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folk dancing
Dance - International Folk Dancing All Levels
Scola - Sutton College Of Learning For Adults
Janka, October 2006

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This course was fantastic! It was very interesting to learn about the culture of different countries and different style of dancing.

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Highly Recommended...
Academy Drama School
Martin, November 2006

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I first discovered The Academy when I did their 3 week summer evening course 2 years ago. I couldn't reccommend this highly enough for anyone who's testing the waters when it comes to acting or doing other short courses and in need of an intense acting injection! It was extremely enjoyable and rewarding. When I finally felt commited enough to do a full time course I knew it had to be at the academy. (Although I did my research first and went to their 1st years and 2nd years end of year productions and found them to be of a very high standard) Now, nearing the end of my first term I'm very glad I made the decision. So far the classes have been excellent and I really feel like I'm being well prepared to enter the profession. Most staff have lots of industry experience and are more than willing to share it. (and not in that awful patronising "WHEN I WAS AT THE GLOBE DARLING...." way you so often meet when studying drama!) If I had to think of one thing that makes this place stand out compared to other institutions I have done courses in, it's the teaching staff's support, enthusiasm and energy. Most of us are working full time jobs during the day so it's well needed!

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Love it
Academy Drama School
Anon, November 2006

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Love it!
Academy Drama School
Mark, November 2006

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Having spent all of my working life up to now sitting in front of a computer screen all day, every day, I was starting to wonder if I was I destined to do to do this for the rest of my life... Sure, it's ok for some people, but I really wanted to find something far more interesting and exciting to do with my life. I decided upon acting as this is something I was interested in and started looking around for courses. Initially it seemed that a full-time day course was the best way to train, but unfortunately quitting my day job wasn't an option for me so it looked likely that I would have to give up on the idea. However I then discovered the full-time 2-year evening course at The Academy Drama School. This was exactly what I was looking for to give me the amount of training I feel is necessary to do well in the industry and allow me to keep my full-time job so I can pay the bills. I auditioned for the course and I was fortunate enough to be accepted. I'm now in my second year and have loved every minute of it. It's taking a huge amount of commitment and effort from me (and everyone else) but I've learned so much and my confidence is building every day such that and I'm starting to really believe I can make it in this business. I feel I should also mention the only downside of this course (and I'm sure you've thought of it too), which is that, for about 30-35 weeks of the year I'm pretty much restricted to Saturday nights only to go out. The silver lining here, however is that many of the people on this course are now some of my closest friends and I look forward to seeing them every day.

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Fantastic Fun Class!
St Francis Xavier College
Eve, December 2006

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career beginnings
Guitar Music Performance and Production HND (Edexcel)
London Centre Of Contemporary Music
John, December 2006

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great for those who think they're not good enough Introduced to the music industry it covers really useful aspects needed in music. Also good for those who are pretty profficent.

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Great Course
St Francis Xavier College
John, December 2006

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I have been attending Tap Intermediates at St Francis Xavier College for several terms now and it is a fantastic class. The tutor Kathryn is extremely supportive and enthusiastic and the other students often return each term so it is a really friendly group. Every term we learn two routines, concentrating 5 weeks on each routine and at Christmas we take part in the end of term performance. It is nerve-wracking but good to show what you have learnt and perform as a team. This class is a great way of keeping fit, learning a fun skill and making new friends and I would highly recommend it! Beginners are also catered for at the College in an earlier session so there really is no excuse not to give tap dance a try! The College is also really easy to get to if you live in Clapham, it's literally two minutes from Clapham South tube and if you drive they have a free carpark for students.

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Great Music Class
Mary Ward Centre
Christine, January 2007

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My music teacher is great and fun. We learn about music theory which can be challenging, and you do have to work hard to keep up, but we have lots of singing in canon, and slapping the rhythm. it is a friendly atmosphere and i am learning lots. I would reccoment this class.

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pole dancing
Pineapple Dance Studios
Sarah-Jane, February 2007

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it was unbelievable and the instructers WOW :P hubba hubba!! highly recommend it and if anyone wants a personal show bring it on big boyyyyy (or girl)xxx

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City Lit
Emma, February 2007

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I love the course and the teaching is of an exceptional standard!

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Consolidating your singing
City Lit
Julie , February 2007

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I currently attend an intemediate level singing course at the city lit in central london. The tutor (christopher bull) is very good and preciseand is hard working with a sense of humour! The city lit is an excellent venue - building and facilities.

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Piano tuition
City Lit
Brian. P, March 2007

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piano is taught in small groups and great attention is paid to technique and musicianship. The teachers are not only fine pianists in their own right but also outstanding teachers. The city lit is a wonderful institution for adult and further education - one of london's outstanding features.

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Continually challenging
City Lit
Scott , March 2007

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it is continually challenging. There are moments where i feel like pulling my hair out and moments of great achievement. itr has had an incrediable affect on me as an actor - i look forward to my continual growth at the city lit.

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Be Brilliant at the Bard
Central School Of Speech And Drama (University Of London)
Jon , March 2007

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Live the life of a Shakespeare character. Find your iambic pentameter, breathe life into the ways you might have seen. The practically experimental tutors demonstrate and nurture your skills for "all the worlds a stage".

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New Direction
Pimlico School
Sara, March 2007

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i studied for a year and found the techniques very transferable to my teaching career in japn in a short time the group performed in front of a live audience. Brilliant.

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Dance National Award (BTEC) Level 3 Onslow St Audrey's School, Welwyn Garden City

Fees: In most cases the course is free of charge. A fee may be charged for re-sits or the general public. Students may be eligible for a weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £10, £20 or £30, paid during term time, depending on your household income. For further information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/ema.

Qualification: National/First Certificate/Diploma

Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd

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