Dance Theatre Training

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The Reynolds Diploma in Dance Theatre is a three year programme. Learners are required to study for a variety of qualifications throughout the programme, along with having the option to study for additional qualifications that do not form part of the core programme.

Learners will work towards a variety of qualifications throughout the programme, along with having the option to study for additional qualifications that do not form part of the core programme.

The programme has been designed to enable learners to progress in various forms of dance, singing and acting whilst also gaining additional valuable qualifications. Two thirds of learners’ time will be spent on dance, including contemporary and choreography.

The following core programme is studied throughout the three years and linked into the qualifications were appropriate:

Ballet (including Repertoire)

• Technical ballet classes appropriate to the level of the learner; master classes; individual practice and preparation; group rehearsal and performance
• Focus on ballet terminology and delivery of ballet warm up class
• Ballet pointe classes

Tap

• Technical tap classes appropriate to the level of the learner; master classes; individual practice and preparation; group rehearsal and performance; show tap repertoire for advanced learners.

Jazz

• Various styles including Matt Mattox, contemporary, street jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, urban, lyrical, commercial, Broadway, High Heels, Blues, cabaret; master classes; individual practice and preparation; group rehearsal and performance; show repertoire for advanced learners.

Choreography

In all dance genres

Acting

• Including history of Musical Theatre, scene/song study, devised pieces, technique (sight reading, improvisation, play-text, heightened emotion, physical comedy)
• Emphasis on building confidence and to help performance in dance

Singing

• Technique, (including warm-up, breathing, dynamics)
• Repertoire (individual and group / harmony repertoire)
• Emphasis on building confidence to sing in ensemble and solo

Audition Technique

It is crucial that all of our students have a clear understanding of what will be expected of them at an audition and how best to prepare themselves for one. Reynolds’ syllabus covers the format an audition will be take and examines the challenges that may present themselves to a performer. We lead students in practical exercises, which help them to select the most suitable pieces to use at audition and also allows them to explore their personal presence on stage.

Performance

Reynolds hold performances all year long to showcase the skills and talents of individuals students as well as to highlight the strengths of the college as a whole.

We carefully select appropriate productions for their relevance to the industry today and their potential appeal to prospective employers and agents. Every Reynolds student is given the chance to showcase their talents.