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Performing Arts

If your heart is in performance, we’ll help you realise your dream at our Centre for Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts

As the largest learning hub in the region for creative arts and performance, we’ll give you a head start in honing your skills to get work ready in the subject you love. 

We’ve everything you need here.  From purpose built sprung floor dance studios to a theatrical media makeup room and a brand new theatre. 

You’ll be taught by the best in the business.  Our artistic directors have Sky TV and West End theatre performances under their belts, with performances in the Rocky Horror Show, Grease and lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to their credit.

Why get centre stage with us

  • We put hands-on experience ahead of exams to cultivate your creativity.
  • You’ll work on live industry projects with leading companies.
  • Join specialist masterclasses from the best in the business.
  • Perform in the End of Year Show – your chance to shine.
  • Follow in the footsteps of those who’ve secured places at some of the top conservatoires and dance schools, including Shockout, Addict Academy and Italia Conti.
  • We’ll support you in competitions where you’ll put your skills to the test.  Students have taken first and second place at Greater Manchester College’s Skills competitions.
  • Enjoy trips at home and abroad.

Your next performance

  • Actor
  • Choreographer
  • Creative Director
  • Dancer
  • Teacher
  • TV Presenter
I Am
16-18
Performing Arts Diploma
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our Level 2 Performing Arts course will equip you with the skills to develop as a rounded...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 2
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Performing Arts (Acting) Extended Diploma
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our performing arts, acting and dance courses will equip you with the skills to develop as a...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 3
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Performing Arts (Dance) Extended Diploma
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our performing arts, acting and dance courses will equip you with the skills to develop as a...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 3
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I Am an
Adult Learner
Performing Arts Diploma
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our Level 2 Performing Arts course will equip you with the skills to develop as a rounded...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Performing Arts (Acting) Extended Diploma
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our performing arts, acting and dance courses will equip you with the skills to develop as a...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Performing Arts (Dance) Extended Diploma
Performing in front of a live audience requires skill, confidence, self-motivation and stamina. Our performing arts, acting and dance courses will equip you with the skills to develop as a...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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