The Course
We want to provide you with the technique, creativity, understanding and professional awareness to sustain a career in commercial dance.
LIPA was ranked top UK university for dance by the Education Guardian newspaper in 2008
LIPA is recognised by The Council for Dance Education & Training as an Associate School.
Average places available: Up to 28 each year
Career prospects
Our programme aims to provide you with the best opportunities for gaining and sustaining employment in the commercial dance/entertainment sector.
Our graduates reflect sustained employment which includes work in Musical Theatre and current West End and touring productions, commercial film, television and MTV videos, as well as work with established reputable dance companies.
The Graduates
Many of our graduates from Performing Arts (Acting, Dance and Music) have gone on to perform in high-profile roles in West End productions and international and touring shows.
These include Mamma Mia!, Miss Saigon, Spirit Of The Dance,Wicked,The Lord Of The Rings, Blood Brothers, Fame, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls,We Will Rock You, Les Miserables, Billy Elliot The Musical, Buddy: TheBuddy Holly Story, Chicago, Jerry Springer The Opera, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Treasure Island,The Jungle Book and the The Rocky Horror Show.
Dance graduates have also joined a wide range of companies including Richard Alston and Dancers, Transitions, Tilted and Maresa Von Stockert, Edge Dance Company, Ludus Dance Company, Bounce Street Dance Company, Ameba Acrobatic Company in Canada and Jasmin Vardimon.