Founded in the early 2010s, the Academy has established itself as the UK's largest performing arts college, specialising in professional dance and musical theatre training. The Academy boasts an exceptional reputation within the industry, consistently producing graduates who achieve remarkable success.
The Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing further education courses (BTEC Extended Diploma) in partnership with a leading learning provider, as well as higher education degrees (BA Hons) in partnership with a leading London-based university. The recent introduction of musical theatre programmes presents a significant growth opportunity, with the potential to double overall revenue.
The Academy boasts a strong student body exceeding 700 full-time students.
Located strategically in a London commuter town in the East Midlands, the Academy offers students exceptional access to the capital, the UK's cultural hub, while benefiting from a lower cost of living. This allows for greater affordability for students seeking top-tier dance training.
A key differentiator for the Academy is its exceptional brand recognition within the dance industry. Graduates proudly credit the institution after their names for their training, a testament to the Academy's industry-wide reputation. Alumni have achieved notable success, securing performance opportunities with Disneyland, Hamilton (West End), Royal Caribbean Cruises, MSC Cruises, P&O Cruises, Dua Lipa, Anitta, and Camila Cabello.
Financial profile
The Academy boasts a history of impressive financial performance with exponential year-on-year revenue growth from revenues in 2019 of 836,033 to £2.6million in 2023. This upward trajectory is expected to continue with revenue projections reaching approximately £4.9 million for the current financial year.
This financial strength is driven by a two-pronged revenue stream: higher education courses generating income via student loans and government funding for aged 16-18 students.
Highlights -
Robust and growing student body with 700+ full-time students;
Track-record of investment with £1 million pounds worth of costuming and state-of-the-art studios/facilities;
Strong faculty, comprising 12 PAYE staff and a large pool of experienced freelance instructors with extensive industry credits;
Exponential year-on-year growth from revenues of £836,033 in 2019 to £2.6 million in 2023;
Projected revenue of £4.9 million for 2024;
Established partnerships with leading educational institutions, providing valuable financial support and academic credibility.
Opportunitites -
Scope to drive increased uptake of the Academy’s newly introduced Musical Theatre courses;
Scope to introduce Master’s degrees and teacher training qualifications.
Financial Profile
Turnover IRO - £2.6 m in 2023.
Projected Turnover - £4.9m in 2024.
100% share capital
Leasehold premises available, pending agreement.
Interested parties will be required to sign an NDA
