Degree in Performing Arts

High performance in Performing Arts

Private Degree

Age: +18 years

Modality: in-class teaching

Credits: 240 ECTS credits

What is the Degree in Performing Arts?

The Degree in Performing Arts is a higher education undergraduate course focused on training multidisciplinary artists specialized in Performing Arts, such as Dance, Acting, Singing and Musical Theatre.

ESAEM is a private higher education Performing Arts centre. This private course is conceived as a high artistic performance training.

This program offers a high quality training and a high level of demand in Performing Arts.

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Who is the ESAEM Degree in Performing Arts ESAEM aimed at?

This higher education has been designed for talented young people with great sensitivity, creativity, passion, and artistic vocation.

We are looking for committed students with great dedication and motivation.

Our ESAEM program requires a great training discipline and perseverance in different artistic subjects

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ESAEM student Miriam Queba is part of the cast in “The Lion King” in Lope de Vega Theatre, Madrid

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Which are the subjects taught in the Degree in Performing Arts?

The Performing Arts Degree Academic Program includes Acting, Dance, Singing, and Musical Theatre subjects in different styles, and other artistic disciplines.

1st COURSE

  • Interpretation I

  • Body Expression I

  • Dramatic Literature I

  • Makeup and characterization

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  • Classical Dance I

  • Spanish Dance and Flamenco I

  • Contemporary Dance I

  • Modern Dance- Jazz I

  • Hip Hop I

  • Dance for Musicals – Broadway I

  • Vocal Technique I

  • Singing I

  • Music I

  • Chorus I

2nd COURSE

  • Interpretation in the Musical I

  • Body Expression II

  • Dramatic Literature II

  • Dramaturgy

  • Classical Dance II

  • Spanish Dance and Flamenco II

  • Contemporary Dance II

  • Modern Dance- Jazz II

  • Hip Hop II

  • Dance for Musicals – Broadway II

  • Acrobatics

  • Vocal Technique II

  • Singing II

  • Music II

  • Chorus II

3rd COURSE

  • Interpretation in the Musical II

  • Mime and Pantomime

  • Theory of the Show and Communication

  • History of the Performing Arts

  • Classical Dance III

  • Spanish Dance and Flamenco III

  • Contemporary Dance III

  • Modern Dance- Jazz III

  • Lyrical Jazz I

  • Hip Hop III

  • Dance for Musicals – Broadway III

  • Vocal Technique III

  • Music III

  • Singing III

  • Chorus II

4th COURSE

  • End of Degree Workshop
  • Stage Direction
  • Classical Dance IV
  • Spanish Dance and Flamenco IV
  • Contemporary Dance IV
  • Modern Dance- Jazz IV
  • Lyrical Jazz II
  • Hip Hop IV
  • Dance for Musicals – Broadway IV
  • Music IV

  • Repertoire

  • Pedagogy
  • Production and Management
  • Casting techniques

* This program is only for guidance and may be subject to change.

What are the real professional opportunities for the Degree in performing Arts students?

The Degree in Performing Arts trains students to face any professional challenge related to Acting, Dance, Singing and Musicals.

From working as an actor, a dancer, or a singer, to even working as a director, an actors coach, a choreographer and many other performance-related positions.

Check here the main professional opportunities.

Stage actor
Musical theatre singer and dancer
Stage director
Theatre director assistant
Playwright or stage creator
Producer / manager
Set designer and Art Director
Musical and stage choreographer
Stage Fighting Choreographer

Cinema actor
Tv actor
Actor and advertising model
Film dancer
Tv dancer
Stage and ballets choreographer
TV Presenter
Voice actor
Singer
Radio presenter
Scriptwriter for cinema, television and different audiovisual media
Producer / manager
Set designer and Art Director

Dramatic art teacher
Dance and singing teacher
Art Activities Teacher
Film, theatre, dance and singing workshops monitor

Theatrical and cinematographic cultural expert
Director
Theatres and cultural centres coordinators
Director of theatre and film festivals
Theatre and cinema critic
Personal and actor coach
Director of commemorative and institutional events

Artistic agent
Sociocultural entertainer for leisure complexes

You can complete the Degree in Performing Arts studying…

Our program in performing arts includes the same subjects as the Higher Degree in Dramatic Art. Therefore, you can also opt for this official qualification that is taught at our center.

To do this, you will first have to pass the specific tests for access to official drama education.

ESAEM also offers the possibility of obtaining the official degree in Elementary and Professional Degree in Dance.

Interested students must first pass the specific tests for access to official dance education, in our Professional Dance Conservatory “ESAEM Ballet”.

Our academic program includes intensive dance training in six different styles: Classical Dance, Spanish Dance and Flamenco, Contemporary Dance, Modern Dance – Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance for Musicals – Broadway.

High Performance in Performing Arts

Internship programs

ESAEM Awards

Every year our students perform a large-format show, involving both theatre and audiovisual arts.

The purpose is to provide an experience as similar as possible to the working routine, while offering students professional internships.

Artists and show business celebrities are awarded at this event with ESAEM Performing Arts Awards.

A great opportunity for our students to show the result of their hard work.

World-renowned artists such as Antonio Banderas, Rosalía, Ruth Lorenzo, Pastora Soler, Agencia Kuranda, etc have attended ESAEM Awards.

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Teachers

We have the best active teachers and professionals in the industry: music, theatre, film, TV and casting directors; choreographers, actors, dancers and singers, among others.

Admission Requirements for the Degree in Performing Arts

Being in possession of the official Baccalaureate (in Performing Arts or any other area)

Interview with ESAEM Director

  • LIMITED PLACES: Due to the high demand for places, the selection will be done by the teaching staff and the Director.

Degree in Performing Arts tuition fees

(per academic year)
550 Monthly
  • Enrolment 500 euros
  • Academic Year 5.500 euros

Enrolment period open Get more info!

Frequently asked questions about the Degree in Performing Arts

The most frequently asked questions

Degree in Performing Arts is an own ESAEM degree. This is a Higher Artistic Educational Degree, as the Consejería de Educación of Junta de Andalucía establishes. It corresponds to a University Degree. This degree, certificates a high quality artistic education ensuring the high qualification for potential professionals of music, dance and dramatic art.

The Official Baccalaureate diploma is required (any area). You don’t need to have passed the “Pevau” exam (Access to University Exam) or have some experience in Performing Arts.

Contact us and we will help you to book a place (secretaria@esaem.com or just call us)

Our registration and enrolment period is open along the school year.

Yes, of course, but you need to get an appointment with the manager

The cost is 5.500 euros per year. In other words, 500 euros for the enrolment and 5000 euros for the annual course. Contact our Secretary’s Office to get information about our payment facilities.


No, it is not included. If the student decides to live at ESAEM residence, it must be paid separately.

It´s not included, but the student can pay for this service if wanted

You can get a scholarship from the goverment. If you are a foreign student you can get some information from educational authorities in your country.

Yes, you can enrol even if you are an international student.

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