About Emil Dale Academy
3 Year Pro Diploma | 2 Year Foundation | 6th Form | Gap Year | Talent Agency
Emil Dale Academy Description
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Welcome to Emil Dale Academy the next generation of full time post-16 vocational training. We hope you find all the information you need in our prospectus.
CONGRATULATIONS! Well done for finding us. Our courses may very well change your life. They certainly have for over 80 people so far who have worked professionally for the BBC, ITV, feature films, theatre and have gained places and scholarships at top colleges at degree level such as Arts Ed, Laines, Birds, Mountview, Urdang, GSA and many more. . . .
So, you may only see yourself as a singer, dancer or actor, with more experience in just one area. Well think again. Imagine how much more employable you may be, and how many more places you could progress to, if you trained in everything.
Emil Dale Academy (EDA) prides itself on offering the most highly intensive, triple threat, musical theatre sixth form and gap year courses in the UK for around half the price of similar companies. It is no wonder we have become peoples first choice for training, now attracting students from all over the country. Many people say our training is that of a 1st year at degree level in a vocational college in London.
With so many places to choose from and so many students wanting a career in the arts, it can sometimes be challenging to find the right place for you. Any college can say they are unique but it is important you know all the facts before choosing the right course. Firstly, here at EDA we believe you need to get that "feeling" when you walk into a college before you know it is right for you. It is easy to make things look good on websites and in glossy prospectuses. This is why we encourage all prospective applicants to come meet our team, look around and talk to our students. This may also be the reason we only place the right people on our courses as we get to know everyone before they even audition.
We are proud to have a 100 % retention rate and 100 % pass rate with many of our students progressing to the top ten musical theatre, drama and dance schools in London. Our teaching faculty have more than 90 years experience in the business collectively. We are results driven and believe our success is down to our highly intensive weekly training timetable, streaming in ability and attracting teachers with years of professional experience from across the industry.
When auditioning we are looking for trainability, a great attitude and that special spark. Our courses are extreme triple-threat training in singing, dancing and acting, offering more contact hours (35 plus) every week, which is more than most similar courses. Every student receives a private 1-to-1 singing lesson with a professional singing teacher every single week. We begin every day with a 45-minute body conditioning and strengthening class. We are attached to our own talent agency and many of our students work professionally in TV, film and theatre during their time with us.
Our students benefit from our own on-site 180-seater theatre and we operate from our own 12, 000 square foot, 3 storey building with 5 studios, a cafe, 1-to-1 rooms, mirrors, sprung floors and air conditioning.
We have an open door policy for families and students, which creates a solid relationship between our staff and students. We operate an attitude free policy and teach our students to be highly disciplined, punctual, respectful and open, which is where our own reputation for producing not only highly skilled students but students who are "good to work with" comes from.
We audition over 700 people a year for around 42 places. Many people come to us strong in one or two disciplines and leave proficient in all. We believe the harder you train and the more disciplines you train in, gives students access to a much wider range of employment opportunities and more places to progress to, which essentially leads to a more sustainable living in performing arts in later life.
If you are ready to train harder than you have ever have imagined, rapidly improve in all disciplines, and become part of the most infectious family in the country, we want to hear from you.
Don't just take our word for it. See the difference in training by attending an open day or meeting.
Get in touch info@emildale. co. uk
Emil Dale (Principal and Director of EDA)
GAP YEAR COURSE = 5 /6 days a week 2 YEAR 6TH FORM COURSE = 5 days a week
If you can find a course like for like offering more hours and intensity we will train you completely FREE! Every week each student receives:
Private 1-1 singing lesson for every student (With top industry professionals)
35 + hours contact time. (More than any like for like course at this level)
4 x 1. 5 hour jazz class. (Streamed in ability)
4 x 1. 5 hour acting classes. (Including monologues workshops for classical and modern, audition preparation & acting for stage and screen).
3 x 1. 5 technical ballet classes. (Streamed in ability)
3 x 1. 5 hour coral singing classes. (Technical harmony workshops)
5 x a week. Every morning 45 mins of cardio and strengthening.
Song and dance class with West End performers. (Up to 30 a term)
Song workshop to prepare your audition songs with top casting director.
1-1 monologue workshop for every student.
Commercial dance. (With dancers from X Factor and arena tours)
Contemporary dance. (With Vicky from London Contemporary)
History of musical theatre.
Business. (UCAS, personal statements, CV & colleges application help.
Careers talks with drama school representatives and working industry professionals from stage a screen. (Arts Ed. Mountview have already visited us. )
Performance workshop. Perform individually every week in front of your year.
More West End masterclasses every week than anywhere else.
Attached to a professional agency for TV / FILM / THEATRE www. dalehammondassocates.com (Many students work professionally)
All run from our own 12, 000, sq ft, 3 storey building with 5 studios and a 184 seater theatre. Factory Playhouse Hitchin.
Every year each students take part in 2 full scale productions accompanied by a live West End band. One musical and one showcase.
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Emil Dale Academy work in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire to deliver a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre which means all new students will have access to student finance for fees and living costs. Private singing inc. Apply now emildale.co.uk/EDA #emildale
Part time training... full time attitude. Train with us every Sunday in Hitchin. Work with stars from West End shows, TV, film and theatre! If you are 17 and over you even get a private FREE singing lesson and acting lesson every week!
Apply here www.emildale.co.uk/EDSA
We are growing our agency!!
A big welcome to Matthew who is our BRAND NEW agent at www.dalehammondassociates.com
Matthew has already booked a record breaking number of jobs for clients in his first month working for us.
Congratulations to Seyi Omooba who trained at Emil Dale and is now playing the part of Crystal in Little Shop at Regents Park Open Air Theatre. #emildale #traininsane www.emildale.co.uk
Part time training. Full time attitude. #traininsaneorremainthesame
APPLY TODAY & TRAIN PART TIME from all over the UK. Audition / taster: Sunday 9th September. Fill in a form here for a FREE audition www.emildale.co.uk/EDSA
... > Emil Dale West End Excess (Professional Development Programme team) Ages 16+ part time training. Full time attitude.
> 2:30-6pm every Sunday at our studios in Hitching SG4 0TP. (30 mins from London Kings Cross)
> Train in our own 12, 000 sq, ft studios, sprung floors, air conditioning and mirrors. Attached to a professional talent agency www.dalehammondassociates.com
> Free private 1-2-1 singing lesson and acting lesson every week to help you with auditions.
> 3.5 hours of training with stars from West End shows, TV, Film & Theatre. Jazz, musical theatre, West End masterclass.
> Full scale Showcase in July at the Gordon Craig Theatre. 500 seater with a West End band and giant X factor Screens.
> Produced by www.emildale.co.uk | www.dalehammondassociates.com | www.factoryplayhouse.com
t: 01462 677 808 e: admissions@emildale.co.uk
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A little snippet from one of our full scale productions accompanied by a live West End band.
We now offer a BA (Hons) in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire | 2 Year 6th Form Course and a Gap Year course. Want in? Apply here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
Students on our BA (Hons) have access to student finance for tuition and living costs
... #emildale #sing #dance #act #dramaschool #audition #musicals #openday #musicaltheatre #hitchin #emildale #traininsaneorremainthesame
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MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES @ Emil Dale Academy in Hitchin Hertfordshire www.emildale.co.uk
Rates of pay dependent on experience.
PA to the Director and Heads of Departments - full time.... BTEC course leader - full time. Head of Admissions - full time.
APPLY NOW: For more information about each job role please email you CV to accounts@emildale.co.uk 01462 677 808
60 Wilbury Way Hitchin SG4 0TP
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AUDITIONS | OPEN DAYS for BA (Hons) - 6th Form - Gap Year 2019 entry are now OPEN. Want in? Book your place today by filling in an application form online www.emildale.co.uk/EDA admissions@emildale.co.uk t: 01462 677 808
All our courses are triple threat. All our courses included a private weekly 1-2-1 singing lesson within fees. Students who are successful on the BA (Hons) now have access to student finance for fees and living costs.
AUDITION DATES:... SAT 29TH SEPTEMBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA SAT 13TH OCTOBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA MON 29TH OCTOBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA SAT 10TH NOVEMBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA SAT 24TH NOVEMBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA SAT 8TH DECEMBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
OPEN DAYS: SAT 29TH SEPTEMBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA MON 29TH OCTOBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA SAT 24TH NOVEMBER - www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
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FREE - HERTS - BEDS & BUCKS (fully funded) WEST END MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL in Hitchin Hertfordshire- apply today! We now offer a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre so take this opportunity experience a day with us.
Spend a day at our triple threat, award winning musical theatre training Academy completely FREE this summer. Work on material from Les Mis / Dear Evan Hansen / Hamilton / Greatest Showman and take classes in acting, jazz and ensemble singing.
Experience a ful...l day at our Academy www.emildale.co.uk/EDA Ages 15-21 who want a career in Musical Theatre.
Work with our incredible teaching faculty along with stars from West End shows TV | FILM | THEATRE.
We are giving away 50 FREE FULLY FUNDED places to people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire who are serious about a career in musical theatre and want to experience our professional full time training.
SUMMER SCHOOL DATE: Thursday 30th August open to anyone in the UK ages 15-21 taught by top industry professionals.
PREPARE: You will need to prepare 1 musical theatre song with sheet music in the correct key.
LOCATION: Emil Dale Studios, Hitchin, Hertfordshire 12, 000 sq ft, 3 storey building.
TIME: 9:30am - 5:30pm. Ages 15-21 (split into groups)
HOW DO I APPLY? You MUST ensure you are available for the date, can travel to us and are fully committed to attending as places are limited and extremely sought after. We always have a waiting list of applicants so you MUST be certain you can attend if you are successful.
Email your FULL NAME / AGE / MOBILE NUMBER / ADDRESS / FULL EXPERIENCE and TELL US WHY YOU WANT TO TRAIN AT Emil Dale to admissions@emildale.co.uk. (Really think about what you write as it will help our team make a decision about your application) Please write FREE HITCHIN MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL 2018 in the subject box.
We are unable offer everyone a place due to high volumes of applicants. You will either be offered a place, put on our reserve list or declined. We will let everyone know either way. Please wait for a confirmation email within 4 weeks.
This is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what we have to offer and see why were awarded musical theatre course provider of the year.
We offer: 3 BA (Hons) in professional Musical Theatre in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire | 2 Year 6th Form | Gap Year. People train with us from all over the UK and we offer accommodation support.
Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/emildalestudios
Follow us for videos Instagram & Twitter: /emildalestudios
Read full page article in The Stage newspaper: www.thestage.co.uk/…/musical-theatre-st udents-choosing-hig…/
This summer school is completely FREE and designed to allow people to experience our high quality intensive training & promote our own professional courses and talent agency www.dalehammondassociates.com
t: 01462 677 808 Produced by www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
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FREE UK (fully funded) WEST END MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL - apply today! We now offer a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre so take this opportunity experience a day with us.
Spend a day at our triple threat, award winning musical theatre training Academy completely FREE this summer. We are only 30 mins from London Kings Cross. Work on material from Les Mis / Dear Evan Hansen / Hamilton / Greatest Showman and take classes in acting, jazz and ensemble singing. admissions@emildal...
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AUDITION for Sept 2018 - Musical Theatre - Triple Threat 6th Form Course (Equivalent to 3 A-Levels) with stars from West End shows, TV, Film & Theatre. The audition will be held on Wednesday 1st August at 11am. Email us today admissions@emildale.co.uk
Emil Dale Academy train people from all over the UK in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. More information here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
Massive contact hours. Massive student progression. Small class sizes. Small year groups. Award winni...ng Academy.
Course includes: > Private 1-to-1 singing lesson for every student every week (With top industry professionals from across the UK) > 3 x West End Jazz classes (Streamed in ability) > 3 x Acting classes (Including monologue workshops for classical and modern, audition preparation & acting for stage and screen) > 3 x Technical ballet classes (Streamed in ability) > 3 x Ensemble singing classes (Technical harmony workshops) > 5 x 45 mins of cardio and strengthening > Song and dance class with West End performers (Up to 30 a term) > Song workshop to prepare your audition songs with top casting directors & industry professionals > Weekly West End Masterclasses (Taught by professionals working in top UK touring and West End shows) > Tap dance (Streamed in ability)
*Due to very unfortunate circumstances (severe injury) we now have 1 place remaining on our 2 year 6th form course for Sept 2018 entry.
Auditions are also now open for 2019 entry apply online here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
If you wish to apply please email us admissions@emildale.co.uk for an audition or call 01462 677 808.
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***Due to very unfortunate circumstances (severe injury) we now have 1 place remaining on our 2 year 6th form course for Sept 2018 entry. The audition will be held on Wednesday the 1st of August at 10:45am.
If you wish to apply please email us admissions@emildale.co.uk
***Due to very unfortunate circumstances (severe injury) we now have 1 place remaining on our 2 year 6th form course for Sept 2018 entry. The audition will be held on Wednesday the 1st of August at 10:45am.
If you wish to apply please fill in a form online here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA or email us admissions@emildale.co.uk . You will need to prepare 1 song, 1 monologue and take part in a jazz class.
The purple book as arrived for September. Only Emil Dale Academy students will understand the importance of this little beauty. . www.emildale.co.uk/EDA #emildale #traininsane #purplebook
BA (Hons) in professional musical theatre with Bedfordshire University & Emil Dale. All students now have access to student finance England for fees & living costs! Triple threat course. Private singing lessons. London showcase. Massive contact hours. www.emildale.co.uk/EDA
AUDITIONS are now open for Sept 2019 entry! Apply now for an open day or audition. We are working with the University of Bedfordshire to deliver our 3 year course which is now a full BA Hons Degree in Musical Theatre. Students have access to student finance for fees and living.
Apply directly online here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA (Just apply for the 3 year course) admissions@emildale.co.uk
ANNOUNCEMENT*** We are delighted to announce Emil Dale Academy will be working in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire from September 2018 to deliver a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre which means all new students will have access to student finance England. . Our degree course has been specifically written for Emil Dale Academy which means we will be the ONLY Academy offering this degree. This also means we can continue to deliver intensive, specialist, triple-threat... musical theatre training with high contact hours and small year groups. . We will still guarantee agency representation in 3rd year, massive contact hours, industry professionals from TV, film, theatre, weekly private 1-2-1 singing lessons for every student, every week, included in fees and a London showcase. . We are located only 30 mins on the train from London’s Kings Cross in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. . There has never been a better time to be training at www.emildale.co.uk/EDA . Auditions and open days are now open for 2019 entry. Book your audition online here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA admission@emildale.co.uk 01462 677 808 . We also offer a triple threat 6th form course (equivalent to 3 A-Levels) & a 1 year foundation Gap Year course.
#traininsaneorremainthesame #emildale
INSTA / TWITTER / SNAPCHAT: emildalestudios
Youtube Chanel: www.youtube.com/emildalestudios
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Due to very unfortunate circumstances (severe injury) we now have 1 place remaining on our 2 year 6th form course for Sept 2018 entry. If you wish to apply please email us admissions@emildale.co.uk for a private audition. #emildale
Without a doubt EDA is by far the greatest training for committed musical theatre students second to none!!
This college has really changed my life. Such brilliant training as well as the most amazing family atmosphere. As soon as I walked in the building I loved it. I did the gap year course this year and it's completely prepared me for my further training at Mountview and the industry. So thankful to have been to EDA.
Superb workshop hosted in Cardiff today
My daughter is doing so well and so is everyone else. They are all so happy. Thanks
I've been with EDSA for over 6 years, I started at their EDSA Sunday school and then when they opened their full time academy I jumped at the opportunity! I've always liked acting and singing and dancing and I've always known I'd go into some form of creative career but I pushed aside the thoughts of being an actress when I was younger as I felt it was unrealistic and unachievable. But EDSA has always helped me and nurtured me and I honestly don't think I would be going to New York to drama school if it wasn't for them! Even when I got into EDA; their academy, I still doubted I would make it past the first year. My dance wasn't amazing, I couldn't sing like some of the other girls and I thought all I was good at was being the comedy character. But I pushed on and from the help of my teachers, in the second year I really started to believe in myself and see my goal, and I finally started to stop comparing myself to others. EDA is my family and what they have given me has been priceless, I am the person I am today because of them. I am so glad I didn't go to a sixth form but I studied intensively at EDA because I can't see my life going any other way than the way it's going now!
Thank You xxxxx
I was with EDSA for 6yrs before the opening of Emil Dale Academy and its full time course.
Who knew a year on this audition was one that would lead me to my dreams.
With a team of amazing individuals all over the building, this college produced the best work possible. Every single day pushed you to your limits yet never failed to put a smile on your face when walking out of that building.
The audition-prep course made my audition journey so much easier especially ending with offers from every college I auditioned at.
Now going into my second year at BIRD COLLEGE, I wouldn't be where I am without this college. A year in which was the best of my life yet, and I truly recommend it to every one of you wanting the same dream as me!!!
DO NOT MISS OUT!!!
I have never felt so welcomed or been supported by a group of teachers I've never met. The expirance I had is one I will cherish. The level of teaching way more then what I went into expect and the depth they went into about their departments, career and the current industry was very very insightful and helpful into making a section on weather it's a place where I will want to return to to study permanently. I look forward to being able to return for another workshop or even to audition for a place on the full time course. I highly recommend to all musical theatre lovers. They don't mess about 👌🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to train at EDA, I have never experienced passion and nurture quite like it. I snapped up my offer to attend the college on the gap year course, it was perfect for me; an affordable and effective program.
This special place, going from strength to strength, I cannot thank the team enough for their contribution to my improvement and helping me achieve what I set out to achieve.
Helpful and dedicated staff, beautiful studios, amazing productions!Top London quality school for sure.
Excellent Academy! Truly dedicated and passionate staff!! Committed to giving the students the best tuition possible!! Fabulous team!
Auditioning and becoming a member of EDA has been the best decision! The opportunites and support we get from the teachers is incredible, and I feel a part of one big family. Couldn't recommend this school enough for anyone who is wanting to "train insane" in Musical Theatre!
Amazing teachers who strive to get the very best from each student. They go that extra mile to ensure that the students are the best that they can be and are more than ready to take their training and careers to the next level.
ANNOUNCEMENT*** We are delighted to announce Emil Dale Academy will be working in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire from September 2018 to deliver a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre which means all new students will have access to student finance England. . Our degree course has been specifically written for Emil Dale Academy which means we will be the ONLY Academy offering this degree. This also means we can continue to deliver intensive, specialist, triple-threat... musical theatre training with high contact hours and small year groups. . We will still guarantee agency representation in 3rd year, massive contact hours, industry professionals from TV, film, theatre, weekly private 1-2-1 singing lessons for every student, every week, included in fees and a London showcase. . We are located only 30 mins on the train from London’s Kings Cross in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. . There has never been a better time to be training at www.emildale.co.uk/EDA . Auditions and open days are now open for 2019 entry. Book your audition online here www.emildale.co.uk/EDA admission@emildale.co.uk 01462 677 808 . We also offer a triple threat 6th form course (equivalent to 3 A-Levels) & a 1 year foundation Gap Year course.
#traininsaneorremainthesame #emildale
INSTA / TWITTER / SNAPCHAT: emildalestudios
Youtube Chanel: www.youtube.com/emildalestudios
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Without a doubt EDA is by far the greatest training for committed musical theatre students second to none!!
This college has really changed my life. Such brilliant training as well as the most amazing family atmosphere. As soon as I walked in the building I loved it. I did the gap year course this year and it's completely prepared me for my further training at Mountview and the industry. So thankful to have been to EDA.
Superb workshop hosted in Cardiff today
My daughter is doing so well and so is everyone else. They are all so happy. Thanks
I've been with EDSA for over 6 years, I started at their EDSA Sunday school and then when they opened their full time academy I jumped at the opportunity! I've always liked acting and singing and dancing and I've always known I'd go into some form of creative career but I pushed aside the thoughts of being an actress when I was younger as I felt it was unrealistic and unachievable. But EDSA has always helped me and nurtured me and I honestly don't think I would be going to New York to drama school if it wasn't for them! Even when I got into EDA; their academy, I still doubted I would make it past the first year. My dance wasn't amazing, I couldn't sing like some of the other girls and I thought all I was good at was being the comedy character. But I pushed on and from the help of my teachers, in the second year I really started to believe in myself and see my goal, and I finally started to stop comparing myself to others. EDA is my family and what they have given me has been priceless, I am the person I am today because of them. I am so glad I didn't go to a sixth form but I studied intensively at EDA because I can't see my life going any other way than the way it's going now!
Thank You xxxxx
I was with EDSA for 6yrs before the opening of Emil Dale Academy and its full time course.
Who knew a year on this audition was one that would lead me to my dreams.
With a team of amazing individuals all over the building, this college produced the best work possible. Every single day pushed you to your limits yet never failed to put a smile on your face when walking out of that building.
The audition-prep course made my audition journey so much easier especially ending with offers from every college I auditioned at.
Now going into my second year at BIRD COLLEGE, I wouldn't be where I am without this college. A year in which was the best of my life yet, and I truly recommend it to every one of you wanting the same dream as me!!!
DO NOT MISS OUT!!!
I have never felt so welcomed or been supported by a group of teachers I've never met. The expirance I had is one I will cherish. The level of teaching way more then what I went into expect and the depth they went into about their departments, career and the current industry was very very insightful and helpful into making a section on weather it's a place where I will want to return to to study permanently. I look forward to being able to return for another workshop or even to audition for a place on the full time course. I highly recommend to all musical theatre lovers. They don't mess about 👌🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to train at EDA, I have never experienced passion and nurture quite like it. I snapped up my offer to attend the college on the gap year course, it was perfect for me; an affordable and effective program.
This special place, going from strength to strength, I cannot thank the team enough for their contribution to my improvement and helping me achieve what I set out to achieve.
Helpful and dedicated staff, beautiful studios, amazing productions!Top London quality school for sure.
Excellent Academy! Truly dedicated and passionate staff!! Committed to giving the students the best tuition possible!! Fabulous team!
Auditioning and becoming a member of EDA has been the best decision! The opportunites and support we get from the teachers is incredible, and I feel a part of one big family. Couldn't recommend this school enough for anyone who is wanting to "train insane" in Musical Theatre!
Amazing teachers who strive to get the very best from each student. They go that extra mile to ensure that the students are the best that they can be and are more than ready to take their training and careers to the next level.