Masters Performing Arts College
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Masters Performing Arts College is an independent performing arts college, based in the town of Rayleigh
in Essex
, England
. The college was founded in 1995, by former professional dancer and dance teacher Wendy Headford.
Since 2009 the college has been run by four directors:
The college is based in Rayleigh Essex just outside the M25 offering excellent links by rail and road to London - the heart of theatre land.
Masters is committed to providing an excellent standard of further education and training for the performing arts with the aim of producing versatile and competent dancers and musical theatre performers to the highest professional level.
The philosophy that makes Masters such a unique training establishment is that it offers all students of varying abilities and backgrounds, equal opportunities to succeed by providing a creative dynamic and positive environment, with a course that equips students towards fulfilling their aspirations.
The college attend the annual dance festival 'Move It!' every year with their own stand and have a reputation for being one of the best performers at the event
The college offer one course:
The college is currently in AMS (Application for Membership Status) with the Council for Dance Education and Training
.
The college offer its own scholarship/funding awards.
The college is registered with EMA.
The college has over 100 students.
The college is also an approved centre of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
. Students have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised dance teaching qualifications with the organisation, in ballet, tap and modern theatre dance.
The school stages an annual production at the 'UCL Bloomsbury' Theatre in London, which many agents/directors in the industry attend in helping the graduates gain employment.
Rayleigh
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in Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, England
England
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. The college was founded in 1995, by former professional dancer and dance teacher Wendy Headford.
Since 2009 the college has been run by four directors:
- Wendy Headford F.I.S.T.D
- Matthew Plummer BA (Hons)
- Michaela Headford A.I.S.T.D. Dip
- Liam O'Donoghue - Finance Director
Overview
Masters was founded in 1995 by Wendy Headford and is now recognised as one of the leading dance/musical theatre colleges in the country, offering extensive training in the performing arts industry.The college is based in Rayleigh Essex just outside the M25 offering excellent links by rail and road to London - the heart of theatre land.
Masters is committed to providing an excellent standard of further education and training for the performing arts with the aim of producing versatile and competent dancers and musical theatre performers to the highest professional level.
The philosophy that makes Masters such a unique training establishment is that it offers all students of varying abilities and backgrounds, equal opportunities to succeed by providing a creative dynamic and positive environment, with a course that equips students towards fulfilling their aspirations.
The college attend the annual dance festival 'Move It!' every year with their own stand and have a reputation for being one of the best performers at the event
Training
Key areas of study include ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance, singing and drama.The college offer one course:
- Professional 3 Year Diploma in Musical Theatre/Dance
The college is currently in AMS (Application for Membership Status) with the Council for Dance Education and Training
Council for Dance Education and Training
The Council for Dance Education and Training * accredits professional training programmes in vocational dance and musical theatre schools* validates the qualifications of Dance Awarding Organisations...
.
The college offer its own scholarship/funding awards.
The college is registered with EMA.
The college has over 100 students.
The college is also an approved centre of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is a leading dance teaching and examination board based in London, England and operating internationally. Established on 25 July 1904 as the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers, it changed to its current name in 1925 and is now a registered educational...
. Students have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised dance teaching qualifications with the organisation, in ballet, tap and modern theatre dance.
The school stages an annual production at the 'UCL Bloomsbury' Theatre in London, which many agents/directors in the industry attend in helping the graduates gain employment.
Pre-vocational training
Junior Masters (formerly known as S.E.T.S.- 'South East Theatre School') is the pre-vocational school to the college. The school has classes in all aspects of dance, drama and singing and is open throughout the week in the evenings with fully trained/qualified teachers.Notable alumni
- Nathalie EmmanuelNathalie EmmanuelNathalie Joanne Emmanuel is a British actress best known for her role in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as Sasha Valentine, which she played from 2006 to 2010....
- Sasha Valentine- Hollyoaks- Channel 4 - Clare FosterClare FosterClare Foster is a British actress who trained at Masters Performing Arts College. She has played numerous roles both on and off the West End, and has also been seen as a regular, PC Millie Brown in the ITV series 'The Bill'...
- Millie Brown- The Bill- ITV (Currently playing the lead role of Polly Barker in the West End revival of Crazy For YouCrazy for YouCrazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as "The New Gershwin Musical Comedy", it is largely based on the songwriting team’s 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well...
) - Katie Collins- Top Commercial Dancer- T.V. & Arena tours (Leona Lewis 'Labyrinth Tour' 2010)
- Anthony Whiteman- Dance Captain- Billy Elliot the Musical- West End