PERFORM TEACH CREATE
Give yourself a head start in the creative industry by developing a diverse skill set and become an industry pioneer.
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WTS offers a 4-year Full Time Course in Musical Theatre, Dancing and Acting.
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We provide a personalised programme catering to your individual needs and professional goals.
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Training culminates in International Qualifications in both Teaching and Performance accredited by Trinity College London and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London.
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WTS provides numerous performance showcases with opportunities to train in all aspects of the production process, including writing, directing and choreography.
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.
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Modules include:
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• Classical Ballet
• Ballet Repertoire
• Modern Theatre Dance
• Jazz
• Contemporary
• Musical Theatre/Broadway
• Tap
• Street Dance
• Partner Work
• Horton
• Anatomy and Physiology
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Dance Majors are required to do Acting and Singing classes as part of their programme in order to ensure versatility.
AS A DRAMA AND 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.
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Compulsory Modules include:
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• 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
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Drama and Musical Theatre Majors include Dance modules as appropriate.
FEES & FUNDING
The Waterfront Theatre School is a private institution.
Fees for 2020: R99 750 (excluding international examination fees and dance attire)