| Established | 1974 |
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| Type | Independent FE College |
| Founder | Betty Laine, OBE |
| Specialism | Performing Arts |
| Location | East Street Epsom Surrey KT17 1HH United Kingdom |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Ages | 16+ |
| Website | Official Website |
Laine Theatre Arts is an independent performing arts college, based in the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. The college was founded in 1974, and developed from an earlier school, the Frecker-Laine School of Dancing. The college was founded by former professional dancer and dance teacher Betty Laine.
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Commonly referred to as Laine's, Laine Theatre Arts provides specialist vocational training at further education level in dance and musical theatre. The college prepares students for a professional career in the performing arts and has a history of feeding artists into West End theatre, dance companies, television, film, pop music and other high profile areas of the entertainments industry.
Key areas of study include ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance, singing and drama.
The college offers two courses:
Both courses are accredited by Trinity Guildhall and are recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. The college is also accredited to the Council for Dance Education and Training. Many student places at the college are funded by the British Government through the Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA) scheme.
The college is also an approved centre of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Students have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised dance teaching qualifications with the organisation, in ballet, tap and modern theatre dance.
The school stages an annual production at the local 'Epsom Playhouse' theatre.
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Aaron Renfree