Performing Arts

Performing Arts studies involve the exploration and development of skills in live entertainment, encompassing theatre, dance, and often music. If you study Performing Arts at SERC, you'll engage in a diverse range of creative and expressive disciplines.

During your Performing Arts studies, you will cover acting techniques, stagecraft, dance styles, script analysis, and vocal training. Practical aspects often include rehearsal and performance opportunities, allowing you to apply what you've learned in a live setting.

Graduates in Performing Arts often find opportunities as actors, dancers, choreographers, directors, or in related fields such as event management and arts administration. The skills you acquire will not only hone your artistic abilities but also enhance your communication, teamwork, and adaptability – valuable traits in various professional settings. It's a field that celebrates creativity, expression, and the art of bringing stories to life on the stage.

Ready to see what’s available? Use the button to jump to courses, or explore the highlights below.

Why study Performing Arts at SERC

Develop your talent across acting, performance, movement and voice in a supportive, practical environment. You’ll build confidence on stage, learn professional rehearsal and production processes, and gain the creative and transferable skills needed for progression to higher education, training or work in the performing arts and wider creative industries.

Acting & Performance

Explore acting techniques, character development and stagecraft through practical workshops and performances.

Voice & Movement

Build vocal projection, diction and physical performance skills to communicate clearly and confidently on stage.

Rehearsal Process

Learn how to rehearse effectively, take direction and collaborate as part of an ensemble to refine performance.

Production & Stagecraft

Understand the roles behind the scenes, including lighting, sound, props and staging that bring a show to life.

Progression & Careers

Prepare for progression to drama, performance or production courses in higher education, and pathways into theatre, events and the creative industries.

Available Courses

Explore our diverse range of courses designed to ignite your passion and enhance your skills, offering a dynamic learning experience tailored to your interests and goals.

Part Time

Currently there are no courses available to showcase.

Check out our range of courses or use our handy course search wizard to find a course you might be interested in.

Search Courses

What our students say

Hear from recent students about their experience at SERC — teaching, support, and progression opportunities.

Profile photo of Amy-Jane Welshman

Amy-Jane Welshman

Level 3 National Extended Diploma Performing Arts Practice
“What I loved most about my time in SERC was the support from the tutors, the relationships that were built made the learning journey even more enjoyable.”
View Testimonial
Picture of Courtney Gunn.

Courtney Gunn

Level 3 National Extended Diploma Performing Arts Practice
“I train in SERC’s dance studio and I am improving my skills and techniques in areas of dance such as contemporary, ballet, jazz and tap under the tutelage of my lecturers.”
View Testimonial

Important Dates

Key milestones to help you plan your next steps.

Anytime

Apply Online

5 Mar

Full-Time Open Evening

4 Jun

Full-Time & Part-Time Open Evening

1 Sept

Term Starts