Savage Performing Arts Academy FAQs

 Where is Savage Performing Arts Academy located? 

We’re based in a beautiful town in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Our address is 26-32 Carter Gate, Newark, NG24 1UB

 

Is Savage Performing Arts Academy easy to travel to? 

By road

Newark is next to the A1, M1, A46 and A17 with the following towns and cities less than a two-hour drive away:

• 30-40 minutes from Lincoln, Nottingham and Doncaster

• One hour from Derby, Leicester and Sheffield

• One hour and thirty from Birmingham, Bradford, Coventry, Leeds, Hull and York.

By rail

Newark has excellent rail links with two train stations serving the town, both just a short walk to the town centre and about 15 minutes’ walk from each other.

Newark Northgate station is on the LNER East Coast mainline from London to Edinburgh.

Newark Castle station is on East Midlands Railway’s Nottingham – Lincoln line.
Approximate train travel times from the following cities are:

• 30 minutes from Lincoln

• 45 minutes from Nottingham and York

• One hour from Leeds and Sheffield

• One hour and thirty from London
   

Do you accept 16-year-olds at Savage Performing Arts Academy?

Yes, we do accept 16-year-olds at Savage. However, this is a private course so students are expected to pay and there are no grants/funding available unlike a BTEC. However, you’ll receive more practical hours than a BTEC. 

 

Do students sit written exams at Savage Performing Arts Academy? 

No. When you join our dance and musical theatre course you won’t sit any written exams. You don’t need an exam/piece of paper to be successful in performing arts industry. No one is going to ask for your qualifications in audition, they want to see how well you present yourself and if you fit the part they’re looking to fill. 

However, if you are taking one of our teacher training courses, you will be asked to sit one written exam which is done online. 

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Can I get any funding or grants to support my place at Savage Performing Arts Academy? 

Unfortunately, not. Because dance and musical theatre course doesn’t come with a recognised qualification there’s no funding. However, we offer more practical training hours and teach you ‘life-as-a-performer’ skills so this course is really like no other in this industry! 

You can apply for funding towards our teaching qualifications as this is a recognised qualification. We can show you the ropes when it comes to applying.
 

How old do I have to be to take a teacher training exam? 

You can start your teacher training from 16 years old. However, you must be 18 before you can take your official qualification exam.

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 Are there additional fees above the yearly tuition fee for the dance and musical theatre course? 

Yes. There’s a £250 admin (explain what for) and exclusive branded uniform fee (what’s the uniform fee?) to be paid when your application’s successful. 
 

What isn’t included in the yearly tuition fee for the dance and musical theatre course?

Any fees associated with performances, auditions, costumes and travel will be the student’s responsibility. 

 

What uniform will I need if I’m accepted to become a student at Savage Performing Arts Academy? 

You’ll receive a uniform list that you’ll need for your classes after application is successful. You can buy uniform through Savage or a supplier of your choice.