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The aim of the Creative Academy is to offer practice based industry standard training, alongside rigorous academic study that reflects the cultural diversity within the dance industry. Thus creating dance practitioners and technicians that can excel in the diverse professional market. The Creative Academy is a unique not for profit partnership between Slough Borough Council and The University of West London, allowing the organisations to re-invest all funds into the programmes to enhance the student experience.

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Our courses have been developed through funding from the European Commission and Slough Borough Council and launched in 2003. The programme has been developed through our relationship with companies and dancers including AVA Dance Company, Company Wayne McGregor, DanceFusion, Kerry Nicholls Dance, Khiley Williams, Kimberly Wyatt, London College of Dance Network, London College of Music, Love Rudeye, New Adventures, Rambert Dance Company, Resource Productions, Sadlers Wells Theatre, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company, StopGap Dance Company, Sue Passmore.

The Creative Academy’s innovative approach is designed for the practical education of a dancer, underpinned with a professional qualifications and a service which can respond to their individual requirements. The programme has links with the industry and is delivered by a core staff team and visiting professional practitioners/companies. Currently the Creative Academy has 100% of students graduating (Class 2018) securing employment in the creative industries or post-graduate study.

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Choreographer - Performer - Teacher

The aim of Creative Academy is to offer practice based industry standard training alongside rigorous academic study. Reflecting the cultural diversity within the dance industry, creating dance practitioners and technicians that can excel in the diverse professional market. The Creative Academy is a unique not for profit partnership between Slough Borough Council and the University of West London: allowing the organisations to re-invest all funds into our programmes to enhance the student experience.

The Creative Academy aims to create confident, knowledgeable, technically proficient, versatile, strong, independent, passionate and talented choreographers/performers/teachers ready for the diverse dance industry by:

  • offering industry relevant, affordable and innovative vocational dance training
  • creating an inspirational and inclusive learning environment ensuring students are treated as individuals
  • supporting students to reach their full potential
  • engaging high profile industry partners
  • being wholly committed to developing and maintaining the highest quality standards
  • creating employment and performance opportunities
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