Performing Arts
BTEC Performing Arts and Dance courses give you the skills for a career on stage or behind the scenes. Whether you study a BTEC Performing Arts course or a BTEC Dance course, you'll take part in workshops led by highly experienced teachers. Our Performing Arts courses have visits from guest directors and industry professionals.
Our dance studios and 140-seat Endeavour Theatre (with professional sound & lighting rig) make us one of the best colleges for performing arts in London.
Key Facts:
- Visit and perform at prestigious West End venues, such as the Donmar Warehouse, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Sadler's Wells and the BBC Studios
- Work experience opportunities at ATA Productions, Mardi Gras Promotions, StarEFX and more
- Students have gone on to star in film, theatre and TV roles – including The Pillars of the Earth, Shameless, The Virgin Queen, Shaun of the Dead and Love Actually. Others have found work behind the scenes as technicians or in costume and makeup departments.
Performing Arts Courses
- Foundation Performing Arts - BTEC Level 1 Certificate or Diploma Level 1
- Dance - BTEC Level 2 Diploma Level 2
- Performing Arts (Acting) - BTEC Level 2 Diploma Level 2
- Dance - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3
- Performing Arts (Acting) - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3
- Dance - Higher National Diploma (HND) Level 5
- Performing Arts - Higher National Diploma (HND) Level 5
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Rizwan Shebani
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing Arts
“I’ve been taught so many new skills, including scriptwriting and directing, as well as improving and developing my acting technique and vocal skills. I’ve appeared in some great shows including Blypsy (in which I played a dog!). Successfully auditioning for the National Youth Theatre was one of the best moments of my life. To be surrounded by so many talented people was daunting, but the confidence I’ve gained at West Thames College helped me believe in myself.”
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Tristan Parkes
Tristan Parkes was actively involved in the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games and has been the musical director on a number of stage shows. He has strong working links with both the Donmar Theatre and the National Youth Theatre.
RECENT NEWS
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Josephine Steps into the Limelight at NYT
03 May 2013
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Makeup Students' Theatrical Showcase
21 March 2013
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Celebrating Students’ Achievements in Hounslow
19 March 2013
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Dance Students Perform at Move It
15 March 2013
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Back to the '50s with Live Radio Show
11 March 2013
