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Urdang educates and trains students from around the world in Musical Theatre and Dance to become strong, disciplined and confident performers. Boasting a modern outlook, dynamic atmosphere and inspiring backdrop, Urdang is an energising and contemporary place to study.
Urdang, previously known as The Urdang Academy, is a performing arts academy based in Islington, London. The school was founded as a ballet school under the direction of Leonie Urdang; after her death her daughter and CEO Solange Urdang succeeded her in 2001, reinventing the school as a performing arts college and remaining director until 2022.
Urdang is now recognised as one of the UK’s finest performing arts colleges with an international reputation. Our graduates are highly sought after by the industry, many get roles in leading West End shows.
Study all disciplines in Year 1 to develop fundamental skills required for dance and musical theatre. From Year 2 choose a more focused study track, allowing you to choose the direction in line with your skills, abilities and likely career destination.
Mar 24, 2022 · Urdang Academy, which will now be known simply as ‘Urdang’, will retain its identity and will continue to operate from its current base, ownership of which will pass to City. Urdang will form part of a new Department of Performing Arts at City, alongside City’s renowned music department.
We are the Urdang Academy, a conservatoire of dance and musical theatre offering exceptional vocational training in the vibrant heart of London. Urdang educates and trains young performers from 16 and up in Musical Theatre and Dance to become strong, disciplined and confident performers.
Mar 24, 2022 · As part of our ambitious new strategy to enhance and develop City’s reputation for music and its engagement with practice and the creative industries, the prestigious performing arts school, the Urdang Academy will be joining City.
