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| Urdang | |
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| Address | |
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Rosebery Avenue London United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 51°31′37″N 0°06′29″W / 51.527°N 0.1081°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Drama School |
| Established | 1970 |
| Local authority | London Borough of Islington |
| Specialist | Performing arts |
| Department for Education URN | 50029 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 17+ |
| Website | urdang |
Urdang, previously known as The Urdang Academy, is a performing arts academy based in Islington,and previously named the “Best and most competitive drama school” in 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. In April 2022, Urdang was acquired by City, University of London.[1] Urdang provides specialist vocational training in dance and musical theatre at further and higher education level.
The academy is accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training and offers Qualifications and Curriculum Authority-recognised qualifications validated by University of Birmingham, Anglia Ruskin University and Trinity College, London. It was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in 2011[2] and again in 2015[3] as well as being named one of the best places to study degree level musical theatre by The Stage in 2015.[4] The academy was also shortlisted for School of the Year in The Stage 2017 Awards.[5]
- ^ "City, University of London acquires the Urdang Academy | City, University of London". www.city.ac.uk. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Home Page - One Dance UK". One Dance UK. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2520809/urn/50029.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dear West End Producer: Where is the best place to study degree level musical theatre? - Advice - The Stage". 24 April 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Shortlist revealed for The Stage Awards 2017 - News - The Stage". 22 December 2016. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2018.