FULL TIME
TRAINING
We are the North-East’s Original Performing Arts Conservatoire
We provide intensive and dynamic training for those dreaming of a career in the highly demanding and constantly evolving performing arts industry.
On completion of our three-year course, our graduates are expected to enter the industry and begin their performance careers.
Students at our Full-Time College can expect to study the following:
Years 1 & 2: Skills Development
Students train in the three major disciplines, honing their technical skills in all subjects, receiving tuition from industry specialists.
Practical Training:
Vocal Technique, Acting, Improvisation and Devising, Acting Through Song, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Movement Studies, Musical Theatre Repertoire.
Contextual Studies:
Pilates, Body Conditioning, Theatre Studies, Personal and Professional Development including Health, Nutrition, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Year 3: SA Professional Performance
Students continue their technical training and contextual studies but focus on key public performance opportunities, in the style of “Rep Theatre”
Year 3 SA Professionals work with a host of industry Guest Tutors, Directors, and Choreographers, utilising their skills by completing a minimum of four performances during the year. Each performance is varied by style, venue or genre and culminates in a graduation show.
faculty
LUCY SAGE – Principal, Acting faculty
GINA KING – Course Director, Dance faculty
SARAH HAMILTON – Director of Education, Dance faculty
LOU COEL – Youth Academy Director, Head of SA Castings, Singing faculty
SAMANTHA GREENER – Dance faculty
JAMES HEDGES – Singing faculty
LAURA KELLY – Dance faculty, IDTA
JOSIE LUCAS – Dance faculty, Pilates
STEVE MORTON – Singing faculty, Estil
VAL POPE – Theatre Studies
SUZANNE RICHARDSON – Singing faculty
ALEX TAHNÉE – Acting faculty
HANNAH GORDON – Administration
JOANNE GREENHALGH – Physiotherapist
VISITING GUESTS
Students have regular workshops with professionals from all areas of the industry. Recent guests have included: Charlie Martin, Jordan Lee Davies, Emma Harold, Tabitha Watson, Glen Johnson, Emil Franchi, Katie Brace, Ali Pritchard, Lee Proud, Zac Hamilton, Sonny Grieveson, Marc Akinfolarin, Charles Doherty, Mark Hedges, Aimee Kelly, Sam Lupton, Annie Guy, Katy Weir, Kris Manuel, Carrie Grant, Patrick Hurley, and Ian Waller.
FEES, FUNDING & ACCREDITATION
SA Full-Time College is an independent conservatoire which means that students are required to pay fees for their tuition. The cost of training is very competitive compared to London drama schools and means that most of our students graduate free from student-debt. There are funding options and scholarships available, as outlined below. A full-fee breakdown is available on request by emailing sarah@saperformingarts.co.uk
In addition to professional performing arts training, all students receive the following at no extra cost:
- Private Singing classes
- Expert screening programme with a physiotherapist. Initial anatomy screening followed by regular access and free support service
- Professional headshot
- Annual theatre trips
- Scripts and music for practical performances
- IDTA and/or Trinity teacher training
- Examination fees for Trinity Performance Arts Diploma
- Use of the Centre’s comprehensive library facilities
- SA Hooded sweatshirt
- Access to any company class (post-graduation)
Course fees do not include:
- IDTA (all grades) and Trinity teaching diploma examination fees
- Additional expenses associated with medical consultants, physiotherapy etc. outside of the initial screening clinic
- Additional trips/activities
- Books/scripts/music required for self-study if not available in the Centre’s library
Partially funded Pathway
(student is aged 16-18 at course commencement)
For students aged 16-18, who have not yet studied an equivalent Level 3 programme (i.e. A-Levels), students can access up to £4,000 Local Educational Authority funding spread across their 3 years of study. These students will gain a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, in Performing Arts Practice, in association with SCL Creative, and will then continue their programme of study to achieve a Trinity College London ATCL in Performance (Level 4). Students all graduate with an SA Performing Arts Diploma after completion of their third year.
Self-funded Pathway
(student is aged 18+ at course commencement)
For students aged 18 and over, we can assist and give guidance regarding funding options such as charitable bursaries and scholarships. All students are eligible to apply for an SA Scholarship and fees can be paid in manageable instalments in agreement with the Principal. Students on this pathway will study Trinity College London ATCL in Performance (Level 4) with options to study LTCL (Level 6) , graduating with an SA Performing Arts Diploma after completion of their third year, as well as optional Teaching Qualifications with the ITDA and Trinity College London.
Funding should never be a barrier to realising talent, so please contact us to discuss payment plans.
ALUMNI
When you graduate from our full-time course, you will be ready to enter the industry. We will even represent you, upon graduation, via our castings division SA Castings. Our graduates have gone on to work in all areas of the performance industry, from stage to film and television, radio to cruise ships and musical theatre. As a smaller college, we are proud to have such high success rates with our graduates working professionally all over the world.
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR GRADUATES
Click below to see what they're up to now!
ANDREW DAVISON
Brit - We will Rock you, Royal Caribbean
Miss Saigon, Sheffield Crucible
Pretty Woman, UK tour
CARLY BURNS
Heathers, West End
Linda - Blood Brothers, UK Tour
Penny - Hairspray, Royal Caribbean
SEAN MOON
Assistant Choreographer - Strictly Come Dancing (BBC), Bridgerton (Netflix) The Crown (Netflix), The Voice (ITV)
www.seanmoon.co.uk
ALANA WALLACE
The Morning Show, Luv.107.1
Fast and Furious Live European arena tour, BRIT Awards, Lair, Studio Canal
www.alanawallace.me
"Training is training... you get out what you put in. You’re not going to be getting any different training in London than you are at SA Performing Arts, it’s just going to cost you five times as much’
- Andrew Davison
As a smaller college, we pride ourselves on the personal and individualised nature of our tuition. We encourage any prospective student or parent to get in touch and we’d be happy to welcome you to our purpose-built studios or answer any questions.
get to know us:
OPEN DAYS – we recommend all prospective students visit our studios for an open day. To check current availability and book a visit please contact sarah@saperformingarts.co.uk
SHOWS – attending one of our public performances will allow you to see current students in action.
SOCIAL MEDIA – follow us on our social media platforms for updates on current students, graduates and news.
0191 224 5604
"What I love about SA Performing Arts is that it encourages you to be you and only you. You don’t need to change to look a certain way or fit a mould, you just need to be yourself"
Potts Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1ED | Privacy Policy | Policy Overview | 0191 224 5604 |
