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Performing Arts

The performing arts can roughly be split into dance, music and acting. While music and dance are widely accepted as disciplines, which require both practice and education - especially the performance of classical music and ballet - acting is perhaps less so. Having said this, if your ambition is to become a professional in any of these areas, you stand much to gain from a good education.

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United States of America
  Augustana College Several places Study Group USA
  Baldwin-Wallace College - Internat... Several places Study Group USA
  Dean College Several places Study Group USA
  Elmira College Several places Study Group USA
  Long Island University, C.W. Post Several places Study Group USA
  Maryville College Several places Study Group USA
  New York Film Academy Several places Study Group USA
  Ripon College Several places Study Group USA
  St. Norbert College Several places Study Group USA
  University of Tampa - Internationa... Several places Study Group USA

Bachelor Degree
Performing Arts
United States of America
  International Undergraduate Study Marshall University
  Bachelor of Music Lakeland Florida Southern College
  Music BM Miami Barry University
  The College of Arts and Sciences Missouri (st... Maryville University
  Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre New Mexico Eastern New Mexico Uni...
Australia
  Visual Arts Adelaide University of South Au...
  Arts & Social Sciences Sydney University of New Sout...
Canada
  Art and Design & Performing Arts Vancouver Island Unive...
  Art Histroy BA University of Regina
  Bachelor of Fine Arts University of the Fras...
  Music BA University of Regina
  Theatre BFA University of Regina
Ireland
  Undergraduate degrees Queen's University Bel...
Italy
  BA Art History Rome John Cabot University
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  Bachelor of Music Zuyd University
Turkey
  Faculty of Arts and Sciences Istanbul Istanbul Bilgi Univers...
  Faculty of Communication Istanbul Istanbul Bilgi Univers...
United Kingdom
  Undergraduate degrees Queen's University Bel...
Presentation exists   Master of Arts Music Studies Aberdeen University of Aberdeen
  BA Creative Music Technology Bath Bath Spa University
  BA Drama Colchester University of Essex
  BA Film Studies Colchester University of Essex
  Art, Media, Design and Polymers London London Metropolitan Un...
  BA (Hons) Film: Video Production a... London Thames Valley University
  BA (Hons) Music Technology and Mus... London Thames Valley University
  BA History of Art London School of Oriental and...
  BA Music Studies London School of Oriental and...
  BA Theatre Studies and English and... London Birkbeck, University o...
  BMus Music London City University London
  Humanities, Arts and Languages London London Metropolitan Un...
  BA Dance York York St John University
  BA Fine Arts York York St John University
  BA Music York York St John University
  BA Theatre York York St John University

Diploma Programs
Performing Arts
Canada
  Music Diploma Program Grant MacEwan College
  Theatre Arts Diploma Program Grant MacEwan College
  Theatre Production Diploma Program Grant MacEwan College
Presentation exists   Art and Design Foundation Studies Toronto Centennial College
Presentation exists   Fine Arts Studio Toronto Centennial College
Italy
  Theatre Design Diploma Milan NABA - Nuova Accademia...
Sweden
  Circus Ystad Zin-Lit New Stage Center
  Horse Performance Ystad Zin-Lit New Stage Center
  Stunt Institute Ystad Zin-Lit New Stage Center

Master Degree
Performing Arts
Australia
  Arts & Social Sciences - Masters Sydney University of New Sout...
Canada
  Music MA University of Regina
Switzerland
  Bern University of Arts Bern Bern University of App...
United Kingdom
Presentation exists   Master in Music Aberdeen University of Aberdeen
  Composition of Music for Film and ... Bristol University of Bristol
  MA History of Art London Birkbeck, University o...
  MA History of Art and/or Archaeology London School of Oriental and...
  MA Video Production and Film Studies London Thames Valley University
  MA Fine Arts York York St John University

Summer/Winter courses
Performing Arts
Italy
  Summer course: Costume Decoration ... Milan NABA - Nuova Accademia...
  Summer course: Theatre Lighting De... Milan NABA - Nuova Accademia...


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Australia
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Charles Darwin University
University of Ballarat
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Charles Sturt University
Brisbane
Australian Catholic University
Queensland University of Technology
Gold Coast
Griffith University
Melbourne
Deakin University
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Southern Cross University
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Grant MacEwan College
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Aalborg University
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American University in Cairo
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Université Toulouse 2
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Paris Sorbonne University - Paris IV
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Eastern Institute of Technology
Massey University
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Auckland Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology
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Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
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More about Performing Arts

If you aspire to become a professional dancer, musician or actor you will always benefit from a good education. In some cases, such as ballet or mastering an instrument, it is almost mandatory that you get an early start already in childhood. In these areas it is also accepted, that in order to move on in your career, you will require instruction at a highly regarded school of performing arts, which offers programs in your chosen area. In the case of acting, this is not always as clear. Many want to make it without the education – and although this is by all means possible – it will make your way to the top a harder fight.


Higher Education in Acting

With an education such as a Bachelor of Arts, Fine arts or a Master of Arts in acting for screen or stage – you will gain not only a degree but also give yourself the time to learn the craft of acting from professionals. You may think that this is unnecessary and that you will get by on talent alone – but even the professionals already in the business are all for a good performing arts education. It will give you not only a greater credibility to recommend you on your resumé but also contacts with fellow students that may get you jobs in the future. In addition, should your plan for the stage or screen fail – a degree will give you a second option. With a good education, you have a much greater credibility and a platform to start an alternate career in for example teaching.

Performing Art of Dancing

If dancing is your heart’s desire – the same rules largely apply. Here, as with acting there are lots of options of taking spread out courses or separate instruction. However, attending a school of higher education will not only give you a wider view of dancing and the chance to try different styles but will also give you contacts, which are vital for a future career.

Unless your passion is ballet, in which case attending higher education at a prestigious institution has probably been a long term goal, you may be considering a career without the formal education. You may however want to rethink. As a contemporary dancer, you will need to be versatile. If you have been dancing hip hop or jazz for years, you are probably great at it. For a professional career however you will need to be able to dance far more than one style. And your technique will need to be great in all of them as competition is tough. Also worth remembering is that dancers are prone to injuries which may make your career shorter than planned. With a college or university education to back you up you have far more to fall back on in the future.

Performing Arts Degrees for Musicians

For those of you aspiring for a career in music – a Bachelor of Music can be your entryway into a wide variety of careers. A Bachelor of Music can be awarded for Music Performance, Music Education, composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Music Production and much more. Some schools also offer new programs in for example Music Composition with Technology where the craft of studio production is added to the traditional theory and musicology coursework.

As you see, a Bachelor of Music offers far more options than just performance in areas such as arranging, composing, conducting, education, entertainment law, music journalism, music therapy, performance, radio/TV and the recording industry.

Choosing the Right Performing Arts Education

To make your choice where and at what school or university you want to study, there are a few points you should consider. What are the best schools that offer the specialty you seek. You should also consider weeding out those that teach a too narrow course as that will limit you in the future. Make sure you will be taught strong fundamentals as well as the specific skills you seek. When you have a list of finalists apply to at least five of your finalists. Where in the world you choose to study is up to you. You will find good education in the performing arts all over the world.

 
 
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