The Urdang Academy Accommodation

Since the academy does not have its own on-campus student accommodation, Casita offers you 137 The Urdang Academy student accommodation and London student halls. Our accommodation has different london studio student accommodation and a plethora of facilities and services that cater to your needs. The room types include studios, en-suites, and flats. The facilities and services include Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, on-site laundry, communal spaces, bike storage, and 24/7 Security and CCTV. They’re also a short distance from the academy. 

Why Study at The Urdang Academy?

The Urdang Academy, or Urdang, is an academy located in Central London that teaches performing arts. It was founded by Leonie Urdang as a ballet school in the 1970s. At the present time, it provides specialist vocational training in dance and musical theatre at Sixth Form, further, and higher education levels. It is accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training (UK).

In 2015, it was named one of the best places to study degree-level musical theatre by The Stage newspaper. Furthermore, it was rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and it is known to be one of the finest performing arts colleges in the UK.   

Departments and Divisions

The Urdang Academy offers full-time courses and part-time courses. Full-time courses include a one-year Foundation Course in Dance and Musical Theatre and a three-year BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. Part-time courses include many courses that span for a short period of time. They include Summer School, Pre-Audition Course, Urdang Advanced Course, Online Taster Day…etc. 

Facilities and Resources

The Urdang Academy consists of many buildings that are fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art facilities. The buildings include The Old Finsbury Town Hall and Urdang 2. The Old Finsbury Town Hall was acquired by the academy in 2005 and is used for teaching classes. Urdang 2 building is a new innovative building and is used by the academy as a training space for students. Both buildings have studios and singing rooms that are well equipped with the latest gadgets which include an IT suite, café, treatment room, student common area, changing room facilities, staff room, large wardrobe, a piano/electric keyboard, a PA sound system, and production facilities. In addition to the previously mentioned, Urdang 2 also provides a lecture room, a library, inspiring social spaces, and a pastoral care room. 

The Academy has a partnership with Pullman Hotel London St Pancras – the “Shaw Theatre”. This partnership allows students to access and perform on this West End stage.

Nearby Universities

If you need to explore your options in nearby universities in London, look no further because Casita offers you student accommodation options and London student halls near the following universities:

City, University of London, Anglia Ruskin University London, York St John University, University College London, University of London, and the University of Westminster - Cavendish Campus - London.