Italia Conti Associates is a part-time associate-school network offering performing arts training in acting, singing, and dance for students aged 3-18 years, with locations throughout the UK and Dubai.
Italia Conti Associates operates a part-time performing arts programme for students aged 3–18 years across multiple locations in the UK and Dubai. The programme provides training in acting, singing, and dance through weekly classes, workshops, holiday courses, and masterclasses. Students may take ISTD dance exams and LAMDA acting exams when they meet required standards.
The Guildford location offers Pro Prep classes for ages 10–12 and a Professional Course for ages 9–18, divided into Lower Junior (9–12), Upper Junior (13–16), and Advanced (16–18) groups. Class subjects include ballet, tap, modern, jazz/contemporary, street, musical theatre, singing, acting, and LAMDA. Students begin ISTD dance classes at Grade 3 unless already working at a higher level. Standard Associate classes do not require an audition, though the Professional Course is audition-only. A free trial session is available before enrolment.
The programme includes performance opportunities and showcases tailored to age and level. Students may progress to full-time professional training courses, and some have been placed in professional work through the Italia Conti Agency.
Italia Conti Associates is a part-time associate-school network that delivers the Italia Conti Associates Programme. Founded in 1911, Italia Conti is described as one of the leading performing arts institutions in the country with an outstanding international reputation for providing performing arts training in a wide variety of disciplines.
Italia Conti Associates has schools throughout the UK including Brighton & Hove, Chislehurst, London (Battersea), Newcastle, Newbury, Peterborough, Petersfield, Plymouth, Reigate, Rugby, Ruislip, Tunbridge Wells, Woking, Guildford, and internationally in Dubai. The Woking location is at 2 Henry Plaza, Victoria Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BU.
The Associates Programme provides training in acting, singing, and dance through weekly classes, workshops, holiday courses, coaching sessions, and masterclasses. Dance classes include Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary, Modern, Street, and Tap. Students benefit from small class sizes, personalised feedback, and performance opportunities with showcases tailored to each age group and level.
Students aged 3-18 years can join the Associates Programme. Standard Associate School classes do not require an audition and are open to all abilities. The Guildford Professional Course requires an audition and is for students aged 9-18. A free trial session is offered before enrolling, subject to availability.
The Associates Programme caters for students aged 3 to 18+ years. At Guildford, the Pro Prep course is for aspiring young performers aged 10-12, while the Professional Course serves students aged 9-18 in age-grouped streams: Lower Junior Pro’s (9-12 years), Upper Junior Pro’s (13-16 years), and Advanced Pro’s (16-18 years).
Students may have opportunities to take dance and acting exams and gain qualifications with exam boards. Exceptional students may be put forward for representation by the Italia Conti Agency in London, which finds work for young people in performing arts including West End theatre, film, television, and commercials. Many students progress onto full-time professional training courses. Scholarships are available through the Italia Conti Academy’s Charitable Trust.
Classes focus on building technical skills, artistic expression, and performance confidence while fostering creativity and individuality. Students start ISTD dance classes at Grade 3 unless already working at a higher level. Vocational ISTD dance or LAMDA acting exams may be taken by students meeting the necessary standards. Progress is carefully monitored with regular assessments.
The programme provides students with performance opportunities and showcases tailored to each age group and level.
Telephone: 01483 322220. Email: info@italiaconti.co.uk. Address: Italia Conti, 2 Henry Plaza, Victoria Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BU.