Before You Apply
Courses overview
All of our courses are managed by Addict Dance Academy in partnership with VLUK, SCL or the University of West London. On each course page, you will see which college or university the courses are working with. The partnerships mean that you get access to different services and benefits, including but not limited to digital resources, software, and bursaries.
Addict Dance Academy offers Further and Higher Education courses specialising in Dance and Musical Theatre. The courses offer a mixed genre approach to vocational training equipping students with the necessary skills to work in multiple disciplines.
How to Apply
Addict Dance Academy do not charge you to audition for ANY of our courses. The process for application begins with an application through our website. Once your application has been received it will be processed by ourselves and you will be sent an audition date with requirements of what to prepare. At the Audition, you will have the opportunity to see the facilities and meet staff as well as undertake an interview. If for any reason the date/time/process of the audition needs to change, you will be contacted directly.
Applications are accepted all year round, but please follow Addict Dance Academy on social media or contact us via the webform for more details.
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FINANCE
When applying for a course at Addict Dance Academy you will be responsible for financing your studies. On the course pages, any fees are clearly identified along with the uniform and enrichment fees which are the same for all students.
Full-time courses for students aged 16-18 are free, but the rules around fees are complicated and depend on age, prior learning, and personal circumstances. When you apply for the course it’s important to have a conversation with us so we can assess your circumstances. If you do not meet the requirements for a free place, you will have to find a way to pay the full course fees, which might include an Advanced Learner Loan. For more information on Advanced Learner Loans please visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
If you are applying for university level course then you will need to apply to Student Finance England for funding. Our courses are fully funded by Student Finance England and a discretionary maintenance loan can be applied for to support living expenses.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each course has a minimum entry requirement, but that doesn’t mean we won’t accept your application. We judge all of our applicants in the same manner and use the audition process to level the playing field.
If you are unsure if you meet the entry requirements, contact us to discuss what options are available.
EU and overseas students qualifications will be matched against the entry requirements using the UK NARIC system.
Some people will not have the minimum requirements for the course but put in a context of experience and training we may be able to offer a place based on Accredited Prior Learning. When you apply, it’s important to make it clear what qualifications and experience you have to help your case for the course.
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?
All of our courses are 100% course work which will be a mix of workshops, rehearsals, portfolios, presentations and writing.
For students applying for our level 3 courses, there may an option for you to resit Maths and English GCSE which will be discussed at your interview.
EXTRA ACADEMIC SUPPORT
We want you to achieve! As we are a vocational performing arts college, we know that students want to work practically in their learning. We have extensive experience of supporting students who struggle with academic work. On your application form, please indicate if you have any needs to disclose so we can discuss a plan for support.
WELFARE AND HARDSHIP
The welfare of all our students is paramount and we work closely with a range of partners to help solve a variety of issues. For students on the BTEC programmes, there may be limited financial support offered for students facing hardship whilst studying. In the first instance, students should speak to thier tutor or programme lead to determine what support is availbe.
DISABILITY SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS
At Addict Dance Academy, we work with a variety of partners to support students whilst studying with us. If you have any long-term medical conditions, mental health difficulties, physical disability or learning difficulties which impact your studies, we will need to discuss what they are and how we might support you. You will need to disclose and provide evidence of your disability, learning difficulty or long-term medical condition in order for us to be able to provide you with support. Please contact us to discuss how we might help.
If you are a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you have a disability or long term health condition that impacts your study. DSA is paid on top of your other student finance and it helps pay the extra costs you may have because of your disability. They don’t have to be repaid. How much you get depends on your individual needs – not your household income. For more information on DSA have a look at the government website https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
TERM DATES 2024/2025
2024/2025
Term 1 September 2nd – December 20th
Enrolment and Induction dates for each course will happen on different days. This information will be sent to students individually.
Half Term October 21st – 25th
Term 2 January 6th – April 7th
Half Term February 17th – 21st
Term 3 April 28th July 8th
Please note that term 3 does not have a Half Term break
ACCOMODATION
Students moving away from home to study at Addict Dance Academy will need to source their own accommodation. Addict Dance Academy does not manage any accommodation, but we do have strong links with a hall of residence provider in Leicester. CODE STUDENT HOUSING provides halls of residence only a short walk away from Addict Dance Academy’s teaching facilities. We have many students staying in the halls and it’s a daily event to see waves of Addict students walk together to and from college.
In the city there are many providers and we advise that you should visit them and make an infomed choice. The many providers offer different facilities and services alongside their student accommodation, details of which can be found on their websites or when you vist them. The process and contract details for both providers can also be found on their sites.
In the city there are many providers and we advise that you should visit them and make an informed choice. The many providers offer different facilities and services alongside their student accommodation, details of which can be found on their websites or when you visit them. The process and contract details for both providers can also be found on their sites.
When you are offered a place on one of our courses, we may support administrative process by collecting some of the paperwork for the providers, but we do not control or manage the contract/ agreement between the student and the provider. We will advocate for the students through our team should there be any issues with the accommodation and the students feel they need support.
It is perfectly fine for a student to choose to live in other accommodation including choosing to live with an extended family member who lives more local to the Addict. All we ask is that you let us know and keep the details up-to-date.
For students under 18 years of age, legal guardians will need to sign the contract with the providers. It is the parents/guardians responsibility to choose the accommodation provider, although you can speak to one of our team to get some “local” guidance on areas, transport and shopping / recreation facilities close to the properties.
