RPA offers three years of full-time training in either Dance, Musical Theatre or Acting. The course consists of our 2-year Elite Sixth Form (UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts) for learners aged 16+ who want to pursue a career in the arts. Subsequently learners have the opportunity to progress onto our 1-year Bespoke course ‘The Verge Collective’, a third year of outstanding training that is also accessible through direct entry (UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance – equivalent to the first year of a degree).
Learners cover all disciplines needed to build physical and mental strength, develop performance skills and expression, and improve their technique – in singing, acting, all genres of dance, as well as tutorials, workshops with leading professionals in the industry, audition technique, and more! There are also additional opportunities outside of college hours to enter into LAMDA exams, have private singing lessons or attend improvers dance classes and achieve vocational qualifications in Dance. RPA Learners who complete the full 3-year course with us (including the top-up hours) are eligible to join Spotlight Casting on graduation. Spotlight is the leading casting directory in the UK.
All RPA tutors have worked or continue to work professionally and are exceptional mentors. Our college is small, meaning we can focus on each learner as an individual – Be a name, not a number!