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You'll usually need a degree or diploma in professional dance or musical theatre. These take 2 to 3 years to complete and are offered by dance schools, performing arts schools and universities.

Academic qualifications may not be essential if you show enough talent at audition.

You could get a Dance and Drama Award to help with fees and living costs.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
  • to pass an audition

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  • student finance for fees and living costs
  • university courses and entry requirements

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