the same level of training
that you would get at a stage school, without having to
leave home or pay extortionate fees.
As a leading Performing Arts School in Herts and Beds, Emil Dale is
a major centre of excellence boasting fully professional facilities and
achieving exceptional standards in training and production values.
A high percentage of our graduate students move on to top theatre schools
in the UK and onwards into the profession. In recent years graduates
have secured places at Arts Ed, Mountview, GSA, Rose Bruford, East 15,
Central, Urdang, Bodywork, LIPA, Drama Centre, Masters and others. Many
are currently performing, directing and choreographing in the West End and
on national and international Tours.
“Classes literally are so
amazing” - BTEC Student
The School has excellent links with London’s vibrant theatre world
and schools. Emil Dale Academy is well acknowledged by top schools
and also attracts a high calibre of directors and practitioners who visit
regularly to run master-classes and direct or choreograph projects.
The schools Patrons include West End star Kerry Ellis, Producer and
lighting designer Bob Bustance, plus Chris Hocking, Head of Arts
Ed London.
This new EXTEND course is carefully designed to cater for students aged
8 – 16 years. It is specifically for students wishing to commit to an intensive
training programme to fully prepare for entry into top drama schools or
universities. Students should have a genuine ambition to work in the
performing arts industry.
Student welfare is a top priority, and you will be provided with all the
pastoral care you need. Staff have been trained in safe-guarding and child
protection, and we have an open door policy, whereby any of our students
can come and talk to any member of the faculty about any concerns or
worries.
Emil Dale is dedicated to “enabling personal excellence through
performance”. We look forward to working with the talented new students
who we are confident will benefit immeasurably from this exciting new
course at Emil Dale Academy.
‘It is very useful to have some experience
in vocational Musical Theatre training before
you audition for Professional Training
courses. A Course at EDA would enable
you to gain this as well as the skills and
confidence required to achieve a place on
a Musical Theatre Programme like ArtsEd’
CHRIS HOCKING Head of Arts Educational London
(Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School) & EDA official patron
“So much talent, very
excited to watch everyone
grow!” - Ryan Jenkins
MEET THE TEAM
All our tutors are
trained to degree
level and are
practicing industry
professionals in a
variety of disciplines.
Students will
benefit from their
expertise, talent and
connections:
EMIL DALE
DEBBIE STEER
Founder and trained at
Arts Educational.
Company Manager
VICTORIA
HAMMOND
BEATRICE PRYOR
Trained at London
Contemporary Dance
School.
Trained at Italia Conti
Academy of Theatre Arts.
MATT STEER
MATT STEVENS
Guildford School of
Acting.
News Review, The One
Show, Green Wing,
Derren Brown.
Trained at Arts
Educational.
Cabaret, Priscilla Queen of
the Desert, Chicago
MARK HEDGES
AMY BIRD
Les Miserables, Starlight
Express, Little Shop Of
Horrors, Children’s Director
for Cameron Mackintosh
Rocky Horror International
Tour, Footloose, Peter Pan.
GARETH WALKER
JOANNA BOOL
Choreographer,
graduated from London
Studio Centre.
Olympics, Steps,
Take That
Trained at Guildford
School of Acting.
Channel 4 Lost
ARRAN
ANZANI-JONES
AMY ROSS
Trained at Arts
Educational.
Britain’s Got Talent
DAVINA
DEWRANCE
Trained at Hertfordshire
Theatre School.
Various TV / Film Roles
GARETH ALED
Trained at Royal Welsh
College of Music and
Drama.
War Horse
Hairspray, Legally Blonde,
Mamma Mia, High School
Musical.
PETER MITCHELL
Music Director,
Accompanist & workshop
leader
DALE HAMMOND ASSOCIATES
We are closely linked to talent agent Dale Hammond
Associates, whose credits include:
RHYS DUNSTAN
EMILY WILSON
Appeared in Jessie J music
video- It’s My Party.
Appeared in a Sainsbury’s
Advert with David Beckham
and Ellie Simmons.
JOE POTTER
MAX POTTER
Played the role of The
Artful Dodger in Cameron
Mackintosh’s UK Tour of
Oliver!
Played a gang role in
Cameron Mackintosh’s UK
Tour of Oliver!
JOSHUA FRATER
LOUGHIN
Appeared in James Arthur
music video - You’re
Nobody Till Somebody
Loves You.
THE COURSE
EDSA EXTEND
The course is carefully designed to cater for students aged 8–16 years.
It is specifically for students wishing to commit to an intensive training
programme to fully prepare students who wish to further their performance
skills. Students should have a genuine ambition to work in the performing
arts industry. The rigorous programme will provide specialist training in
Musical Theatre, Dance and Acting where students will join for core
elements and then further specialise by opting for certain modules.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE OFFER?
The course offers intensive skills development, working with an excellent
range of practitioners and creative staff. Students will extend their repertoire
and receive high intensity training and guidance for auditions, enabling
them to further their development at Professional Performing Arts Schools.
There are numerous performance opportunities with West End performance
values.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I
ACHIEVE?
You will receive a pass, merit or distinction certificate from the Emil
Dale Academy, annualy. This will be granted based on internal yearly
assessments.
WHAT STANDARD DO I NEED TO BE
TO AUDITION?
This is not a beginners course. It is expected that students possess a very
good standard in the skills required for acting and/or musical theatre and
have already gained significant experience in performance, examinations
and/or auditions. We are very interested in the “raw”, less experienced
performer, who can demonstrate an excellent natural ability in the audition.
We appreciate dance ability will range for those interested in
Musical Theatre. We are able to stream dance training to suit however,
it is expected that all students are competent “movers” and have
a determination to improve dance whilst on the course. The audition and
interview is a two-way process. If in doubt, come and audition and we
guarantee constructive feedback to everyone.
“EDSA brings out the best in
our children, with continuous
encouragement and support” - Parent
THE COURSE
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE
TIMETABLED?
The course comprises of 3 terms followng the academic year, around 33
weeks. A total of 8.5 hours a week including EDSA’s Weekend school at
3 hrs and two evenings during the week after school. All included in the
yearly fees.
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE
STRUCTURED AND WHAT UNITS WILL
BE COVERED?
EDSA EXTEND students will develop all skills in Acting and
Musical Theatre:
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Classical Acting
Contemporary Acting
Technical Jazz
Contemporary Dance
Tap
Ballet
Commercial dance
> Musical Theatre
> Song and dance
> Group and individual vocal coaching
> Improvisation and repertoire.
> West End Masterclasses
> Audition Technique
PRODUCTIONS & REHEARSALS
It is important that students are given opportunities
to perform in a professional environment. There will be various
public performing opportunities and in house showings as well as
master classes.
“I have never seen or
heard so many talented
students”- Guest Teacher
HOW DO I APPLY AND AUDITION FOR
A PLACE ON THE COURSE?
Email us at [email protected] or call 01462 677 808
WHAT WILL THE COURSE COST?
Please see our fee template or email our office for the latest fees for
this course.
This is a termly commitment and EDSA EXTEND fees and hours are inclusive
of our weekend school.
We offer many different options to suit everyone’s needs and are very flexible
here at EDSA.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL
COSTS?
Optional theatre visits will be available and will require additional
payments. Details of these will be advised and costs will be kept as low
as possible. You will be expected to provide a standard kit of rehearsal
wear and footwear. A list will be provided in the final information pack for
those who are accepted on to the course.
“EDA is just THE place
to nurture talent” - Parent
EMIL DALE ACADEMY
WANT TO BE PART OF THE EDSA
FAMILY?
Then get in touch and call us on 01462 677 808
or email [email protected].
60 Wilbury Way
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 0TA
www.emildale.co.uk