Italia Conti has always recognised that the industry demands excellent standards of training in all areas. Our aim has always been to develop courses to fulfil these goals.

Italia Conti’s reputation is renowned throughout the World and the request for the training it offers outstretches the commuting practicalities of just a London based centre.

Demand resulted in the opening of some part-time Associate Schools throughout the Country, Guildford Associate being the first to open in 1994.

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No audition is required as we wish to encourage participation in the arts for all abilities.

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Classes are offered to students between 3 and 17 years. Whether it’s for recreation, physical and social development or as a serious step towards a long-term career in performing arts, the emphasis is on enjoyment and first class training.

Our School delivers excellent classes all week including Ballet, Tap, Street, Musical Theatre,  Acting, Singing, Jazz/Contemporary, Modern.

Ballet

Jazz / Contemporary

Playful and creative classes which will develop self-confidence and communication skills through the exploration of theatricality, performance techniques, stage and screen craft. Students will work with a variety of material and performance techniques, including contemporary and classical texts, devising, improvisation, camera, and physical theatre.

Classes that teach work ethic ​and class etiquette, perseverance, dedication, motivation, stamina, flexibility and strength. Ballet helps dancers grow ​and become disciplined. It gives students ​an understanding of good posture, developing technique which they will use to support all other forms of dance.

Jazz Dance is the ideal way to build your all round dance skills. It draws the best from all different styles but concentrates on the technical aspects of dance like kicks, jumps, leaps & turns. Combining it with contemporary dance which explores the quality of movement and dynamics, this class will allow students to fully connect with musicality and expression, led by experienced practitioners in a nurturing and safe environment.

Modern

These classes are designed to give the dancer style.  Focussing on core strength, posture and technique, we follow the ISTD syllabus and offer structured graded classes.

Tap

Tap classes will develop their rhythm, theatricality, timing, and how to express emotion and feeling with the music. These classes will explore technique, stagecraft, teamwork, and artistry. Different styles of tap will be touched upon, with a strong element of fun. One of the main aims is to grow their self-confidence over time to perform in front of others with ease.

Working on the combined elements of dancing, singing and acting to create exciting and believable, ‘triple threat’ performances. Musical Theatre is unique to Italia Conti due to training in performance-based classes. 

Students build a lot of confidence in these classes by combining acting, singing and dance skills in production numbers from West End, Broadway Musicals and films.

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Teachers encourage pupils to develop and use their personalities as learning is developed across all 3 performance skills.

Group ensemble singing classes with exciting and varied repertoire from Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. As confidence and ability grow in our safe, friendly and supportive classes, students will enjoy the opportunity to sing solo if they desire.

Street

Street dance is the umbrella that holds the 5 dance styles we know as:-

·         Hip hop

·         House

·         Locking

·         Breaking

·        Popping

This is a chance for students of all dancing abilities to learn the latest street dance styles.

This genre of dance requires strength, agility and acrobatic skills, all of which students achieve through innovative coaching.

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Courses

Teen Foundation Course

Professional Course

Summer School

Workshops, Holiday Courses and 121 Coaching Sessions

In addition to our regular weekly classes, we are proud to host an eclectic range of workshops, holiday courses and 121 coaching sessions. For further information, please email guildfordassociates@italiaconti.co.uk.

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Shows and Exams

Italia Conti Associates Schools regularly take part in productions to showcase their work and this is often a highlight of the year for many students. Those at the appropriate standard may also have the opportunity to take dance and acting exams and gain qualifications and certificates with the exam boards.

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Italia Conti Agency

We are able to put forward exceptional students for representation by the Italia Conti Agency which finds work for young people in the performing arts. The Agency has placed many young performers in professional work from roles in West End theatre to film, television and commercials.

The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance at Italia Conti Associates.

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Our students are taught and cared for by experienced, trained, DBS checked staff. A minimum of two trained First Aiders are always present.

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We recommend students bring plenty of water and snacks with them to sessions.

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To view our policies, please visit: www.italiaconti.com/policies

30 MINUTE CLASSES, 

per academic term

1 - 2 Classes | £55

3 - 4 Classes | £50

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45 MINUTE CLASS

£70

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1 HOUR CLASSES 

per academic term             

1 - 2 Classes | £90           

3 - 4  Classes | £85       

5 - 6  Classes | £80  

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ACTS - 1 HOUR 30 MINS

£110

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ADDITIONAL FEES

Registration Fee | £5, paid upon application 

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Exam Fees | Paid in addition to class fees where applicable

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READ FEES T&C'S

Classes run on

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday’s

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2022 / 2023

Autumn 2022:

Saturday 10th September 2022 - Saturday 19th November 2022

Half Term - Saturday 29th October 2022

Spring Term 2023:

Saturday 7th January 2023 - 25th March 2023

Half Term - Saturday 11th & Saturday 18th February 2023

Summer Term 2023:

Saturday 29th April 2023 – Saturday 8th July 2023

Half term - Saturday 27th May & Saturday 3rd June 2023.