PERFORM | TEACH | CREATE

Eager to make a career out of your passion for the performing arts?

Waterfront Theatre School facilitates full time dance, drama and musical theatre courses for students interested in developing their skills in the performing arts.

Qualifications achieved at the end of the 4-year course are designed to appeal to those aspiring to teach and/or perform professionally.

Located in Cape Town, we are a private institution that caters to any student, whether local or international. Waterfront Theatre School fees are stipulated here.

Download our Full Time Prospectus and give yourself a head start in the creative industry by developing a diverse skill set and becoming an industry pioneer.

WTS provides access to a range of courses in Musical Theatre, Dancing and Acting.
We provide a personalised programme catering to your individual needs and professional goals.
WTS facilitates access to a range of International Qualifications in both Teaching and Performance accredited by Trinity College London and The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London.*

*Please note: These international qualifications are not currently recognised by SAQA. The Waterfront Theatre School offers a range of international qualifications registered by OFQUAL ranging from an NQF level 4 to an NQF level 6 within the international qualifications framework and self-regulated qualifications .

AS A DANCE MAJOR

The Waterfront Theatre School dance programme is designed to condition the dancers body to support a wide range of dance styles. The programme focuses on strength, facility, technique, musicality, creativity and performance expression in order to empower the dancer to be adaptable in a wide range of performance contexts.

MODULES INCLUDE:

Classical Ballet
Ballet Repertoire
Modern Theatre Dance
Jazz
Contemporary
Musical Theatre/Broadway
Tap
Street Dance
Partner Work
Horton
Stretch and Flexibility Training
Anatomy and Physiology

Dance Majors are required to attend Acting and Singing classes as part of their programme in order to ensure versatility.

AS A DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE MAJOR

The combined Drama and Musical Theatre stream offers a programme designed to develop the four key aspects of performance: Intellectual, Emotional, Physical and Vocal. The programme offers techniques applicable within a wide range of media, including stage, radio, TV and Film.

COMPULSORY MODULES INCLUDE:

Acting Technique
Emotional Technique
Improvisation
Physical Resources
Vocal Resources
Musical Theatre Repertoire
Music Theory
Context and Repertoire
Singing Technique
Performance Class
Industry Preparation
Principles of Teaching

Drama and Musical Theatre Majors include Dance modules as appropriate.

FEES & FUNDING

The Waterfront Theatre School is a private institution.

Fees for 2025: R 122 000 for the year (excluding dance attire and international examination fees, which vary according to genre and grade as well as a once off photocopying fee for notes)

Do We Offer Bursaries?

WTS is associated with South Africa’s largest student finance facilitation service, Student Hero, which partners with various funding providers in order to assist with financing your education. Any student requiring financial assistance may contact them directly for pre-assessment and support through the application process. Please email hello@studenthero.co.za or call 0612298829 for further information.