Laine Theatre Arts

Laine Theatre Arts

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established = 1974
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type = Further Education
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founder = Betty Laine
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specialist = Performing Arts
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street = East Street
city = Epsom
county = Surrey
country = England
postcode = KT17 1HH
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Laine Theatre Arts is an independent performing arts college, based in the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. The college was founded in 1974, by former professional dancer and dance teacher Betty Laine.

Overview

Commonly referred to as "Laine's", Laine Theatre Arts provides specialist vocational training at further education level in dance and musical theatre. The college prepares students for a professional career in the performing arts and has a history of feeding artists into West End theatre, dance companies, television, film, pop music and other high profile areas of the entertainments industry.

Training

Key areas of study include ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance, singing and drama.

The college offers two courses:
*National Diploma in Professional Dance
*National Diploma in Musical Theatre

Both courses are accredited by Trinity Guildhall and are recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. The college is also accredited to the Council for Dance Education and Training. Many student places at the college are funded by the British Government through the Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA) scheme.

The college is also an approved centre of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Students have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised dance teaching qualifications with the organisation, in ballet, tap and modern theatre dance.

The school stages an annual production at the local 'Epsom Playhouse' theatre.

Notable Alumni

*Victoria Beckham
*Kerry Ellis
*Sean Ghazi
*Ruthie Henshall
*Lee Latchford-Evans
*Enda Markey
*Gerard McCarthy
*Aaron Renfree
*Summer Strallen
*Ben Richards
*Sarah Hadland
*Leanne Rowe
*Sonia Swaby
*Gary Watson

External links

* [http://www.laine-theatre-arts.co.uk/ Official site]


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