The Performance Space at East Coast College provides a versatile environment for students to develop and showcase their creative talents across a range of disciplines, including drama, music, and performance arts. Designed to support both teaching and live productions, the space enables learners to build confidence, refine their performance skills, and gain valuable experience in staging, collaboration, and working in a professional performance setting.
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The Dance Studio at East Coast College offers a dedicated, specialist space for students to develop their technical ability, creativity, and performance skills. The purpose-built facility supports a wide range of dance training, providing an inspiring environment for rehearsals, practical classes, choreography, and performance preparation while helping learners develop the discipline and confidence required for careers in the creative industries.
Student Stories
"The best thing about my time at college is learning new skills and how it can set me up for my career. I have learnt bricklaying skills that I did not know beforehand, which has opened up amazing opportunities."
"College has been a really valuable experience for me, being hands-on and learning with industry-standard facilities has helped me secure a job in a garage."
"My time at East Coast College has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, allowing me to study a subject I am passionate about and providing opportunities to travel during the course and pursue global career opportunities."
"My time at ECC has been the best experience of my life! Meeting new people and furthering my education with animals has opened up new doors for a career in the industry."
"T Level Health was crucial in helping me discover my passion for nursing. I'm no successfully pursuing my degree in paediatric nursing, all thanks to this course!"
"I found college to be very accepting and has provided me with new experiences including trips and placement, which will help me with my next steps."
"I've had the opportunity to work on live projects where my work has been displayed at The Time and Tide Museum and the Ice House."
Trips & Guest Speakers
Our Performing Arts students take part in practical workshops, live performances and industry-focused experiences that develop their creative skills, confidence and professionalism. Through acting, dance, singing, rehearsals and specialist sessions with experienced performers and industry professionals, they learn a range of performance techniques, styles and approaches used within the creative industries. From stage productions and performance projects to industry visits and career development opportunities, every experience helps prepare students for a successful future in Performing Arts.
Your Future Starts Here
Explore the gallery below to see our Performing Arts students learning in action and discover the exciting rehearsals, performances and industry-focused experiences that help shape your future career. From developing acting, dance and singing skills to building confidence, creativity and stage presence, see how our course prepares you for opportunities across the performing arts and wider creative industries.
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"Working with the students from East Coast College is a real delight, because not only do they benefit from the invaluable experience of performing in a real live working theatre, our audiences genuinely love coming out to support our local young performers. We always look forward to welcoming them back."
Alex Youngs
