ITALIA CONTI: 115 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMER TRAINING
This year, Italia Conti celebrates 115 years at the heart of the performing arts industry. Since its establishment in 1911, the college has built an outstanding international reputation as one of the UK’s leading performing arts institutions. While much has changed over the last century, one thing has remained constant: a commitment to excellence in training.
Italia Conti provides high-quality vocational and conservatoire-style training to a diverse student body, preparing performers to become versatile, confident, and valuable members of today’s creative industries. Rooted in tradition yet responsive to an ever-evolving profession, the college continues to shape artists who are equipped to thrive across stage, screen, and beyond.
At the core of Italia Conti’s ethos is the belief in individuality. Training is designed not only to develop technical excellence, but also to nurture confidence, self-esteem, and creative independence. Students are supported in realising both their artistic and entrepreneurial potential, enabling them to respond to the demands of a fast-changing and competitive industry. A collaborative and interdisciplinary approach underpins everything the college does, creating a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing environment in which students can flourish.
Actor Training
Italia Conti’s actor training is centred on developing versatile, adaptable actors capable of working across a wide range of styles and media. The course takes a holistic approach, combining intensive practical training in acting, movement, voice, and singing with opportunities to integrate these disciplines. Skilled practitioners guide students through a variety of techniques for character creation and storytelling, encouraging originality and individuality. Through technical classes, contextual practice, and project-based work, students develop their craft and apply their skills in rehearsal and performance contexts, building the dedication and resilience required for a sustainable career in the performing arts.
Dance Training
Dance training at Italia Conti focuses on producing highly employable, multi-faceted performers. Students train across a broad curriculum including ballet, jazz, contemporary, commercial, tap, choreography, aerial and acrobatics, alongside supporting skills in acting and singing. This breadth of training ensures graduates are adaptable and prepared to work across genres within the professional dance sector.
The course benefits from collaborations with globally renowned choreographers, who work intensively and creatively with students. With an emphasis on passion, expression, and technical excellence, dancers are encouraged to perform with authenticity and commitment. At Italia Conti, dance is not just a profession, but a lifelong passion shared by faculty and students alike.
Musical Theatre Training
Italia Conti is proud to offer distinctly triple-threat training, giving equal focus to singing, acting, and dance. This balanced approach produces confident, skilled, and employable musical theatre performers. With expert faculty and visiting industry professionals, students embark on a dynamic and rewarding journey that prepares them for a career filled with opportunity across multiple disciplines. For those seeking comprehensive triple-threat training, Italia Conti remains an exceptional place to study.
Expanding Access to Training
Italia Conti offers one-, two-, and three-year full-time professional courses in Acting, Dance, and Musical Theatre, alongside a growing network of part-time Associate Schools. Recognising the global demand for its training, the college has expanded beyond London to make high-quality performing arts education more accessible.
The Italia Conti Associate School in Woking delivers outstanding Saturday classes in Musical Theatre, Ballet, Acting, Singing, Street Dance, Dance Acro, and Aerial. Open to students aged 3 to 18+, no audition is required, reflecting the college’s commitment to encouraging participation in the arts for all abilities. Whether for recreation, personal development, or as a pathway to professional training, the emphasis is always on enjoyment, confidence-building, and first-class teaching.
As Italia Conti marks 115 years, it continues to stand as a beacon of excellence, innovation, and opportunity — supporting the next generation of performers to train, grow, and succeed within a talented and supportive artistic community.
For more information, visit italiaconti.com
