| Laine Theatre Arts | |
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| Address | |
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East Street Epsom , Surrey , KT17 1HH United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 51°20′05″N 0°15′48″W / 51.3348°N 0.2633°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent FE College |
| Motto | performing arts excellence |
| Established | 1974 |
| Founder | Betty Laine, OBE |
| Specialist | Performing Arts |
| Department for Education URN | 50012 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 16+ |
| Website | http://www.laine-theatre-arts.co.uk |
Laine Theatre Arts, sometimes referred to as Laines, is an independent performing arts college, based in the town of Epsom in Surrey, England. The college was founded in 1974 by former professional dancer and dance teacher Betty Laine OBE,[1][2] and developed from an earlier school, the Frecker-Laine School of Dancing. It provides specialist vocational training in dance and musical theatre.
The college prepares students for a professional career in the performing arts.[1] The college is accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training and it offers Qualifications and Curriculum Authority recognised qualifications validated by the Trinity College London. Key areas of study include singing, acting and dancing. It was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in 2016.[3]
- ^ a b "About us". Laine Theatre Arts. 2013. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Foster, Alice (21 December 2012). "Epsom's Laine Theatre Arts trained Victoria Beckham and Viva Forever! star". Surrey Comet. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Outstanding in all areas 2016". Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.