FULL TIME

PERFORM   TEACH   CREATE 

Give yourself a head start in the creative industry by developing a diverse skill set and become an industry pioneer.

• 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

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•    Stretch and Flexibility Training

•    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 &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 2021: R99 750 (excluding international examination fees and dance attire)

Do We Offer Bursaries?

WTS is associated with a financial aid 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 jude@studenthero.co.za or call 072 948 6965.